Film Funding Competition: Film Pitch Fund +

For visionary talents on the verge: Apply and elevate your journey from reel to real.

Welcome to the Film Pitch Fund+

Discover the boost your film needs with The Independent Film Fund – the catalyst for emerging auteurs and visionary storytellers.

Why should I apply?

• Tailored Funding: Funding for art-house & low-budget films at every stage of production, including distribution.
• Auteur Empowerment: If you're the heart and soul of your film – directing, writing, producing – we're your springboard.

Open to:

• Films with a bold, distinctive voice: feature-length, shorts, and everything that defies convention.

The MiraBan Film Pitch Fund + is an exciting opportunity for bold storytellers to secure £500 in funding to support the development, production, post-production, or distribution of their film projects. Powered by MiraBan, the fund is open to short and feature-length narratives, documentaries, and experimental works.

Whether you're an emerging filmmaker or an independent creative with a strong vision, this fund is designed to champion originality, cultural relevance, and creative ambition. Applications must be submitted by either the producer, director, and/or writer.

Timetable

• Early deadline: 1st August 2025
• Regular deadline: 1st October 2025
• Final deadline: 7th December 2025

• Shortlisted announced: 9th December 2025
• Winner(s) announced: 14th December 2025

Eligibility

Here are the guidelines for submissions to our film funding programme:

What Sets Us Apart?

1. Multi-role Mavericks: Unlike the majority of film funding institutions, we believe in eclectic talent and versatility. Wear multiple hats? Perfect. We encourage the multifaceted filmmaker.

Step into the spotlight with The Independent Film Fund – where your passion meets our purpose.

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1. From Post-Production to Distribution: When the budget is tight, we're there to support you to complete your film and step into distribution stage (including festival submission expenses).

How to Apply

We’ve kept the application process simple—no lengthy forms required.

All you need to do upload a PDF file with either:

• 500 words for short film treatment or
• 1500 words for feature film treatment

Alternatively, if you prefer, upload a video or audio pitch (up to 2 mins in length)

📌 Gap Funding Applications (for those applying to offset any post-production cost) are encouraged to submit a link to up to 2 minutes of rushes or a scene cut. For those applying for distribution funding, please share the private link with the password for review.

Optional materials:

• Link to a sizzle reel or up to 1-minute of rushes if filming has already started
• Moodboard, Budget Breakdown, or Visual References

Working on more than one project?

MiraBan Film Pitch Fund + ("Plus”) is our way of supporting teams, duos, and multi-talented filmmakers with more than one vision to share. If you’re submitting a second project — either your own or through a teammate (writer, director, or producer) — you can get 50% off the second pitch submission.

Here’s how it works:

• Submit your first project at the regular entry fee
• Your second project (submitted by you or your referred collaborator) qualifies for 50% off
• Just mention each other’s names during submission to activate the discount

Valid for one discounted extra submission per applicant or pair. Available across all deadlines.

By submitting your application, you agree to the T&C of the MiraBan Film Pitch Fund+

Pitching Event

• Finalists will be invited to pitch live on Saturday, December 13, during the MiraBan UK Film Awards 2025 (MUFA25), which will be held at Ealing Picturehouse Cinema.
• As a finalist, you will be granted free access to the MUFA, held at Ealing Picturehouse Cinema on the December 13-14th.

• On December 13th, pitches will be delivered in front of a live audience, including the Festival Director and host whose vote will contribute to the jury’s final decision in selecting the winning pitch.
• Finalists unable to attend in person must submit a video pitch for screening at the event.

As a finalist, you will be required to bring with you:

• A Pitch Deck (use more visuals than words to share your vision and share it in PDF format, based on a PowerPoint or similar tool):
• Up to 5 slides for short films
• Up to 8 slides for feature films
• Film Script (for projects in development and production), or Rough Assembly (for projects in post-production), Final Cut (for projects apply for distribution funding)

If you’re unsure how a Pitch Deck should look like, we can send you a downloadable template.

🎬 Winner Announcement
The winning project will receive a £500 cash award, announced during the Festival Gala & Awards Ceremony on 14th December 2025.