About the Open Call

The British Council provides unique selector screenings throughout the year in London, giving UK films direct access to festival decision-makers and selectors from major international events, including Cannes, Berlin, Sundance, Venice, and Toronto. These screenings are designed to help UK feature films be programmed at high-profile international festivals.

What is Offered

Direct access to festival selectors and decision-makers from the world's major international film festivals.

Requirements

Films must be feature length (60 minutes or over), registered on the British Council UK films database, and qualify as a UK or official UK co-production as defined by the British Film Institute (BFI).

How to Apply

Send an email to Screenings@britishcouncil.org to join the mailing list for updates on when registration opens for specific festival screenings. Films must be registered on the British Council UK films database and qualify as a UK or official UK co-production.