Our aims

All projects must encompass the aims of Digital Markets, these are:

• To help overcome barriers faced by rural businesses in Cornwall by exploiting the potential of emerging digital media to market businesses effectively and to increase sales
• To grow Cornwall’s corporate and digital media market
• To grow Cornwall’s media, new media, and design sectors, developing partnerships that will increase capacity, providing ‘umbrellas’ of specialist training to develop entrepreneurship and skills, and seeding a commitment to capitalising on technological change.
• To drive competitiveness, innovation and enterprise; supporting the growth of the knowledge economy and ensuring that Cornwall continues its exploitation of Information and Communications Technology.

What we fund

We will fund projects for Cornish based SME’s (small and medium enterprises) who adhere to the application process and fulfill the eligibility criteria as detailed in the guidelines.

Please click here for the full guidelines - (Microsoft Word Document).

How we fund it

Cornwall Film will contribute up to 40% of the total project costs. Our maximum investment in any one business will be £10,000.

Please note you must apply before you buy (retrospective funding cannot be given, you must wait for approval before you make any purchases).

Expression of Interest

Your Expression of Interest (no more than 500 words) should contain the following information:

1. A brief description of the marketing tool you require and any companies/freelancers you have approached to deliver this (you can submit an expression of interest before approaching providers if you wish)
2. An outline of the target audience for the digital marketing, and why this type of marketing would grow your business effectively
3. The amount of investment you will provide, and the amount you want to request from Cornwall Film.

Please complete the form online by following this link... Online Expression of Interest

All Expressions of Interest must be received by 19th January 2007.