Funding and strategic support are available to film exhibitors in the North of England to help rebuild and grow their audiences.
Fund Information
- Funding body:
- Film Hub North
- Maximum value:
- £ 30,000
- Application deadline:
- 31/12/2021
Background
The Engine Fund is provided by Film Hub North.
Objectives of Fund
The purpose of the fund is to help to restart the North of England's independent film exhibition sector by supporting screening and audience development activity across 2021/22. Supported activity will engage in-person audiences with British, independent and international film.
Value Notes
Grants of up to £30,000 are available for projects taking place from June 2021 to March 2022. However, applicants should aim to continue their work beyond this period of support.
Who Can Apply
Film exhibitors based in the North of England may apply.
Restrictions
The following are not eligible for funding:
- One-off, temporary or smaller scale projects which are unable to provide audiences with regular access to independent film.
- Activity taking place outside of the North of England.
- Plans already covered by existing funding arrangements or that duplicate provision in the same location.
- Programmes not primarily focused on film.
- Activity primarily focused on filmmaking, distribution, or programmes that primarily engage filmmaker audiences.
- Programmes entirely comprised of free events, unticketed events, or screenings where audience numbers cannot be effectively reported.
- Activity that should be covered by statutory education, including events taking place on school grounds/in school hours.
- Events taking place in a venue that is not open to the public, eg members-only venues.
Eligible Expenditure
The primary focus of the fund is in-person events that bring audiences together for a communal viewing experience.
Location
North of England
How To Apply
The deadline for applications is 31 December 2021.
Contact Film Hub North for further information.
Useful documents & links
Useful Links
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
- Enquiries
Film Hub North
The Workstation
15 Paternoster Row
Sheffield
S1 2BX
Tel: 0114 221 0227
Email: [email protected]