A 55 minute film documenting the roller coaster ride of 12 would-be entrepreneurs as they follow their dream of starting a business has been premiered.

'Enterprise Island - the documentary' hit the big screen for the very first time at a private showing in Durham's Gala Theatre for all those involved, as well as key players working in enterprise around the region.

David Smith, regional initiatives manager for One NorthEast, said: "This documentary is fascinating as it shows the human perspective to starting a business. We really wanted something that would show the impact of such a lifestyle change and the documentary certainly achieves this. "It is a 'warts and all' film, which means it includes all the tears and laughter, not to mention tantrums along the way."

Enterprise Island was introduced by One NorthEast and the region's four Business Links back in February as part of an overall campaign to get more people to consider self-employment.

The challenge took 12 people off the street and through a series of tasks, residential weekends and mentoring, taught them the skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur. Following the screening, the film will be distributed to the regional Business Links and shown at universities and enterprise events across the region to inspire others to start a business.