Manchester is renowned for its film making, but the lack of funding for independent film-makers and an increasing reliance on Crowdfunding could create difficulties for potential directors.

Move over Starbucks and Costa, a Cheadle entrepreneur is providing a top-quality caffeine boost to Manchester and beyond.

A Manchester musician is offering you the chance to have a full-blown gig in the comfort of your living room in return for help funding his latest album.

A Wigan-born writer, artist and all-round creative is appealing for your help to get his crime thriller meets gritty reality graphic novel, featuring Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Roger Moore, off the ground.

Pre-apocalypse sci-fi thriller The Last Man on Earth, which features former Doctor Who star Colin Baker, is shooting in Manchester next month.

Liam Cubley is using crowdfunding site IndieGoGo to try and raise the £7,000 he needs to get the project off the ground.