Directors Charitable Foundation

DOTB is back & more immersive than ever! Join our Directing in and for Immersive Spaces event on Wed 3rd June 2026, 6.30pm. DCF Trustee, @AlixAustin_ will be hosting with Sophie-Alicia Shaw from @StormjarStudio at @GardenStudiosHQ Reserve your place NOW: admin@directorscf.org

Sometimes life can throw you some serious curveballs and you can find yourself in a bit of a financial/ wellbeing pickle. It can happen to any of us at any time. Our UK screen directing community - help is at hand. More info and eligibility can be found👇: directorscf.org/directors-supp…

Happy Friday peeps! If you're a supporter of the work we do at the @DirectorsCF we'd love for you to join our community. No fees, no fuss, just a place to belong and where we'll share industry events, directing opps and support we offer. directorscf.org/join-our-commu… #Belonging

Kickstart your weekend with something engaging. Watch of one of our previous Directing Outside The Box webinars with the formidable Houston Howard J.D. and @futureoffilm and introduced by DCF's Associate Trustee @JohnDower. It's a really interesting watch. youtube.com/watch?v=kPMFm3…

If you are a UK Screen Director and things feel difficult at the moment, the @DirectorsCF offers short-term support. This can include emergency financial assistance and access to counselling sessions. Full details and guidance here: directorscf.org/directors-supp…

If you are or know a UK Screen Director feeling the impact of the ongoing production downturn, we can offer support including: – Emergency personal financial support – Free and discounted counselling sessions for Directors UK members only directorscf.org/directors-supp… Please share.

"The DCF provided a safety net and lifeline during a challenging film year. Receiving their support meant not only being able to access a means to help me with an emergency house move, but timely therapy too" - Yasmin Godo directorscf.org/directors-supp… #DirectorsSupport @Directors_UK

We were told to “Survive to ’25”, and now “Exist to ’26” - but if you are a Screen Director in need of financial support, due to being out of work, the @DirectorsCF offers grants of up to £1K. Details of the support can be found here: directorscf.org/directors-supp…

If you know a UK Film or TV Director who may be finding things difficult financially or personally, you may wish to let them know about the @DirectorsCF We offer short-term financial assistance and access to therapy support. Guidance and eligibility here: directorscf.org/directors-supp…

For UK Screen Directors who may need short-term support, the DCF offers emergency personal grants of up to £1000. Applications are considered in confidence, and decisions are usually made within just 3 weeks. Details and application can be found here: directorscf.org/directors-supp…

The Barbican Centre becomes the home of cross-media innovation on January 20. Join the Beyond Games: Transmedia Summit alongside Pocket Gamer Connects London — one day of big ideas, bold IP, and world-class storytellers. 🔗beyondgames.live/registration/ Get discounted tickets [DCF20]

The DCF runs two support schemes for UK Screen Directors who may be facing short-term financial or personal difficulty. Directors can apply for financial assistance, counselling, or both. Full guidance and eligibility information is available here: directorscf.org/directors-supp…

The DCF provides short-term support for UK Film and TV Directors (not for funding creative projects). We offer: – Emergency grants (up to £1,000) – Up to *six free or discounted online counselling sessions Apply here directorscf.org/directors-supp… *@Directors_UK members

If you are a UK Screen Director and things feel difficult at the moment, the Directors Charitable Foundation offers short-term support. This can include emergency financial assistance and access to counselling sessions. Full details and guidance here: directorscf.org/directors-supp…

If you are or know a UK Screen Director feeling the impact of the ongoing production downturn, we can offer support including: – Emergency personal financial support – Free and discounted counselling sessions for Directors UK members only directorscf.org/directors-supp… Please share.

In case you needed a reminder of one of the main reasons we exist...Here for You youtu.be/UeG3SWc2-mQ?si…

Check out our YouTube channel - some great content that you may have missed previously is now available youtube.com/channel/UCyUuV… Enjoy! @FutureofFilm_ @JohnDower @AlixAustin_

Due to a "technical hitch", we've been off X for a little while. But we've been very busy helping and supporting our directing community through our recent programme of DOTB (Directing Outside The Box) events - catch up with them here directorscf.org/dotb #DOTB @JohnDower

It's been a while, but we're back on X now! First things first: #NewYearNewOpportunities

Our #DCF volunteers inspire young people to become stage, screen & video game directors, & support #Directors in times of need through the Directors Support Scheme, & via our #MentalHealth resources. Please help support OUR work with a donation buff.ly/4h5ZjAR