Television Project Development
Television Project Development
Television project development funding is currently available only for companies based on or relocating to Merseyside through the Merseyside Film and Television Fund to assist with the cost of developing production for local, national and international audiences.
Merseyside Film and Television Fund
Investments ranging from £15,000 to £100,000 can be made for up to 37.8% of a project's agreed development costs.
Examples:
Funding for a Liverpool-based
company to shoot a taster tape for a new factual TV show, funded
62.8% by a broadcaster and 37.8% by the MFTVF.
Who can apply?
To apply for MFTVF
companies must:
- Be based in Merseyside, locating to Merseyside within 3 months of application or developing a joint venture with a company based on Merseyside;
- Demonstrate a business proposition that will benefit the Merseyside economy in terms of jobs and/or turnover;
- Show commitment to the development of the film/television/digital media industries in Merseyside;
- Meet the Small to Medium Enterprise criteria - less than 250 employees, annual turnover less than 40million Euros, annual balance sheet not exceeding 27 million Euros
When can I apply?
The Merseyside Film and Television Fund is open for applications
throughout the year.
The Merseyside Film and Television Fund is now closed.



