The Unrestricted View Short Film Fund is open to all Independent Filmmakers. You can apply for up to £5000 to help with the costs of production, post production or festival submissions + a screening for cast/crew/industry + Mentorship + Funding Lab.
We are teaming up with GENERA FILMS to give more independent filmmakers the chance to Shoot, Complete or Submit their films using a grant from Unrestricted View Short Film Fund.
What We Offer:
We will provide financial support for essential production, post-production or festival submissions with an award of up to £5,000 per funding round.
PLUS
For filmmakers who secure a spot on the UVFF Short Film Fund Shortlist, we’re offering an exclusive opportunity to take part in our Funding Lab—a dynamic platform designed to elevate your project and help you secure some of the financial backing you need.
What’s Included?
🔹 A Dedicated Event Space
Enjoy two hours of free venue access at the Hen & Chickens Theatre on a weekend afternoon. Use this time to showcase your past work and present your new project to potential supporters. Whether it’s a film screening, a live script read-through, or a creative pitch, this is your moment to shine.
🔹 Maximize Your Reach & Revenue
100% of ticket sales go to you—we handle the box office at no charge.
Audience capacity: 54 seats, plus an innovative ‘Ghost Ticket’ option for remote supporters to contribute.
A sliding-scale ticket structure ensures accessibility while maximizing donations.
Option to livestream the event, so even your ‘Ghost’ supporters can experience the magic in real time.
🔹 Connect & Cultivate Backers
After the event, head to the theatre bar for networking, where you can deepen relationships with your supporters, pitch your vision, and even offer crowdfunding-style perks to secure additional contributions.
🔹 Create a Professional Pitch Video
Capture the essence of your project with a full-day filming opportunity, allowing you to create a high-impact, trailer-length pitch video for fundraising and social media outreach. Your video will also receive festival-wide exposure through our UVFF social channels and newsletter.
Why This Matters
Even if you don’t receive funding from the UVFF Short Film Fund, the Funding Lab ensures you still walk away with powerful fundraising assets, new supporters, and a tangible pathway to raise funds for your film
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Here are some examples of eligible expenses:
• Cast: They are perfect for the part.
• Location: Get that perfect backdrop for your story.
• Equipment hire: Make it look and sound amazing.
• Crew hire: Putting together the right team.
• Color Grading: Enhance the visual style and mood of your film.
• Sound Design & Mixing: Create a professional and immersive soundscape.
• Music Composition & Licensing: Elevate your film with an original score or licensed music.
• Titles & Graphics: Design high-quality opening and closing title sequences.
• Film Festival Fees: Submit your film to prominent festivals for wider exposure.
• Translation & Subtitling: Reach a broader audience with subtitles for international markets.
• Marketing & Distribution: Creating a plan and contacts to help sell the film.