Sir Horace Ové Grant
Sir Horace Ové was one of the leading Black independent filmmakers to emerge in Britain in the post-war period, and the first Black British filmmaker to direct a feature-length film, Pressure.
Launched in honour of film industry trailblazer, the Sir Horace Ové grant has been created to help Black and Global Majority talent working behind the scenes in film, TV, and cinema to access opportunities and navigate barriers to career progression.
The Sir Horace Ové grant provides financial support of up to £500 to address immediate financial challenges, or help you get back to work.
Important: please read our full eligibility criteria to find out more before completing your application.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for a Stop-Gap Grant, you must:
- Be working in a behind the scenes role in film or television in the UK.
- Contributing to creating or distributing entertainment that appears in cinemas, on UK TV channels, on-demand services, or pay-to-view digital platforms.
- Have at least 40 days of paid work in the last 18 months or have worked for at least two years in the film and TV industry, seeking support to return to work after a career break.
Support for cinema workers
Financial aid, including the Stop-Gap Grant, is available to front of house staff, back-office and technical teams who have worked full-time in the cinema industry for 18 months within the last two years.
The grant I received from the Film and TV Charity really helped alleviate some of the stress accompanying the difficult situation I was facing. I feel for the first time in my life that things might start going well for me and I am in the right place to be ambitious and enthusiastic about the work I do.Ashley, Sound Engineer
Apply for a Sir Horace Ové Grant
Before you start your application, please make sure you’ve read and understood the eligibility criteria for the Sir Horace Ové Grant. You can view the full guidance here.
To apply, you’ll need:
- a copy of your photo ID
- your CV
- links to your professional profiles (e.g. Talent Manager, Mandy etc.)
- an overview of your monthly income and outgoings
If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible or have any questions, please get in touch with our team at [email protected] before you apply.
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If you are not eligible for our financial grants, you can also use the free Grants Search tool - powered by Turn2Us - to be matched to grants for which you may be eligible.