Letter From London: the Wellcome Trust

As British filmmakers increasingly look for funding outside of television to get docs made, one option is the Wellcome Trust, which supports projects that engage audiences around issues related to biomedical science. The Trust awards broadcast development grants of up to £10,000, offers occasional production funding for films and hosts pitching sessions and matchmaking events to bring together scientists and filmmakers. Carol Nahra spoke to the Trust's Tom Ziessen, about how the charity aims to influence British broadcasting.

February 6, 2009

As British filmmakers increasingly look for funding outside of television to get docs made, one option is the Wellcome Trust, which supports projects that engage audiences around issues related to biomedical science. The Trust awards broadcast development grants of up to £10,000, offers occasional production funding for films and hosts pitching sessions and matchmaking events to bring together scientists and filmmakers. Carol Nahra spoke to the Trust's Tom Ziessen, about how the charity aims to influence British broadcasting.