Every day, millions of people come to TikTok to share their creativity and discover something new. From film recommendations to the newest UK drama, the TikTok community are driving cultural conversations like never before.

With millions of posts on #FilmTok and #MovieTok TikTok has become a go-to destination for audiences to engage with everything related to their favourite films. This has paved the way for a new generation of creative talent and is inspiring the movie makers of the future.

To celebrate our community of film lovers here in the UK, today, we are thrilled to announce TikTok will be partnering with the London Breeze Film Festival. London Breeze Film Festival is a home for emerging filmmakers, connecting them to audiences, and providing new talent with opportunity to flourish.

This year, in partnership with TikTok, London Breeze Film Festival will launch a new initiative that will support emerging Black filmmakers across the UK. The competition will give young filmmakers an opportunity to pitch their short film scripts, secure funding, and create their films for a premiere screening at the London Breeze Film Festival 2026.

TikTok audiences can follow the competition throughout the coming months on their TikTok account @londonbreezefestival where they will be sharing exclusive content from behind the scenes and collaborating with TikTok creators in the build up to the festival.

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Sam Cullis Executive Director, London Breeze comments, "London Breeze is incredibly proud to launch the unique Young Black Filmmakers Fund, a dedicated platform for an underrepresented community within the UK film industry. This fund is more than just financial support – as a festival, we aim to guide, support, and elevate underrepresented voices from around the globe. Year-round, we strive to curate exciting, bespoke events that foster a sense of community and celebrate our shared love of film. The 2025 winning pitch will receive not only the backing it deserves, but also the opportunity to premiere at our festival in 2026 - something we are incredibly excited about!"

Madolyn Grove, Head of Creators, TikTok UK, Ireland & Nordics, comments, TikTok is having a huge impact on the entertainment industry as millions of film fans around the world use TikTok to discover, connect, and engage with their favourite entertainment content. We are delighted to partner with the London Breeze Film Festival to spotlight and celebrate the next generation of Black filmmakers here in the UK."

Alex Kayode-Kay the multi-award winning, BAFTA nominated director, writer, actor, producer and London Breeze Film Festival Patron is the creator behind the fund and will support and mentor the winning filmmaking team. The winners’ completed film will be screened at the London Breeze Film Festival as a UK premiere, at The Ritzy Picturehouse in October.

Alex Kayode-Kay, comments " As a filmmaker, I understand how difficult it can be to get funding and support in the early stages of your career. The Young Black Filmmakers Fund will provide a resource for filmmakers from an underrepresented community that I'm part of, providing a long term resource for these talented storytellers. I'm happy to partner with London Breeze Film Festival, who are committed to supporting emerging filmmakers of all backgrounds. I'm also happy for TikTok, one of the most important brands in the world today for inspire young creatives, to be sponsoring the first year of the Young Black Filmmakers Fund ".

New to TikTok and want to learn more about #FilmTok? Getting involved couldn’t be easier, simply download the app for free via the Apple App Store, Google Play or Amazon.