London-based Young Filmmakers Call Out

CREATIVE JOB STUDIO: FILM
THU 22 AUG 15.00 - 19.00 | GREAT ARCH HALL & SCREENING ROOM

The Creative Job Studio is an on-going partnership between Somerset House and Creative Society which brings opportunities to hear young peoples’ artistic voice, supporting their professional development as they begin to sculpt their creative careers.

Our Creative Job Studio: FILM event on Thursday 22 August will bring young filmmakers and film enthusiasts (18-25 year olds) and established industry professionals together at Somerset House to share work, discuss ideas and investigate themes explored in the major new exhibition celebrating the past 50 years of Black creativity in Britain and beyond, Get Up, Stand Up Now.

We are looking for innovative young filmmakers (18-25-year olds) to submit their short films to be reviewed by a panel for the chance to be selected to screen at this event. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented backgrounds.

Themes:
Place | Home | Identity | Socio-economic status | Journey | Cultural heritage | Family Life

Criteria:
• Considerations: Quality of the work | Innovation | Relevance to the programme
• By submitting this work, you declare that this is your original film work
• All content must be cleared for use within the film
• Please note due to high volumes of submissions we will not be able to give individual 1-1 feedback

What will you gain:
• Your chance to showcase your original work to industry professionals at a prominent arts organisation in Central London
• Direct feedback from peers and industry innovators / potential mentors
• Meet face to face industry talent to start building your professional network

Please send us:
• Submit links to your short film to be reviewed for selection (no more than 10 mins in length), with title, full name and all credits
• If selected, you will later be asked to submit an HD film file (.H264/.MP4)
• A short (no more than 250 words) biography telling us about you, your experience so far and what this opportunity would do for your career right now
• Date of Birth
• Postcode: Where you are travelling from?

Offer goes LIVE: Friday 28 June
Online submission deadline: Sunday 14 July 2019 by 23:59

If you are successful, you will be notified by email:
Thursday 01 August 2019

Any questions
Please email Project Manager Kitty kitty@thecreativesociety.co.ukor Creative Careers Producer scottramsay.kyle@somersethouse.org.uk

The Creative Job Studio is a space where young people (18-25-year olds) from all backgrounds can meet employers, chat about skills development and network with other creatives. It provides a fresh platform for unheard voices and opens the door to hidden talents; it exists to ensure the creative industries has a workforce representative of our society.