The F Ward is a film about voices that are too often silenced. Set in a UK care home during the Covid-19 pandemic, it tells the story of people living with dementia, portrayed not by actors, but by individuals genuinely living with dementia themselves. This approach hasn’t been tried before in British cinema, and it’s time for it to happen now.

The pandemic brought unimaginable challenges to care homes across the country. For people with dementia, the effects of isolation, confusion, and fear were magnified behind closed doors. Yet beneath the headlines and statistics lie real lives, real families, and real moments of courage and hope. The F Ward is determined to bring these stories to the screen, shaped and performed by those who have lived them.

What makes this project truly unique is its collaborative spirit. People with dementia are not just the subject; they are the storytellers and the stars. The script has been developed alongside the cast, ensuring that every scene is rooted in lived experience and that every performance is imbued with truth and dignity. We are working closely with dementia specialists to ensure everyone involved is supported, respected, and safe throughout the process.

Your support will make a tangible difference. Every donation will go directly towards fair pay for our cast and crew, specialist safeguarding measures, and creating an accessible, inclusive production. We are committed to making the film available to as wide an audience as possible, including people living with dementia and their families, care staff, and the wider public.

By supporting The F Ward, you are helping to fight stigma and raise awareness. You are helping to spark conversations about care, dignity, and what it means to listen to those whose voices are so often missed. Most of all, you are helping to create a work of art that could change not just the way people think about dementia, but the way we care for each other as a society.

If you believe in the power of real stories and the importance of representation, please consider supporting The F Ward today. Your generosity will help us honour the experiences of people with dementia and ensure their stories are told, by those who know them best.

Thank you for reading and for anything you can give. We will keep you updated every step of the way as this film comes to life.