Isabel Davis is appointed Director of the BFI Filmmaking Fund, joining the British Film Institute in October 2026 for a five-year fixed-term role. The appointment follows her eight years as Executive Director of Screen Scotland. Before that, Davis previously worked at the BFI, including serving as Head of International, according to reports.
Davis succeeds Mia Bays as director of the BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Funds. The fund supports U.K. independent filmmakers and distributes roughly £20 million per year, as described by one outlet. In her new position, Davis is expected to oversee the operation of the fund and its grantmaking activities during her fixed-term tenure.
The announcements across sources present the appointment as a leadership change within the BFI’s National Lottery-backed filmmaking funding structure, with Davis bringing experience from both Screen Scotland and earlier roles at the BFI. The reporting specifies the start date and contract length, and identifies the previous executive director she will replace.
