Liverpool Film Office Launches Development Fund to Support Talent During Coronavirus Crisis

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U.K. regional funder Liverpool Film Office has launched a £250,000 ($312,000) single project development pot to support local talent during the coronavirus crisis using funds repurposed from its ex…

The new Liverpool City Region Film & TV Development Fund will support feature film and TV content, including both scripted and factual programs, with development awards of between £2,500 and £25,000 .

The Film Office says it promises a responsive service via an online application portal that will indicate funding decisions within 10 working days. Christopher Moll, fund advisor for the development and production funds, said: “Top-class development remains the lifeblood of the wider production sector, so it’s vital that we double down on our support for new ideas and talent development as well as for our established local writers and producers at this most challenging time. We want to move fast and turbocharge the bounce back in Liverpool through our two funds.

 

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