Reel Impact
Applications update
Applications for Reel Impact round 3 are now closed. Thank you to everyone that submitted an application.
What is Reel Impact?
Reel Impact is our programme to support mid-to-senior level Black and Global Majority individuals and organisations working behind the scenes in film, TV, and cinema.
The programme’s commitment supports the creation of a more inclusive, equitable and anti-racist industry that properly recognises and values the expertise of its Black and Global Majority members, and the crucial contributions they have made and will continue to make.
- Black and Global Majority individuals and organisations who champion anti-racist practices in the industry
- Black and Global Majority-led or owned production companies, organisations or partnerships, running existing or new and innovative projects who want to scale up, build sustainability, or enhance their capacity to provide support, opportunities and inspiration for Black and Global Majority talent
- Mid-to-senior Black and Global Majority individuals, wanting to enhance their career, and/ or those of others
- We are defining mid-to-senior as those who have worked in the industry for at least five years’ and who can demonstrate experience and expertise for example in a management or decision-making position, or more complex roles.
- We are defining Black and Global Majority to mean people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and/ or have been racialised as ‘ethnic minorities’
- First stage applications are open from 09:00 Tuesday 17th March until midday Tuesday 21st April 2026
- If shortlisted, second stage applications are open from 09:00 Tuesday 23rd June until midday Tuesday 14th July 2026
- Awards in principle will be made by September 2026
- Successful awardees will be notified by October 2026
Frequently asked questions
If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ page. For any questions about Reel Impact that may not be covered in our FAQs, please email [email protected]
How is the Charity driving industry‑wide change?
We’re committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the film, TV, and cinema industry – making the industry a happier and fairer place for all.
Alongside the Reel Impact Programme, we are recruiting an Anti-Racism Wellbeing Advisor using funding from Reel Impact. Details on this hire will be announced in early 2026.
Why the Anti-Racism Wellbeing Advisor role matters
Racism, bullying, and harassment harm people’s wellbeing, confidence, and careers and we know these experiences disproportionately impact Black and Global Majority professionals, especially those working behind the scenes.
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