The HELP TO ROLL Fund

On our 13th edition we launched the Help to Roll Fund, and we are determined to keep it rolling.

How to get funding for your project?

Craft and submit one page pitch via FilmFreeway. All applications will be evaluated. All finalists will get the chance to present a 1 minute pitch at our event to an audience and a panel of industry experts. The winner (or winners), selected based on creativity, feasibility, and impact, will be announced at the award ceremony.

Submit your one-page pitch for a chance to win up to £1000 to launch your project.

Help to Roll Fund – Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility:

   • Open to all applicants, with no restrictions on age, residency, or professional background.
   • Open to all types of film projects.

2. Intellectual Property Rights:

   • All intellectual property rights for the submitted pitches remain with the creators.
   • Applicants grant the London Rolling Film Festival the right to share their pitches with a panel of industry experts for evaluation purposes.

3. Submission Requirements:

   • Applicants must submit a one-page pitch through FilmFreeway.
   • All submissions must be received by 23 June 2025.

4. Judging and Evaluation:

   • Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity, feasibility, and potential impact.
   • Finalists will be invited to present a one-minute pitch at the festival event before an audience and a panel of industry experts.

5. Award and Funding:

   • The total fund amount will depend on the festival’s revenue from submissions and additional sponsorships, with a minimum grant of £500 and the potential for more, depending on available resources.
   • Funding may be awarded to one or more outstanding projects, as determined by the panel.
   • Support will include monetary awards, production resources (e.g., kit hire credits, post-production services), or a combination, tailored to the specific needs of the winning project(s).
   • Details of funding disbursement will be finalized with the winner(s) and outlined in a separate funding agreement.

6. Project Completion Timeline:

   • Winning projects must begin production within one year of the award date and complete production within two years of the award date.

7. Data Protection:

   • Personal information collected from applicants will be used solely for fund administration and handled in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Amendments and Cancellation:

   • The festival reserves the right to amend the terms or cancel the fund under certain conditions. Participants will be notified of any significant changes.

9. Dispute Resolution:

   • Any disputes arising from the fund will be resolved through negotiation, or, if necessary, legal proceedings under the jurisdiction of the laws of England and Wales.

10. Limitation of Liability:

• The festival is not liable for any loss or damage suffered by participants due to alterations to the event schedule, cancellation of the fund, or any unforeseen circumstances.