About Us | The Offshoot Foundation

Inspiring the next generation of filmmakers.

At The Offshoot Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of filmmaking to shape young minds and ignite creativity. Our mission is to provide accessible and enriching opportunities for the next generation of filmmakers, storytellers, and visual artists.

With a passion for nurturing talent, we offer dynamic workshops and programs that empower youth to explore the world of filmmaking. Our experienced mentors and industry professionals guide participants through hands-on experiences, cultivating technical skills and fostering a deep understanding of storytelling.

Since our inception, we’ve been dedicated to making a lasting impact. Through collaboration and community engagement, we strive to break down barriers and make film education inclusive for all. Our success is measured not only by the films created but by the confidence gained, the voices amplified, and the futures shaped.

Join us in our journey to inspire, educate, and create. Together, we can light the spark of creativity and propel young visionaries toward a future where their stories have the power to change the world.

Our Mission

To advance in life young people (under 25 years of age).

To advance education and training ( in particular among disadvantaged people who are disadvantaged by reason of their economic and/or social position).

By using a range of creative media opportunities and expenditures for their benefit with the aim of empowering, enthusing, and inspiring them to develop life skills and raise their aspirations in order to better equip them to reach their full potential and better contribute to society.

The foundation's initiatives have been instrumental in:

Developing social and technical skills
Building confidence
Teaching teamwork, communication and leadership skills
Employing people who what already completed our courses to mentor new participants
Encouraging young mentors into specialist or general further education and into work.

The foundation works with a diverse range of participants, including:

Children - Any school age children, separate youth organisations and schools
Teenagers - young people living in disadvantaged areas, youth organisations and schools. NEET young peopple, young people with disabilities, pupil referral units working with disadvantaged people.
Young Adults - Adults with disabilities, long-term unenployed, young offenders, young people in care, young carers.