Application Reviewers – Slate Development and International Co-Production (Majority)

British Film Institute

Remote

Salary: £75-£300 per application reviewed

BFI are looking to engage reviewers to review applications for two new forms of funding within the UK Global Screen Fund: Slate Development and International Co-Production (Majority).

The UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF) is designed to boost international development, production, distribution and promotional opportunities for the UK’s independent screen sector.

Role Outline

Reviewing funding application materials in relation to assessment criteria including international potential, creative and/or budget

Reading feature scripts, TV animation scripts and/or documentary treatments and visual materials

Providing written reports including analytical commentary and numerical scoring against specified criteria

BFI are looking for candidates who have:

• demonstrable experience in film and/or TV development and/or production gained through full time or equivalent roles
• demonstrable experience of reviewing scripts for film, TV animation and/or treatments for documentary
• excellent written communication skills
• demonstrable knowledge of the film and TV sector in the UK with strong understanding of the fiction feature, documentary and/or animation sectors
• for Slate Development reviewers, understanding of development budgets
• understanding of the international landscape for UK film and TV productions
• demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion

Applicants can choose to apply to review on one fund or both. Successful candidates will be paid a fee of between £ 75 and £ 300 per application reviewed, depending on the fund and the volume of materials involved. Payments will be made on a per-application basis.

More details and apply

Please apply via this link: https://bfijobsandopportunities.bfi.org.uk

Interviews will be held on 7 or 14 September 2026

BFI support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognises their need to address under-representation within their teams. As such, BFI strongly welcome and encourages applicants from our under-represented groups who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are ethnically diverse.

BFI guarantee a first interview to under-represented groups who meet the minimum requirements.

Further details about the post can be obtained by visiting http://www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/job-opportunities.

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The closing date for this position is 03/08/2026 at 17:00