First Light Young Film Fund
First Light Young Film Fund is the UK Film Council's Lottery funded filmmaking initiative for 5 to 19 year olds. Includes three separate funds:
- Script grant - up to £3,000 to scriptwriting projects that team up young people with professionals
- Pilot grant - up to £5,000 for young people to shoot one short film
- Studio grant - up to £30,000 for projects producing multiple films.
Grants available to schools, youth groups and voluntary and community groups. To apply, projects must have a track record of film-making with young people. Open for applications from 10th August, deadline for applications is 15th October and decisions announced 15th November.
Visit the First Light website for more information.