Their short films have gone on to be screened at international film festivals the world over - one even scooped a BAFTA. Read more about how the CTBF is helping young people get a break in the film and television industries. More

Miss J, 35 an assistant film editor, needed to give her career a boost by going on a course. CTBF supported her during the course.

Mrs G, 36 a former usherette, suffers from a number of medical problems and has a young son with a behaviour disorder. CTBF helped to alleviate the family debt and fund adaptations to the family home.

Mrs N, 82 a former film librarian and negative cutter, lives in her own home without central heating and was finding it a struggle to bring in coal for the open fire. CTBF has provided a loan, secured on her home, to have central heating installed.

Mrs H, 65 was recently widowed when her husband, a former cameraman, died of cancer. CTBF has helped to pay for the funeral and is providing further regular financial assistance.

Jenny, 41 needed to retrain in graphic design after being out of the industry for 6 years bringing up a family. CTBF helped to pay for child care while she attended a course.