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.
The Taste of Mango Roundtable with Chloe Abrahams
The Taste of Mango Roundtable: a conversation with Chloe Abrahams (+ screening)
Tuesday 26 November, 16:00 - 17:00 // London Bloomsbury (exact location TBC)
BFI Doc Society, in collaboration with Reclaim the Frame, are pleased to host an in-person roundtable conversation with director Chloe Abrahams to celebrate the theatrical release of her debut feature The Taste of Mango, winner of the Best Documentary Audience Award at BFI London Film Festival 2023, and Best Debut Director at the 2023 BIFAs.
This session will last around one hour and capacity is limited to 10 participants to allow for meaningful conversation between Chloe and attending filmmakers. Please note this is event is for filmmakers of marginalised genders only.
The exact location will be confirmed soon and will be near Bertha DocHouse (Curzon Bloomsbury), where The Taste of Mango will screen at 18:20 followed by a Q&A with Chloe. BFI Doc Society will cover the screening ticket for the 10 filmmakers attending the roundtable.
This event is presented in collaboration with Reclaim the Frame and Conic Film.
MATCHMAKERS: North of England & Wales
MATCHMAKERS: Producer - Director meet-ups / North of England & Wales
Submit your expression of interest by Wednesday 20 November
Finding the right project or collaborator can be magical, but it can also be mythical! BFI Doc Society wants to help demystify the process through regular online matchmaking events that help you connect with directors and producers working in independent feature documentary in the UK.
We want to aim an upcoming session exclusively at those based in the North of England or Wales. We are inviting directors and producers based in these regions, and working towards independent, cinematic feature documentary work, to express their interest in finding new collaborators.
UK Independent Film Tax Credit Webinar
UK Independent Film Tax Credit Webinar
Thursday 28 November, 17:00 - 18:00 // Online
To address the recent tax credit updates for independent UK film productions, BFI Doc Society and Documentary Film Council are co-hosting this free webinar, in which the BFI Certification team will shed light on recent changes and answer your key questions, with a focus on documentary production.
BFI Group Attendance at IDFA 2024
BFI Group Attendance at IDFA 2024 - Meet our delegates!
In collaboration with the BFI International Fund, BFI Doc Society is hosting a delegation of seven UK producers working in independent feature documentary to take part in Forum activity at International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) 2024. The cohort will attend IDFA from 16 - 20 November. Find out more about the delegation and participants here.
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.
