Film Funding

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A symbolic representation of Indian cinema's growth, featuring mentorship and new opportunities for independent filmmakers.

India launches $42K co-production fund, Bhardwaj, Sen to mentor

Filmmakers Vishal Bhardwaj and Shaunak Sen are mentoring a new ₹40 lakh fund designed to back just one independent Indian feature film for festival consideration in 2026.

Julian Mercer·May 16, 2026

Diverse group of young filmmakers collaborating excitedly on scripts and storyboards, showcasing the creative process and potential of emerging talent.

Film & TV

Talent Labs Offer £25,000 Budgets for Emerging Filmmakers

Each filmmaking team participating in the Sean Connery Talent Lab will receive a £25,000 production budget, a sum that can transform an emerging director's career.

Julian Mercer·May 7, 2026