A new fostering film features Southampton.

'Everything' was unveiled as part of a campaign backed by more than 100 councils to encourage more people to consider fostering.

The film, the seventh in a series produced since 2017, follows a growing partnership of councils and children's trusts aiming to promote local authority fostering.

Councillor Alex Winning, cabinet member for children and learning said: "The ‘Everything’ film is an incredibly powerful fostering film. It reminds us that the relationships built between foster carers and the children and young people they care for can last a lifetime.

"As a local authority, the support and training Southampton provides to foster carers means we have carers who have been looking after children and young people for over 20 years, which is amazing and something we are proud and thankful for.

"However, we need more people to come forward and become foster carers to help give vulnerable children and young people the chance to thrive."

The film was developed with the input of foster carers and people with care experience, was produced by Reel TwentyFive, and project managed by public sector media partner CAN, with Rachel Brown.

It connects councils from Cumbria to Devon and Lancashire to Essex, and it aims to highlight the vital role fostering plays in changing lives.

The narrative centres on foster carer Mike and his family, who reflect on the positive impact of fostering during a surprise 60th birthday celebration.

Using nostalgic footage from an old camcorder, viewers are transported to the 90s and 2010s, witnessing moments that underscore the importance of fostering.

The film concludes with a powerful message: "What you do with your life could forever change someone else's," encouraging viewers to consider fostering.

The national launch will take place at the Everyman cinema in Birmingham, with local launches by the involved council fostering services.