Our goal is to create a funding opportunity where story is king. There are no boxes to tick apart from writing a great story that is viable for production. We are not afraid of being the first entity to provide funding for your project and become the first stepping stone for you to be able to raise further financing, if required.
Submissions are now closed, but you can leave your email below and we’ll let you know when the fund will open again in 2025.
• 2024 Winners and finalists •
WINNER
MONKEY, written by Charlotte Alexander
The night after a historic vote, a young Portuguese man awakens to find a stranger in his bedroom, plunging him into a harrowing nightmare where he must fight to prove his innocence and defend his freedom.
The project is awarded a cash grant of £5,000, a camera & lighting kit rental package by Hi-Ten, and post-production sound services by Daniel Bodsworth.
RUNNER -UP
SCARS THAT DEFINE US, written by Edward Worthy
With their water supply depleting, a southern black woman must overcome her own desires as she struggles to care for her elderly father’s open wound during the 2022 Jackson, Mississippi Water Crisis.
The project is awarded colour grading services by colourist Giulia Cavina at Goldcrest.
FINALISTS
ALMOST HEAVEN, written by Tanya Shamil
FROSTLANDS, written by Jennifer Lane
ROLLER COASTER, written by Emanuel Nisan
VITAL, written by Amir Zargara
• 2023 Winners •
WINNER
A NIGHT OF GHARAM, written by Hassan Abdulrazzak
Iman, a niqab-wearing woman, is fed up with her cheating husband. At a shopping mall, an opportunity presents itself for her to impersonate another man’s wife. This takes her on an unexpected adventure of self-realisation.
“A Night of Gharam” was awarded a cash grant of £5,000.
The film was part of the official selection at the Oscar and BAFTA qualifying festival LA Short Film Fest.
RUNNER-UP
FALCON EYES, written by Annlin Chao
Jan, a 14-year-old girl who suffers from face blindness, has developed a unique skill to identify others – by their secret habits. One day, she discovers a picture of a mysterious woman, leading to an unexpected journey accompanied by a birdwoman friend.
“Falcon Eyes” was awarded the colour correction services offered by Matt Jones and the composition of an original soundtrack offered by Andrea Vanzo