volunteers course partners donate events events activites gallery contact contact press fostering promoting and celebrating independent film making . about the ift the independent film trust is a uk charity which was set up to advance the cause of independent film making by various means . we support initiatives that encourage interest in film production and help emerging film makers to develop and express themselves . our activities include the provision of training for the disadvantaged and scholarships for those who have shown talent but need monetary or other help . however we do not fund the development or production of individual films . we work with groups such as raindance and bifa to find and showcase the best in independent film to promote innovation and to celebrate the vitality and diversity of the sector . ift patrons nick broomfield michael caton jones terence davies faye dunaway bill forsyth kurt hoffman john irvin mike leigh sean mccartney samantha morton alan parker tim roth contact chairman neil mccartney neil independentfilmtrust.org follow neil on twitter neil mccartney follow the ift on twitter i f t our locationindependent film trust 9 collier road cambridge cb1 2ah 4420 7430 2696 the independent film trust is a private company limited by guarantee registered in england and wales . co no. 05159589 . home about donate events gallery contact