‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ Firm Big Deal Films Among Recipients Of 2024 BBC Small Indie Fund Winners

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The BBC today unveiled the 57 companies that have won cash funding through the 2024 round of its Small Indie Fund.

Launched in 2020, the fund was established to support the growth of small independent production companies across the UK with turnovers below £10m across drama, entertainment, comedy, factual, daytime, and children’s. For the first time this year, the fund also supports BBC Film. All recipients receive what the BBC described as “strategic investment” and a BBC commissioning editor as a mentor. With the inclusion of BBC Film, the companies will receive around £1.5m this year.

Recipients include Dreaming Whilst Black firm Big Deal Films, Me+You Productions, the firm behind Kate Winslet-starrer I Am Ruth and Turnover Films, the company launched by Rye Lane producer Yvonne Ibazebo. Scroll down for the full list.

The BBC has said the 2024 cohort saw the highest-ever number of diverse-led producers, with 77% (44) companies having at least two individuals in specific leadership roles from one of the following under-represented groups: Black, Asian or minority ethnic, Disabled, or Working class. The Small Indie Fund also continues to focus support for companies based in the Nations and regions, with 67% (38) companies based outside of London, with an increase in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the West Midlands.

“We thank all producers who applied to the Small Indie Fund this year. We know it remains a challenging time for the sector, and the Fund demonstrates our continued commitment to supporting smaller producers, right across the UK,” said Matt Travers, BBC Head of Business, TV Commissioning and Business Development.

Emma Kayee Head of Production, BBC Film added: “The sheer number of strong applications we received is testament both to the outstanding talent in our independent film sector and the unprecedented challenges so many producers are currently facing. We’re excited to be working with these ambitious, forward-thinking companies and we can’t wait to see what they do next.”

Companies selected for the 2024 Small Indie Fund:

Northern Ireland

Afro-Mic Productions

Big Mountain Productions

Fabel Productions

HopSkip Studios Ltd

Out of Orbit

Wales

Afanti Media Ltd

Cardiff Productions

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