Tuesday 6th January 2009 6:53AM GMT

Newham Film Fund

The Newham Film Fund has been set up to provide financial assistance in the form of a grant to short film or video productions. The Fund is aimed at promoting the business development prospects of  local production companies and creative media talent.

Applicants must be production companies based in Newham which are seeking to develop themselves professionally and commercially. Productions should have a local impact in terms of  involving the use of local freelancers, local facilities and local film locations and/or film content.

The Newham Film Fund is part funded by the London Development Agency and European Regional Development Fund.