The Grierson Trust commemorates the pioneering Scottish documentary maker John Grierson (1898 - 1972), famous for Drifters and Night Mail and the man widely regarded as the father of the documentary.
Each year, The Grierson Trust recognises the best documentary filmmaking from Britain and abroad through the British Documentary Awards. The Trust encourages new filmmakers through its Education and Mentoring schemes.
New Trustees: Emily Bell and Jill FranklinThe Grierson Trust welcomes two new members to its Board of Trustees: Guardian News and Media's Director of Digital Content, Emily Bell and Jill Franklin, Managing Director of Franklin Rae Communications. Read more
Grierson 2010: The British documentary awardsEntries are invited for the Grierson 2010: The British Documentary Awards. Read more
DocHouse and The Grierson TrustDocHouse and The Grierson Trust run a day of screenings of the best films of Grierson 2009. Read more
New Chair of The Grierson TrustDawn Airey is appointed Chair of The Grierson Trust. Read more
Andrew Marr hosting the 2009 Awards at the BFI Southbank
Elizabeth Stopford receiving the Best Newcomer Award from Andrew Marr
Eric Sithole and Grierson Vice Chairman, Emma Hindley
Max Goldini and his mentor Brian Hill
Scott Dawe and his mentor Peter Symes
Tanya Seghatchian presenting the UK Film Council Best Cinema Documentary Award to Anders Østergaard for Burma VJ
Watch a video montage of the 2009 nominated films.
