Netflix Documentary Talent Fund: Calling all Documentary filmmakers
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Calling all Documentary filmmakers! We are pleased to announce that the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund is now open and accepting applications. We are looking for the best and brightest documentary talent from across the UK and Ireland. There are five funds of £30,000.00 up for grabs, so whether you’ve applied before or this is the first you’ve heard of us, we would love to hear from you…
During the first three years of this programme we have supported 21 films made by filmmakers from a variety of backgrounds. Some have been first time filmmakers; some have been creatives working in the industry who have been unable to make the leap to directing, and some have been directors looking to make the most of this high-profile opportunity to boost their careers. Our teams were selected from thousands of applicants to form our Netflix Documentary Talent cohort. As well as being available to audiences on the Netflix Still Watching Channel, the films have all been screened at industry events across the UK and Ireland and have all had successful festival runs.
We’re looking for directors and producers who are committed to working in the documentary field. The opportunity will be open to anyone across the UK & Ireland and will give five filmmakers and their teams, the chance to make a short documentary film with a budget of £30,000.00. All teams will be under the guidance of Netflix and other filmmaking professionals, to ensure that the final films are the best they can possibly be and in a bid to open doors to those under-represented in the industry.
In their finished forms, each documentary must be between 8-12 minutes long and will live on Netflix UK’s social channels. The brief for these fully funded short documentaries is ‘Change’.
The final docs will be launched in late 2027. Each team will own and retain their own copyright throughout the process.
Netflix gives creative freedom to writers and directors to tell the stories they want to tell. We believe that great stories can come from anyone, anywhere – and that viewers want to see their lives reflected on screen.
The fund is made with support from ClearDraft, Molinare Creative Group and WDM Entertainment.
We want to encourage anyone with a great story to tell, to go for it. We are on the hunt for the bravest, wittiest, most surprising stories out there and we can’t wait to see what you’ve got!
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Applications are now open via this website. They will close on Thursday 12th of February at 1pm.
You will be required to submit a logline (one sentence); a short synopsis (100 words max) and creative statement (300 words max) about your documentary idea. We will also ask for details about any team you may have in place and any previous experience and also why you want to make this film.
If you are longlisted you will be invited to submit a two minute video along with supporting materials in order to be considered to progress to the next round.
You will be contacted by the 29th May 2026 with news about the outcome of your application.
We will then be hosting an in person pitch day in June 2026 for the shortlisted applicants. Here, a judging panel of figures from across the industry will choose which five films to fund.
You must be a resident of the UK or Ireland to apply. Only one application will be accepted per person.
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Application Links & Contacts
- Website : https://www.netflixdocfund.co.uk/
