UK Asian Film Festival presents

Future Forward: Annual UK-India Co-Production Day 2026

Unlock strategic opportunities for UK-India film co-productions.

  • Total running time 180min

Join the UK Asian Film Festival at BFI Southbank for the third edition of Future Forward, a premier industry programme designed to bridge the gap between treaty guidelines and real-world production.

This intensive day-long session demystifies the UK-India Co-Production Treaty, equipping filmmakers with the essential tools to navigate cross-border financing. By bringing together key institutions – including the BFI and Film London – alongside seasoned industry experts, Future Forward empowers you to master tax incentives, debt financing, and international market viability.

Whether you are a producer looking to scale or a director with a global vision, this is your roadmap to the evolving UK-India cinematic landscape.

Programme includes

  • Expert sessions
  • Film case studies
  • Pilot pitch market

Featured speakers

  • Monica Chadha: Non-Executive Director, BFI, and Strategic Adviser to the Creative Industries
  • Agnieszka Moody: Head of International Relations, BFI
  • Jordan McGarry: Senior Creative Advisor, PFM New Talent and Upstream, Film London
  • Sara Bonakdar: Producer, Fifth Mirror Pictures
  • Industry experts: from Calculus Capital and Macalvins
  • Sidharth Jain: Founder, Filmoney Ink and The Story Ink