Underscore Studios Film Fund

Underscore Studios is a grassroots social enterprise and not-for-profit organisation with over six years of experience and dedication amplifying working-class filmmakers across the UK.

Based in London and the South West of England, and as a Creative UK Screen Launchpad organisation, Underscore Studios is dedicated to supporting emerging talent through accessible training, script development and industry opportunities.

Over the years, we have supported filmmakers through affordable workshops, script coverage services and creative development initiatives. Alongside support from Film London, we developed the Underscore Script Lab, while our industry partnerships continued to grow through our BFI-supported initiative, Underscore Cinema.

Through our work, we have built a community focused on helping filmmakers develop their voices, strengthen their projects and access opportunities that may otherwise feel out of reach.

Now, Underscore Studios enters its next chapter:

🎉The Underscore Studios Film Fund

🎬 About Underscore Studios Film Fund

The Underscore Studios Film Fund is a new annual opportunity supporting working-class filmmakers across the UK through funding, mentorship and practical support.
We believe great stories can come from anywhere, but opportunity is not always distributed equally.

Rather than supporting completed films, the Film Fund provides the selected filmmaker with production finance, festival support, mentorship and practical guidance—helping outstanding short film ideas move closer to production.