Explore below useful information covering a range of support for artists across art-forms including our calendar of external event and opportunities, information on funding bodies, networks, other creative organisations and much more – we do hope it’s a useful starting point and please do contact us via TalentDevelopment@homemcr.org if you have resources to add.
You can also find out about the artists we work with. Our regular Artist Spotlights discuss artists creative practices, inspirations and share some practical career advice.
Resources
Calendar/ Events & Opportunities from our friends
Thngs of interest in Manchester and the North. Not all activities listed are free, click on the link for more info.
If you spot something of interest to fellow creatives or have an opportunity you’d like us to add, drop us an email.
The BFI Doc Society RAD (Research and Development) Fund
Rolling
Early Development Feature Documentary Funding up to £10,000
Discovery and Impact feature funding application
Rolling
Original live action and animation feature filmmaking fund for experienced directors or debut filmmakers with projects budgeted above £3,500,000.
DEC 2024
Immersive Arts programme
Deadline: Mon 2 Dec
A brand new funding and support programme for UK-based artists, designed to help them develop their art by using immersive technologies. Artists at all levels of experience are invited to apply, to explore, experiment or expand how they work with this exciting field of practice.
Manchester Post Social
Wed 9 Dec from 18:00
A christmas social for all post production professionals and students.
Factory International Fellowship
Deadline: Mon 9 Dec
An opportunity for six artists based in the North to scale up their ambition through gaining insight into how Aviva Studios and Manchester International Festival make work. Includes bursary, mentoring opportunities, coaching, observational placements, peer-to-peer learning and access to Factory International teams.
Film Generator: Directors
Deadline Wed 11 Dec
A new programme that seeks to support early-stage directors in the North to experiment, find their voice, and develop as storytellers. Directors are invited to pitch to work with a selection of 4 films developed in the first stage of Generator. Selected directors will have group sessions with industry guests and one-to-one mentoring with Film Hub North Talent Executives
South Asian Artist Takeover
Deadline: Mon 16 Dec
In May 2025, Aviva Studios will hand over the keys to their South Warehouse space for use by a South Asian artist or collective that wants to explore working at an epic scale, experiment, and play. Includes a budget of £10000, decicated production manager and networking opportunities. Open to South Asian artists from any discipline based in the North of England, who have a minimum of five years of professional practice.
BBC Small Indie Fund
Deadline Tue 31 Dec
The Small Indie Fund ring-fences £1million a year to back talented small independent production companies with turnovers of less than £10million, with a special focus on diverse-led companies and those based outside of London. Available to companies working across factual, entertainment, comedy, children’s, drama, daytime and film. Successful indies receive investment to help them develop and BBC mentors.
Jan 2025
Call for Northern shorts: Northern Exposures
Deadline Mon 6 Jan
A touring programme of work from filmmakers based in the North of England organised by Film Hub North.
The Creative Well
Wed 8 Jan – Wed 19 Feb
The Performers’ Playground 7 week programme for creative of all backgrounds to delve into their creativity in a non-performance environment and to see the benefits of building creative habits such as movement, free writing, breath work and image streaming. The Creative Well offers you structures to help re-commit to your practice with passion, playfulness, joy and freedom.
Write On Track
Sat 11 Jan – Sat 15 Feb
A new online workshop series by Manchester-based writer Tiffany Bowman designed to inspire and empower writers aged 26+ at an affordable price.
Artist Brew Day 1 to 1 with Art with Heart
Mon 13 – Thu 16 Jan
Join Art with Heart’s Sarah Emmott, Rachel Moorhouse and Megan Holland for 1-1 advice sessions. In these 40 minute sessions, you can bring any pressing challenges, thoughts and questions you might want advice on. For people living, learning and/or earning in Salford.
Screenwriting Weekender (Newcastle)
Fri 31 Jan – Sun 2 Feb
A packed weekend of TV industry talks, workshops and networking aimed at writers who want to improve their screenwriting skills, get industry know how and make new connections.
Artist Make Packs
These packs were commissioned for the Manchester Open 2022 but still remain relevant if you are looking for some advice or inspiration.
Resources & Artist Spotlights
Case Study
Growing your network & finding collaborators – Filmmakers
Places and networks where you can meet other filmmakers.