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Research and Development supports the development and creation of high-quality and ambitious work.

Support for individuals working in film and television to access training, mentoring and other professional development activity, nationally and internationally.

The development of Scotland’s future screen sector begins with education. The Screen Education Fund supports projects that help people in Scotland access, understand and create film and screen content.

The Project Post Fund is designed to encourage large-scale film and TV productions to undertake their post-production and VFX work in Scotland.

A fund that supports the distribution of Scottish feature films to reach a wide and diverse a domestic audience.

Funding to help screenwriters, producers and directors attend key festivals and film markets.

Funding to support organisations who are looking to produce film festivals and screening programmes in Scotland for a public audience.

The Open Fund for Individuals is one of Creative Scotland’s key funding programmes, supporting the wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. Fund open.

The COVID-19 Cancellation Fund aims to support creative freelancers experiencing cancellations due to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant.

Invigilator + is a flagship professional development opportunity from the Arts Council of Wales. It forms a key part of Wales’ presence at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, running from 9 May to 22 November 2026.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival. It offers the opportunity to develop and present work to diverse audiences and to showcase to UK and international programmers.

Development and production funding for broadcast projects by eligible Scottish production companies.

Funding to support schools across Scotland in their delivery of film and screen education.

Create and Engage funds the development, creation and delivery of high-quality arts experiences that help creative individuals and organisations engage with and connect to the public. The main beneficiaries of Create and Engage projects are the people engaging with your project.

Creative Practice grants are designed to support you as an artist or creative professional, investing in your growth and future. They allow you to dedicate time and space for creative experimentation, professional development and to work in new ways.

If the recent weather has affected your ability to submit your application to the Arts Capital Investment Fund by the original deadline of 12 noon on Friday 3 July, please contact us as soon as possible. Please email capital@arts.wales.

Supporting a network of creative practitioners, organisations and communities, working together to create a positive difference locally and nationally. Closed.

The current funding round is now open for applications and will close at 1pm on Wednesday 23 September 2026.

Screen Scotland drives development of all aspects of Scotland’s film and tv industry, through funding and strategic support.

View the organisations that were a part of the Multi-Year Funding Development Stream.