The FAN Film Exhibition Fund (FEF) is now open for activity taking place between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027.

The FAN Film Exhibition Fund awards funding from the BFI National Lottery to support a wide range of audience-facing activity, as part of the BFI’s Screen Culture 2033 strategy. 

FEF supports in-person screening events that bring audiences together for a communal viewing experience creating opportunities to develop inclusive audiences for a broad range of independent UK and international film, screen heritage and the wider moving image

We are especially interested in proposals aimed at working-class audiences and will also prioritise activity in areas of deprivation, especially projects that aim to reduce economic barriers for audiences. We are also keen to support projects focussed on Black and Global Majority audiences, young people aged 25 and under, disabled audiences and LGBTQIA+ audiences.

Organisations will be able to apply for a maximum of £5,000 to cover costs such as event costs, marketing and outreach campaigns, access costs and other initiatives that has the potential to help them connect with new and diverse audiences.

The fund is open to Film Hub London members including cinemas, mixed arts centres, community cinemas, film societies, film festivals, touring operators and other film exhibition organisations.  You can find out more information about Film Hub London and becoming a member here.

If you wish to proceed you will need to submit a completed proposal and budget using the templates below. If you have access requirements that mean you need assistance with the process, you may be able to benefit from the BFI Access Support scheme.

Completed proposal documents should be submitted via email to filmhublondon@filmlondon.org.uk

Please ensure you read the Guidelines before submitting a proposal and we strongly recommend contacting us before submitting your proposal

To apply, complete and submit a Proposal Form and Budget Template via email to filmhublondon@filmlondon.org.uk.

If you have any questions about the fund or the application process, or would like to discuss submitting an application in a different way, please get in touch via filmhublondon@filmlondon.org.uk.