BFI DOC SOCIETY FUND
The BFI Doc Society Fund supports and nurtures independent non-fiction film and immersive projects by UK filmmakers, prioritising expansive, director-led storytelling.
Made of Truth Matchmaker - Producers
Made of Truth Matchmaker - Call for Producers
Deadline: Wednesday 22 January, 10am BST
Are you a UK-based producer looking for new non-fiction directors to work with? In the week commencing 27 January, BFI Doc Society are hosting online sessions* for emerging directors who are looking for a producing partner on their short film projects.
Directors will present a short pitch of their project and what they are looking for in a producer. Producers who are interested in any of the projects will afterwards be connected with directors as appropriate, so they can further explore potential collaborations.
Through this activity we hope to facilitate new partnerships and strengthen projects that intend to apply to the next round of our Made of Truth fund (opening in early spring).
We expect producers to have produced at least one short film (any genre) that has had a festival release.
Please register your interest via this form. We will be in touch by 23 January with details on the sessions.
*Sessions will take place over lunchtime, on Zoom, and will be no longer than 90min each. Provisional dates are 29 and 30 January, 13:00 - 14:30, to be confirmed upon invitation.
London Short Film Festival Industry Events
London Short Film Festival 2025
BFI Doc Society and Documentary Film Council are pleased to support the following events as part of this year's LSFF Industry Programme.
Panel: Shorts to Features
Friday 24 January, 13:00 - 14:30 // Rich Mix, London
So you’ve made a few shorts and are wondering what the next steps are to making feature-length work? Or what development opportunities shorts can offer you beyond being a training ground? And why even get stuck in the traditional shorts versus features framework when plenty of great filmmakers and artists move between short, mid-length and feature-length work throughout their careers? We will discuss the value of the short form, the challenges and benefits of working outside of the traditional pipeline, and much more.
Filmmakers Graeme Arnfield, Cherish Oteka, and Duncan Cowles will participate in this conversation hosted by BFI Doc Society Talent Support Programme Manager Sanne Jehoul.
Documentary Networking
Friday 24 January, 15:30 - 17:00 // Rich Mix, London
Calling all documentary makers and enthusiasts! This networking event will be catered specifically to you. With the participation of BFI Doc Society Film & Production Executive Hannah Bush Bailey, as well as more organisations that champion, celebrate, support and promote the doc format. Join us to make useful connections and ask burning questions from our invited guests.
Independent Tax Credit Webinar
Independent Film Tax Credit Webinar - November 2024
In November 2024 BFI Doc Society and Documentary Film Council hosted a webinar with Chantel Burrell and Anna Mansi from the BFI Certification Unit, to shed light on the new Independent Film Tax Credit for UK film productions. The session was tailored to documentary productions and fully recorded. You can now watch it back here, and read more in this document.
1-2-1 ONLINE ADVICE SESSIONS - OPEN ACCESS
Book your 15-minute 1-2-1 online advice session with a member of the BFI Doc Society team! Open to filmmakers and producers across the UK, this is an opportunity to discuss projects or ask advice about our funds.
