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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.
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News & Events
Norwich Film Festival
Norwich Film Festival
BFI Doc Society: Screening and Q&A
Friday 14 November, 13:45 // Norwich University of the Arts
As part of Norwich Film Festival's Industry Day, we’re pleased to present a screening of Made of Truth-supported short film Adura Baba Mi, followed by a case study conversation with director Juliana Kasumu. The session will unpack the journey from funding to production, offering practical insights into the documentary process and the support available for emerging filmmakers through BFI Doc Society. More info and booking here.
Funding Your Doc with BFI Doc Society
Friday 14 November, 18:00 // Cinema City - Marchesi Room
Join BFI Doc Society's Film & Production Executive Hannah Bush Bailey for an hour-long conversation about how we support filmmakers and the funding and talent development opportunities available. Hosted by Norwich Film Festival's Head of Production Joe Bird, this event discuss how projects get made, before opening the floor to your questions. More info and booking here.
Folkestone Documentary Festival 2025
Folkestone Documentary Festival - Industry Day
Friday 24 October, 10:00 - 18:00 // Quarterhouse, Folkestone
BFI Doc Society, alongside Screen South, is once again collaborating with Folkestone Documentary Festival on their Industry Day!
If you want to find out more about the documentary film industry and meet with other film creatives and potential collaborators, then this jam-packed day of panels, filmmaker conversations and networking is for you.
Tickets for the full day are only £5. You can find out about the full programme and how to book on https://www.folkestonedocumentaryfestival.co.uk/fdf-industryday-2025/
For ticket holders, there will also be limited 1-2-1 slots available to meet with members of the BFI Doc Society team and other industry experts on the Friday and Saturday mornings of the festival. Keep an eye on the link above for more info!
Morning Brews with the BFI Doc Society team
Morning Brews with the BFI Doc Society team
From September 2025, the BFI Doc Society team will be hosting regular online coffee mornings. During these informal meet-ups, you can ask us questions about our funds, get advice on challenges you're dealing with, connect with other filmmakers and maybe get some peer-to-peer feedback!
We aim to host these hour-long gatherings twice per month, with a maximum capacity of 10 attendees per session. Filmmakers cannot attend more than one coffee morning per three months, as we want to provide as much access to the film fund team as possible.
These sessions will replace our 1-2-1 advice sessions for the time being.
Please note that we can not discuss any active applications to our funds. If you have access requirements to attend, please email sanne@docsociety.org.
Find available sessions here. More will be announced down the line. Make yourself a good ☕ or 🫖 and join us!
RAD & Features Funds Webinar
RECORDING: BFI Doc Society RAD & Features Funds - Webinar May 2025
Creative Non-Fiction Playlist
Interested in short creative non-fiction work? Looking for inspiration or insight into the wider short film landscape? Maybe you've applied to our Made of Truth Fund or are intending to do so in the future?
We've put together a selection of freely available, great short films that have been successful at international festivals, across forms and approaches. Worth a watch, and there are a few Made of Truth funded titles in there too!
