A Beautiful Place To Get Lost
Location agency offering unique, authentic spaces for hire – including a 1950s American retro bungalow and mid-century modern homes. Suitable for film, photography, and events.
BFI Doc Society Fund
Supports and nurtures independant and non fiction film and immersive projects by UK filmmakers, prioritising expansive, director-led storytelling.
BFI Filmmaking Fund – Discovery and Impact feature funding
Awards National Lottery funding to support and encourage original live action and animated feature filmmaking from experienced and debut UK directors.
BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund
Helps organisations run creative programmes like labs and workshops to foster a healthier ecosystem for emerging UK filmmakers to develop new projects.
BFI National Lottery short form animation funding
Supports narrative short form projects from UK-based teams in any animated technique or genre which are unlikely to be fully commercially financed.
BFI NETWORK England short film funding
Supports the production costs of standalone fiction films. These can be live action, animation or immersive/VR and must be no more than 15 minutes long.
BFI NETWORK England short film funding
Supports the production costs of standalone fiction films. These can be live action, animation or immersive/VR and must be no more than 15 minutes long.
Big Jam Studios (Sittingbourne)
Video and audio production studio offering video and audio production across music videos, events, weddings and podcasts.
Canterbury Christ Church University: BA (Hons) in Film Production
This undergraduate program focuses on practical filmmaking skills, including directing, producing, cinematography, and editing.
Canterbury Christ Church University: MA in Film Production
Postgraduate course offering practical film production skills, professional knowledge and academic study, advancing students’ filmmaking practice and theoretical understanding.
Coach-Works (Ashford)
Creative venue and community hub offering co-working spaces, studios, food outlets, film screenings, live music and event spaces near Ashford International Station.
Development Funding
Supports formal development of original live action and animation feature filmmaking from treatments to production-ready screenplays.
Early Development Funding
Supports projects for new writers with or without a producer based in the South East.
FLAMIN Productions fund for artist filmmakers
FLAMIN Productions supports mid-career London-based artists with development, production finance and bespoke mentoring on their moving image projects.
Genera Films Funding
Offers up to £5,000 of funding for short film projects regardless of genre and production stage, showcasing short films on unique profiles, connecting filmmakers to the industry.
Hadlow College: Level 3 Diploma in Film and Television Production
This course offers hands-on experience in film and TV production, covering areas such as scriptwriting, directing, and editing.
Hold Creative Spaces
Ramsgate arts venue providing flexible working studios, gallery, teaching and workshops. It supports individuals by offering spaces to learn, create, exhibit, and connect.
Institute Studios
Purpose-built vocal studio in Margate dedicated to both professional and aspiring vocalists. It hosts various choirs and offers vocal sessions, rehearsals, and recording facilities.
Lana Banana Studios
Award winning voiceover and ADR studio in Sevenoaks specializing in professional recordings for television, film, animation, internet, radio, audiobooks & podcasts.
Limbo
Margate based artist-led organisation comprising studios and a project space. It supports contemporary artists by providing studio spaces, and hosting exhibitions and events.
Look Aside Films Fund
Providing opportunity for emerging voices and filmmakers. Opening two funds: £10K aimed for more established filmmakers and £3K fund for first-time filmmakers.
Maidstone Studios
The UK’s largest independent TV studio, based in Kent. It offers multiple studios and sound stages, post-production suites, and full facilities for live or recorded shows.
Margate Radio Studios (Margate)
Volunteer-run, independent, fully licensed internet radio station founded in 2020 as a platform to create and distribute music and radio that celebrates and connects Margate.
Margate Retro House
Four-storey townhouse near Dreamland and the beach. Each room is uniquely decorated with vintage and retro furnishings, offering a nostalgic ambience.
MidKent College: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Film and Television)
Equivalent to three A Levels, this course covers various aspects of film and TV production, preparing students for higher education or entry-level industry roles.
Miraban Film Fund – Genera Films
Supports independent writers, directors and producers worldwide to apply for funding to cover Production, Post-Production or Distribution costs.
North Kent College: Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production Technology (Media – TV & Film):
Equivalent to 3 A Levels, this course suits students interested in a career in film and TV, focusing on hands-on experience following industry-standard production processes.
OLBY’S Creative Hub
Legendary Margate venue and home of Margate Soul Festival, developed with Westcoast Kent CIC, featuring event spaces, Dolby Atmos, editing suites, and podcasting facilities.
Planet Thanet Location Agency
Thanet based agency sourcing and securing fantastic locations across Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate for the film, photographic and events sector.
Planet Thanet Production Crew
Thanet-based agency sourcing makeup and hair stylists, costume and prop designers, photographers, videographers, editors, runners, directors and producers.
Roundhouse Film Fund 2025
Supports filmmakers aged 18-25 to create new short films exploring social and political issues from their unique perspectives.
Scouty – Margate Residential Home Hire
Discover the perfect residential locations for your next film or photo shoot in Margate. Beautiful and interesting residential locations available to rent by the hour.
Screen South – BFI Film Academy: BFI Film Academy
Provides training in film roles for passionate 16–19-year-old filmmakers, from writing and directing to production, sound, editing, and camera work.
Short Film Fund with Kodak
A global initiative supporting emerging filmmakers by providing grants and resources to create short films as proof of concept for potential feature film projects.
The Albion Rooms
Located in Margate, The Albion Rooms is a boutique guesthouse owned by The Libertines. It features a recording studio, a bar, and a restaurant with Gothic décor and a vibrant
The FAN Film Exhibition Fund (FEF)
Supports in-person screenings, developing inclusive audiences for independent UK and international film, screen heritage, and the wider moving image.
The Feature Film Development Fund
Supports British cinema by funding filmmakers whose stories tell us about ourselves. The Uncertain Kingdom supports the development of features and commisions short films.
The Kino Short Film Fund – Genera Films
Supports any filmmaker worldwide to apply for up to £5,000 to cover the costs of Production, Post-Production or Distribution and more.
The Margate School Studios
Non-profit arts school in Margate offering studio space, facilities like laser cutting, woodworking, screen and 3D printing, and a collaborative setting for artists & students.
Turner Contemporary
Turner Contemporary is a seafront art gallery in Margate with a rolling programme of exhibitions, events, and learning, showcasing historical and contemporary art.
UK Global Screen Fund
The UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF) supports international development, production, distribution, and promotion for the UK’s independent screen sector.
University of Kent: BA (Hons) in Drama and Film
Combining drama and film studies, this program blends practical work with academic study, covering areas like performance, screenwriting, and film analysis.
University of Kent: BA (Hons) in Film:
This undergraduate program allows students to explore film history, theory, and production, developing creative and critical skills in cinema.
University of Kent: MA in Film with Practice
A postgraduate course suitable for graduates and practitioners aiming to advance their film practice in an intellectually stimulating environment.
West Kent College: Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production
This course provides practical experience in media production, including film, preparing students for further education or employment in the media industry.
Whinnie Williams Home
Whinnie Williams’ Margate Dream House is a three-storey, five-bedroom Victorian townhouse transformed into a 1970s-inspired interior full of colour and vintage charm.