Showcase

Spotting Cancer Early: Lung Cancer
One of a series of four films aimed at people over 50 who are most at risk of developing cancer. Dr Chris Steele spells out risks and symptoms and explodes a few myths associated with the disease and we meet two people who have had lung cancer but whose treatment has been successful. The films were produced for online use and distributed to a wider audience on DVD with a number of commercial print publications.

'Working with the Media Trust Productions team was a great experience. The team worked tirelessly to bring together lots of complex information and case studies in a bite-sized format that we can now use on our website, in supporter newsletters, at events and for PR. We distributed the films on DVD with Saga magazine, and they have received lots of praise from their readers. We're hoping to make more films in the future.'  Abigail Brown, Head of Health Campaigns and Marketing, Cancer Research UK

The Prince's Trust
Media Trust has received a raft of commissions this year from The Prince's Trust, including the production 44 nomination films for their Celebrate Success Awards, three case study films and a promo promoting their Business Programme and a one hour package of the high profile awards ceremony in Leicester Square.

'We really appreciate the enthusiasm, creativity, attention to detail, care, sensitivity and sheer hard work of everyone from the Media Trust. It's been a fantastic example of two organisations working together to achieve a really positive result.'
Paul Brown, Director of Marketing and Communications, The Prince's Trust

Mad for Dance – Danielle
One of a series of five short films commissioned by Arts Council and Five and broadcast on Five and Community Channel, this film features people talking openly about their experiences of mental health problems and shows how their passion for dance has been instrumental in their path to recovery.

'I thought they were lovely and a credit to the channel.'
Chris Shaw, Senior Programme Controller, Five

'I think your team worked fantastically well with these contributors to bring out the best in them, and clearly they appreciated it. It shone through the screen! What a delight to have the programmes on air. They deserve as many people to see them as possible.'
Kim Peat, Consultant - Arts, Broadcast, Digital

Youth Voices London
This high impact five minute film was produced for screening at The London Serious Youth Violence Summit to an audience of representatives from youth offending teams, youth organisations, local authorities and local services. Furthermore, Media Trust has professionally produced and authored a DVD of the film for wider distribution.

This program contains swearing

'An excellent film'
Javed Khan, Executive Director, Government Office for London

Lording It
A half hour documentary produced as part of the Department of Children, Schools and Families Shine Week celebrating talent in young people. The film shows three young people as they prepare to play a key role in an historic debate at The House of Lords. The documentary was broadcast on Community Channel and Media Trust produced trailer versions and virals for distribution onto third party platforms.

City of Sanctuary
City of Sanctuary is a grassroots movement that aims to make our towns and cities more welcoming for people seeking sanctuary in the UK. This short film shows how City of Sanctuary came about and features three organisations already committed to the idea.

'I have been able to show the film a number of times, and each time there has been spontaneous applause. Thank you for the care and commitment with which you have made it. Keep doing all you can to get positive and truthful messages out there. We need them.'
Inderjit Bhogal, Chair, City of Sanctuary

Churches Conservation Trust
A promo showing restoration plans for the Grade II listed All Souls Church in Bolton which was recently awarded a grant of £3.3 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund. In 2010 we will be documenting its transformation to a state-of-the-art facility providing education, training and health by producing a 1-hour film for Community Channel and various short versions for online and press distribution.

Backing Young Britain
Recruiting and training young people, including those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, to report on schemes and events is one of Media Trust's specialisms. On this occasion, Nathalie attends and documents the launch of Department of Work and Pensions 'Backing Young Britain' scheme. Media Trust has also produced films using young reporters for Big Lottery, DCSF, Youth Citizenship Action Agenda and Churches Conservation Trust.