The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund Announce that Submissions are NOW Open for the 2016 John Brabourne Awards

Leading talent development programme offers financial support to UK’s emerging film and television makers.

The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF) announced today that submissions are open for its annual John Brabourne Awards (JBAs). Continuing its commitment to supporting those behind the scenes in film and TV, the JBAs will once again award grants of up to £5,000 to individuals who are talented and driven but who have faced hurdles in progressing their careers. By providing financial assistance and development support to up to 12 awardees, the JBAs endeavour to help the UK’s best emerging talent to overcome barriers and realise their full creative potential.

Last year’s awardees include writer-director Kat Wood, a winner in the 2016 Jameson First Shot contest and writer of acclaimed short film, MR BOJAGI; Toby Fell-Holden, award-winning writer-director of short film BALCONY; Kate Moore, development executive at indie Powerhouse FLY FILM; and emerging cinematographer from The London Film School, Nathalie Pitters.

Previous recipient Kat Wood said of the support from her award “Applying for a JBA was the best thing I could have done for my career last year. The support I received from the programme was phenomenal, acting as jet fuel for my career. I’d urge anybody in need of financial assistance and support to apply without hesitation”.

Applications are welcomed from individuals with at least two years’ experience anywhere behind the scenes in film and/or TV, and should be made here. The deadline for applications is Sunday 31 July 2016, with shortlisted candidates invited to interview in September.

Barry Jenkins, OBE, President of The CTBF, commented “The John Brabourne Awards continue to grow from strength-to-strength, and are an incredible boon to the CTBF. However, each year we are reminded that so many talented individuals in our industry face hardships, whether it be ill-health, financial adversity or otherwise. Our industries remain uncertain and competitive, so we are committed to continuing the success of the JBAs to ensure we provide the opportunity to support those who need us most while shining light on our astounding existing and emerging talent”.

For more information and to make an application visit JBA Online or contact [email protected].

About the CTBF
The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF) is the charity for people working behind the scenes in the UK cinema, commercial television and film industries. They provide care and financial support to industry employees and their families who suffer from hardship due to bereavement, illness, redundancy or other misfortunes.

About John Brabourne
John Brabourne was one of Britain's most prolific producers with an illustrious career spanning four decades and twenty-seven films. He produced some of the greats of British cinema, including A PASSAGE TO INDIA, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS and ROMEO AND JULIET. His films secured five Oscars® and twenty one nominations.  John Brabourne was also Chairman of Thames Television and a Director of Euston Films and Thorn EMI.

Throughout his career he consistently championed the need to support new talent entering into the film and television industries, a cause he furthered in his time as a Trustee of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund.

The CTBF, is registered in England, Wales and Scotland (No. 1099660)