Cinema For All Equipment Fund, UK

What it is

An equipment residency programme that provides a full screening equipment kit to community cinema groups for one year, along with a bursary and training, with the requirement that the group makes the equipment available for other local groups to use when not in use.

Who it is for

Community film screening groups that have been operating for less than 2 years and are Cinema For All members or non-members.

Open to artists in United Kingdom.

The call says: “Source page restricts to United Kingdom”

Where

London, United Kingdom

When

October 21, 2026

Runs February 1, 2026 to January 29, 2027

What you get

A £300 bursary, a full equipment kit (speakers, screen, projector, Blu-ray player) for 1 year, online and in-person training on equipment use and community cinema sustainability, and membership in the Equipment Hub Scheme to lend equipment to other local groups.

What you need to apply

• Application form with organisation details and eligibility questions
• Describe your experience with screening films, up to 150 words
• Tell us about the cinema provision in your area
• How would you benefit from having the equipment for 12 months?, up to 150 words
• What would you like to achieve in the next 12 months?, up to 150 words
• How will this scheme benefit your local community?, up to 150 words
• What do you do to ensure your screenings are accessible and inclusive?, up to 150 words
• How do you plan to spend the bursary with consideration for long-term sustainability?, up to 150 words

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 8 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://cinemaforall.org.uk/bursaries-training/equipment-bursary/