Film Business Support (Film Enterprise)
Creative England’s Film Enterprise fund will invest £2m over four years to improve the growth and sustainability of film-related businesses in England outside of Greater London.
They will work with companies on an individual basis and design made-to-measure programmes of business support and funding to help entrepreneurs unlock new opportunities, develop creative strategies, refine their business models and attract increased levels of corporate finance. They are also looking to encourage new business alliances and joint ventures and to help companies enhance their capacity for international trade.
Applications are welcome from companies that are not currently active in film but who wish to expand their business model into this area and can demonstrate that they have the skills and capability to do so, primarily by evidencing a strong track record in content creation.
What does Film Enterprise offer?
Film Enterprise has a range of options at its disposal and our aim is to work with film companies and the people who run them to develop a plan for funding and support that is most appropriate to the needs and aspirations of the individual business. Support will be given to companies to develop their creative and business strategies, diversify revenue streams and take advantage of emerging markets.
They will offer recoupable grant, debt and equity funding alongside “money+” options such as business planning, skills development, leadership training, mentoring and the attachment of non-exec directors. However, this list is by no means exhaustive and our principle is that the offer is bespoke rather than prescriptive.
Please note that Film Enterprise does not offer standalone single project or slate funding. We will however consider proposals that include these as part of an overall business growth plan.
Download our Film Enterprise Guidelines
