The Film & TV Funding Award is awarded annually to an emerging filmmaker from anywhere in the world with the most promising pitch for a director-led documentary which fulfils the core criteria detailed below. With a main award worth £100,000 and a runner-up contribution of £20,000, The Whickers Film & TV Funding Award is one of the most significant documentary awards in the world.

Applications for 2024 are now open.

Key dates for 2024 round:

  • 2nd October 2023: Applications open
  • 31st January 2024 (23:59 GMT): Deadline for applications
  • Late April 2024: Shortlisted projects announced
  • June 2024: Finalists pitch their projects at Sheffield DocFest
  • June 2024: Winner of the Film & TV Funding Award announced at Sheffield DocFest Awards Ceremony

https://www.whickerawards.com/apply/film-and-tv/