£1,000 to bring your story to life.
Every round, we award £1,000 to one FILMD Plus member to produce their short film. Submit a script. Get funded. Make your film.
Round 6 is almost here.
Another £1,000 grant is up for grabs. Another filmmaker's story will come to life. Be ready - Round 6 opens exclusively for FILMD Plus members.
Grant Prize
£1,000
Opens
May 2026
Who Can Apply
FILMD Plus Members
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Maya Avidov
"Solstice"
A deeply personal exploration of identity and belonging set against the backdrop of the longest day of the year.
"Maya's script stood out immediately - it's a deeply moving, beautifully structured piece that we knew deserved to be made."
- Craig Heyworth, Founder of FILMD
Five Rounds. Five Filmmakers. Five Stories Funded.
Every winner started with a script and a FILMD Plus membership. Here's who we've funded so far.
Maya Avidov
"Solstice"
A deeply personal exploration of identity and belonging set against the backdrop of the longest day of the year.
Katie Sheridan
"While it Lasts"
A tender story about fleeting connections and the courage it takes to hold on.
Matt Huntley
"The Winners"
A sharp, darkly comic look at ambition and what people are willing to sacrifice to come out on top.
Carl Earl-Ocran
"Sleep Awake"
A visually striking piece exploring the thin line between consciousness and dreams.
Francesca de Bassa
"Nothing We Say"
A powerful debut examining the weight of unspoken words between two people.
How FILMD Grants Work
Three steps. One winner. £1,000 towards your short film.
Join FILMD Plus
FILMD Grants are exclusive to FILMD Plus members. Join for £11.99/month (was £14.99) or £119/year to unlock access.
Submit Your Script
Create a production in the FILMD app and upload your short-film screenplay - up to 10 pages or 10 minutes.
We Review & Announce
Scripts are reviewed by the FILMD team on story, originality, and feasibility. The winner is announced to the community.
Craig Heyworth
Founder & CEO, FILMD
Why we run FILMD Grants.
Funding is the single biggest barrier for emerging filmmakers. Talented writers and directors across the UK have stories worth telling - but lack the resources to bring them to screen. That's not good enough.
I've been on sets where people pour everything into a project - their time, their energy, their savings - and still can't get their own story made. The system isn't built for them. FILMD Grants exist to change that.
Every round, we put £1,000 directly into the hands of one member to get their project off the ground. The criteria is simple: Stay active on FILMD Plus, hire your cast and crew through the platform, and premiere the finished work in our Screening Room. You write the script, we help fund the vision. Simple as that.
Five rounds in, five films funded - and we're just getting started. If you give people the tools, the community, and a bit of funding, incredible things happen. I've seen it firsthand.
This isn't charity. It's belief. Belief that the next great short film could come from anyone, anywhere in the UK - not just the people with the right connections or the right postcode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Submit Your Script?
FILMD Grants are only available to Plus members. Join today to be eligible for the next round - plus unlock production management, job posting, profile analytics, and more.
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