Small Indie Fund, Digital

About

The Small Indie Fund, Digital, organized by the BBC, offers £1 million annually to support small independent production companies with annual revenues under £10 million, focusing on enhancing digital capabilities in television and digital media production, providing mentorship and funding for pilot projects, and encouraging diverse leadership within the industry.

Benefits

• Access to mentorship and investment from BBC's television and digital teams
• Opportunity to receive funding for short pilot content released on BBC channels
• Flexible funding support for company development, with 50% allocated for company growth and the remainder for development or short pilot production
• Supports growth and transformation in the digital space as part of BBC's commitment to the creative industry

Eligibility Criteria

• Companies with annual revenue under £10 million
• Experience in producing digital media content such as visual podcasts, short videos, live streams, or creator-driven content
• Companies with experience in scripted and non-scripted genres including entertainment, popular documentaries, comedy, non-scripted comedy, drama, animation, and factual
• Preference for companies led by diverse teams and located in the UK and regions of England