Microwave Scheme

Microwave Scheme

The Microwave Scheme invest into lowest budget films. To fit into this category, the film must cost under £100,000 to fully publish. The process goes as follows:

1. The production team submits the proposal for a film script
2. A panel judge the proposal
3. A shortlist is drawn up of all possible candidates
4. The successful bidders spend 3 days with mentors who help them expand and publish their ideas and improve there range of skills
5. A presentation is made by each shortlisted team
6. A winner is chosen

Shifty

• A successful example of the Microwave scheme is Shifty. There production team were awarded £50,000 and had to fund another £50,000 from seperate investors.
• They spent 18 days filming.
• It was released on 53 screens
• They were awarded £156,000 from UKFC distribution fund.

UKFC

UKFC

UK Film Council is in the Government backed lead agency for film in the UK ensuring that the economic , cultural and educational aspects of film are effectively represented at home and abroad.


They fund script development, film production, short films, film export and distribution, cinemas, film education, culture and archives, festivals and audience support schemes.


They support film makers. They have £15 million a year to invest. They also help and assist projects by offering advice and giving practical help. They support distribution of films and pay for 200+ screens.

They fund to help films reach other countries and take part in festivals. UKFC is funded by the national lottery and the government.

UKFC improve the access , raise awareness, and increase information to promote projects.

They invest £800,000 a year to refurbish smaller cinemas, £3.5 million towards skill development and £350,000 towards audio facilities. For every £1 they invest they recieve a £5 return. They also employ 75 people.