From our Script Lab to the Toronto International Film Festival!! 🚀 Into The Betaverse is set for its world premiere at #TIFF26, and we spoke with filmmaking duo Varun Raman and Tom Hancock about bringing their ambitious sci-fi vision to life. Read the interview here: bit.ly/3U1RZPE

Standard tickets for BFI FAN CON are available until this Thursday 6 August! With all 21 sessions now revealed, it's the perfect time to dive into the programme and see what's waiting for you in Newcastle this September. Book now: bit.ly/4tMMfG8 🎟️

Are you a UK producer developing a feature-length animated project? Introducing…Animation Featured! Supported by the BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund, six animated feature projects will join a 7-month development accelerator. Find out more: tinyurl.com/ywj5yh6w

Every filmmaker starts somewhere, and sometimes that story begins at home. 🛒 After uncovering an extraordinary piece of family history, Darshan Gajjar transformed it into Shop Dada – a heartfelt documentary that went from DIY Filmmaking Challenge winner to a world premiere at Sheffield DocFest.

Script Lab 2026 is officially in session! Meet our emerging screenwriters here: bit.ly/4vgGvow ✍️

Final call: applications for In Development: Producer Lab close this Wednesday 29 July at 5pm! If you're an emerging producer, don't miss your chance to join our inspiring residential programme. https://bit.ly/fhn-idpl

Kick off your weekend in Newcastle with an exclusive filmmaker roundtable with the team behind Ish, followed by a preview screening of the critically acclaimed film. Spots are limited, so don't miss out – book your place: bit.ly/4a4oTV8

What does three years of investment in film culture look like? Our latest report reflects on the impact of our funding, talent development and audience engagement activity in the North, from grassroots screenings to supporting emerging filmmakers. Read the report here: bit.ly/4vtQHuA 🎬

As the deadline for In Development: Producer Lab approaches, we caught up with Chim'Di Ugada to talk about her journey into producing and the lessons she's learned moving between documentary and fiction. Read more here: bit.ly/453daTM 🎬

If you're a cinema exhibitor in the North, don't miss our Members' Day! Join us on Tuesday 14 July at Humber Street Gallery in Hull for an afternoon of fresh ideas, practical insights and the chance to connect with others working in film exhibition from across the region.

Dreaming of becoming a film producer? Here’s your chance to find out if our In Development: Producer Lab is right for you. Join us online on 8 July for a filmmaker roundtable where we'll cover the programme, who it's for, and answer all your questions. Places are limited: bit.ly/fhn-round ⏳

We're excited to reveal the writers and producers receiving support through the 2025 BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund, helping shape exciting ideas at the earliest stage of development. Meet the funded filmmakers: rb.gy/p23w36 #NorthernFilm #BFINETWORK #NorthernVoices

What sustainability support does your organisation need most right now? 🌱 Over the last three years, Film Hub North and BFI FAN have supported the screen sector with training, events and resources to drive positive environmental change. Now, we want to hear from you.

Heading to an industry event like BFI FAN CON this year? We can help get you there. Our Bursary Fund supports cinema exhibitors with the costs of attending key industry events or training so you can focus on building connections and learning from experts across the sector.

Want real insight into making a debut feature? Join the team behind ISH for a filmmaker roundtable in Manchester. Hear how the BFI-funded film came to life and ask your questions directly to the filmmakers behind one of the year's most exciting British debuts. Register here: bit.ly/4a4oTV8 🎟️

Northern film exhibitors – there’s just a week left to submit your project to our Film Exhibition Fund! We’re looking to support members who want to deliver ambitious screening and audience development projects in their communities.

We're taking over Showroom Shorts next Tuesday 16 June for an evening of fantastic Film Hub North-supported films! 🎬 Hear from our Talent Executive Ben Taylor, meet the filmmakers behind the films, and get an insight into what we're looking for when funding new work.

Applications are now open for BFI NETWORK@LFF! 🎬 Up to 15 emerging UK-based writers, directors and producers working in fiction and documentary will get exclusive access to the BFI London Film Festival for industry events, networking opportunities, and conversations with leading filmmakers.

Running screenings in community venues? 📽️ The Technical Screening Toolkit from Film Hub Scotland is a fail-safe guide to setting up, testing and troubleshooting your screening technology – especially useful for film societies and festivals working in community venues.

Looking to bring archive film into your programme but not sure where to start? Join us online on 7 July for Working with Regional Film Archives, a practical members’ session exploring creative approaches to screen heritage programming.

Want to sharpen your screenwriting skills? Join writer/director Paul Fraser at Mythos Manchester for an exclusive workshop on 10 June. Places are limited, book here: rb.gy/87n59r ✍️ #Screenwriting #Filmmaking

If you’ve got a short film idea, now’s the time to apply to Script Lab! We’re looking for Northern writers with original short film ideas. Bring us the spark – we’ll help you shape it into a script, with support from industry mentors and fellow writers. Applications close 11 May: bit.ly/script-lab

Last call to apply for our new Writing for Animation Lab, delivered with ScreenSkills and other BFI NETWORK Hubs. 📢 12 early-career writers will develop their idea for an original animated short, with hands-on support from a script editor. Deadline Monday 11 May: bit.ly/4sQrFok

We’re taking our short film showcase to Sunderland Shorts Film Festival this month, spotlighting some of the most exciting new work coming out of the North! Tickets are available now, grab yours here: bit.ly/4pZY0qp

Have a programming idea you want to try, or a new audience you want to reach? Our Film Exhibition Fund: Pitch Pot provides grants of up to £3k for Northern film exhibitors ready to experiment. Learn more here: bit.ly/pitchpot 🚀

Clodagh Chapman @clochpmn brought ‘Uncool’ to our Script Lab as a budding idea, and it has since grown into a bold, genre-bending short. 🐞 We caught up with Clodagh on her learnings from Script Lab and the importance of joyful queer representation on screen: bit.ly/42nuTUE

We’ll be in Scarborough this weekend for Coast to Credits 🌊 Whether you want to direct drama, shoot documentaries, or thrive as a freelance creative, this free event offers practical insights through panels and networking. Book your ticket: rb.gy/6aci44

Registration is now open for BFI FAN CON! Join cinemas, film festivals and exhibitors from across the UK in Newcastle, 7-9 September 2026. Early Bird passes available now: bit.ly/4tMMfG8 #BFIFANCON #UKFilm

We’re partnering with Baltic Cinema @balticgateshead.bsky.social on Screen & Tell, a new work-in-progress short film night for Northeast filmmakers. Our first screening is on 6 May with guest filmmaker Harry Lawson. Submit your project for consideration by Monday 20 April: bit.ly/4edD64W 🎞️✨

Three short films – supported by our BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund – are now available to watch on our website. • The Last Cowboy in Salford (dir. Jakob Lancaster) • Void Days (dir. Jude Christian) • The Witch’s Daughter (dir. Emma Swinton) Watch the films: bit.ly/4t1gdX7 🍿