Usually, short films are made, free of charge, by students like myself just practicing their skills and developing them further. However there are various sources of funding that people can use in order to create their perfect short film.
You can get government funding for shorts, which mainly comes through the UK Film Council. However, the UK Film Council has recently announced that they will stop operating in April 2012, when the BFI will take over the majority of its responsibilities.
Below are some a the ways that short filmmakers can get to fund their film:
- UK Film Council/ British Film Institute
However, since UKFC has closed, the BFI are taking over the majority of its responsibilities.
- National and Regional Screen Agencies
Nowadays however, Screen Agencies are undergoing a strategic consultation and until that is ready, funding options for filmmakers are uncertain.
- Local Councils
Normally, local councils will put money towards a short filmmaking idea, especially it if deals with social exclusions or somehow aids the local community in some way.
- Charities
A number of charities tend to fund short films. However one must think about the broader messages and about the type of film you are trying to make and one could also link it to the topic/goal of your film.
- Production Schemes and Competitions
Sometimes, there are some schemes and competitions that are set up by broadcasters and other organisations like the Sundance Short Film Competition in London that can help people fund their short films if they are a success.
- British Council
The British Council run a long-established and unique scheme where selected films are promoted to about 50-60 major international film festivals. Some other perks include reduced entry fees and possible travel grants.
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