New Writing North and Quay Street Productions are offering a 6-month paid mentorship to develop an original TV idea with industry professionals. Selected writers receive £2,500 support, one-to-one mentoring, and valuable networking opportunities. newwritingnorth.com/event/qu… #screenwriting #NewWritingNorth #QuayStreetProductiions #mentorship #careeropportunity

Apply to Write Across Bradford, an 8-week BBC Writers development programme with workshops, expert sessions, and networking to help you shape an original TV series idea. Deadline: 10 March 2026. bbc.co.uk/writers/opportunit… #BBCWriters #WriteAcrossBradford #TVWritingOpportunity #EmergingWriters #YorkshireCreatives

Submissions for our Short Film Fund 2026 are now open. unsolicitedscripts.com/sff/ Our initiative supports the production of a short film screenplay (20 pages max) or the completion of a short film (under 20 minutes) with a grant of up to £7,000 (approx $9,500), in-kind post-production services, festival strategy, production insurance, tax credit support, and career advice. Filmmakers can apply without a producer – we can help you find one if your project is selected. 📅 Deadlines: Early 15 Mar - Regular 15 Apr - Final 15 May Join one of the free online Q&A Webinars at the link in bio. #shortfilmfund #opportunity #screenwriting #supportingnewfilmmakers #UnsolicitedScripts

Designed for uncredited and unrepped writers, this year-long programme offers industry mentorship, free festival passes, access to events, and community support. thetvfestival.com/tv-foundat… #NewWritersCollective #TVWritingOpportunity #ScreenwritingCommunity #EdinburghTVFestival #EmergingWriters

Climate Spring & Counterpoints Arts have launched a new fund for feature-film and TV projects exploring climate change + migration + displacement. Genre-driven, lived-experience led, and global in scope. climate-spring.org/latest/cl… #ClimateSpring #CounterpointsArts #FilmFunding #DisplacementAndClimate #StorytellingForChange

The BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund enables applicants to design and run development programmes (labs, workshops, mentoring) for emerging filmmakers. Grants range £12,000–£150,000 and support early-career talent across features, animation, documentary & immersive. bfi.org.uk/get-funding-suppo… #BFI #BFINationalLottery #FilmDevelopment #UKFilmFunding #EmergingFilmmakers

The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is seeking short film scripts (5–7 pages) for its 2026 graduation films. The films will be produced to industry-standard quality by a professional crew and entered into international film festivals. Selected writers will receive an on-screen and IMDb credit, inclusion on the film’s poster, and access to the finished film. bbc.co.uk/writers/opportunit… #ScreenwritingOpportunity #ShortFilmScripts #RoyalBirminghamConservatoire #FilmFestivals #WritersCall

The BBC Writersroom Open Call invites UK-based writers (18+) to submit their best script for Drama or Comedy-Drama—no broadcast credits required. This is your shot to be noticed, developed and supported by the BBC. Check the link for details and next window. bbc.co.uk/writers/opportunit… #BBCWritersroom #ScriptSubmission #AspiringWriter #TVWritingOpportunity #NewWritingTalent

The BFI NETWORK England Early Development Fund offers £3K–£5K to develop your film treatment, with the potential for up to £12.5K to complete your first draft. bfi.org.uk/get-funding-suppo… #BFINetwork #FilmFunding #ScreenwritingOpportunity #UKWriters #FeatureFilmDevelopment

Future Takes by BFI & Film4 is seeking ambitious UK teams for high-budget shorts (up to 25 mins) with £60k–£90k funding! bfi.org.uk/get-funding-suppo… #FutureTakes #ShortFilmFunding #BFINetwork #Film4 #UKFilmmakers

The Channel 4 Screenwriting Course is back for 2026! 12 writers will be guided by script editors while writing an original drama or serial pilot. script-consultant.co.uk/chan… #4Screenwriting #TVWritingCourse #Channel4Drama #AspiringWriters #ScreenplayDevelopment

The Cherokee Film Director Shadow Program is open until 12 Sept 2025. Gain on-set experience, mentorship from pro directors, and industry connections — with stipend & travel covered. cherokee.film/directors/ #EmergingDirectors #FilmMentorship #OnSetExperience #CherokeeFilm #DirectingProgram

Enter the Studio21 Script Competition 2025 for a chance to pitch your series to top global execs! Finalists get industry mentorship, and the winner joins the Studio21 Development Incubator. Submit your script now! #Studio21ScriptComp #TVWritingOpportunity #ScreenwritingContest #ScriptToScreen #PilotPitch studio21.com/script/

Tubi has teamed up with Kickstarter to support bold, original storytelling from indie filmmakers! Submit your campaign for a chance at financial backing, promotional support, and distribution opportunities on Tubi. Open to creators with big visions and fresh voices. #TubiKickstarter #IndieFilmFunding #OriginalStorytelling #FilmOpportunities #CrowdfundingSuccess kickstarter.com/tubi?mc_cid=…

Berlinale Talents is the talent development programme of the Berlin International Film Festival, with a project development lab taking place digitally in late January and an onsite summit with panels, discussions, workshops and networking opportunities during the Berlinale each February. berlinale-talents.de/bt/page… #BerlinaleTalents #FilmIndustryOpportunity #GlobalFilmmakers #CreativeLabs #BerlinFilmFestival

Franzi Shorts x SimpleRent is calling all global screenwriters! Submit your short screenplay (≤30 pages) or treatment by 3 Sept 2025 for a chance to have it fully funded and produced — with a Copenhagen premiere and major industry exposure. franzifilms.com/franzishorts #ShortFilmOpportunity #ScreenwritingCompetition #FranziShorts #FilmFreeway #GlobalFilmmakers

The Underscore Cinema 2025 is a one-day fest by Underscore Studios x BFI. No entry fees! underscorestudios.co.uk/unde… #UnderscoreCinema #WorkingClassVoices #UKFilmmakers #ShortFilmFestival #BFIPartnered

The Sundance Documentary Fund is open to nonfiction filmmakers at any stage of production. Get funding, mentorship & creative support to bring your vision to life. sundance.org/programs/docume… #SundanceDocFund #DocumentaryFilmmaking #FilmmakerOpportunity #NonfictionFilm #SundanceInstitute