This is a list of a few other schemes, outside of the UK Film Council, that exist to help fund short films.....
• The British Council.
‘The British Council Film Department’ promotes contemporary and innovative UK film to audiences around the world, working in both lead and supporting roles on showcases, workshops, festivals, conferences, tours, residences and virtual projects.’
• First Light Movies
First Light is supported by the UK Film Council and funds films for inexperienced young and upcoming filmmakers.
• Film4 – Get Your Short Film Distributed.
• BBC New Music Shorts.
Many companies often run competitions for young and upcoming filmmakers. Virgin Media is an example of this. As thousands of hopefuls send their films up, they dream of winning whatever grand price is being given away, while Virgin benefits enormously as it places every hopeful film on its internet webpage and gains recognition for the national help it is giving. www.virginmediashorts.co.uk/.
