TNB XPO is in its 3rd Edition!

Created by The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC) with past support and involvement from Warner Bros. Discovery, Film London, BFI, ScreenSkills, Sony Pictures, NBCUniversal, Film Distributors Association, Film & TV Charity, and more, TNB XPO showcases Black excellence and encourages greater diversity within the UK screen industries and internationally.

We have an open submission for short films.

Awards & Prizes

You will have the opportunity for work to be seen by studios, broadcasters and streamers as well as the general public.

Rules & Terms

Only open to Black Filmmakers - Sub-Saharan African diaspora cast and crew (majority).

Films from around the world will be accepted.

All genres.

Runtime: max length 20 minutes.

All submissions must have Descriptive Subtitles in English throughout. Audio description is encouraged but not required.

Submissions dealing with sensitive themes and subjects must have a trigger warning note at the beginning.

Selected films will be grouped into two strands:
Pitch’n’Mix – Filmmakers will get the opportunity to pitch to commissioners.
Lion’s Den – Black creatives will pitch to investors who can invest in the filmmaker or a company. Sizzles will be acceptable as well projects that need investment.