Planet Health Film Fund 2027 (£20,000 Documentary Grant)

November 3, 2026

Planet Health Film Fund 2027 (£20,000 award)

Brief Description

If you are an international filmmaker ready to tell compelling stories about our environment and wellbeing, the Planet Health Film Fund 2027 offers a major platform for your creative vision. Launched by Earthrise and Bupa, alongside sustainability partners BAFTA Albert and SXSW London, this initiative supports five creators in producing original short documentaries. You will explore the deep, personal connections between human health and environmental health in a rapidly urbanized world. This environmental filmmaking fellowship and documentary grant 20000 provides a unique opportunity to bring your authored stories to global audiences with full production backing.

Name of Host Institution

Earthrise and Bupa, with sustainability partners BAFTA Albert and SXSW London

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Open to international applicants aged 18 or over.
Must have previously directed at least one completed documentary film (short or feature-length) or comparable authored non-fiction work selected for a recognized film festival, or commissioned and distributed by an established broadcaster, editorial, or documentary platform.
The lead applicant must serve as the director of the proposed film (co-directors are welcome, but one must be nominated as the lead).
Limited to one entry per individual, whether applying as a lead director or co-director.
Must have a legally registered production company in place at the point of application, as the award cannot be paid directly to an individual.

Awards and Funding Details

The fund awards five grants of £20,000 each to support the creation of a 10-minute documentary alongside accompanying social content. Your award must cover the full cost of making and delivering the film and supporting materials. Projects cannot bring additional production finance and must be realistically achievable within this budget and the agreed delivery timeline.

Deadline

Applications close at 6pm GMT on November 16, 2026. Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered, so you are encouraged to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues.

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Q: What is the primary focus of the documentaries funded by the Planet Health Film Fund 2027?

The funded short documentaries must explore the deep, often personal connections between human health and the health of our environment in a rapidly changing and increasingly urbanised world.

Q: Can the grant money be paid directly to me as an individual filmmaker?

No, you must have a legally registered production company in place at the time of application, because the award cannot be paid directly to an individual.

Q: What deliverables are required alongside the 10-minute documentary?

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In addition to producing a 10-minute documentary, recipients are required to create accompanying social content as part of their final delivery materials.