Short films
Short films can help new film-makers to develop their talent. We fund short films through several different schemes.
Cinema Extreme
Cinema Extreme 2008 call for applications opens on Monday 21 July 2008 and closes on Friday 12 September 2008. To apply please visit our Cinema Extreme section.
Cinema Extreme was created in 2002 by our New Cinema fund and Film4 to support filmmakers with a distinctive directorial voice.
Recent films commissioned by Cinema Extreme have been shown at festivals and won awards. These include Best Short at the Edinburgh International Film Festival for Love Me or Leave Me Alone (Duane Hopkins) and the Oscar® for Best Short Film won by Wasp (Andrea Arnold).
Digital Shorts
The New Cinema Fund has partnered with organisations in each region and nation of the UK to enable filmmakers to make innovative shorts using digital technology.
Digital Shorts 2008 has now closed for applications.
Digital Shorts Plus
Digital Shorts Plus is a scheme for filmmakers who have previously demonstrated directorial vision through a Digital Short or work of comparable level. Budgets are between £17,500 and £20,000. All films must be shot using digital technology.
Digital Shorts Plus 2008 has now closed for applications.
Short Films Completion Fund
The Short Films Completion Fund offers grants to help filmmakers complete films that have already been shot. Awards are made to directors and producers of films that illustrate unique ideas and an innovative approach.
Short Film Completion Fund is currently closed.
Further information
If you have any questions about any of our short film funds or want to sign up for news updates email us at shorts@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
Lifesize Pictures manages the UK Film Council's investment in short films.
