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.
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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.
SEP 2024
Waterloo Road Production Development Scheme
Deadline Mon 2 Sep, 17:00
A 6 month paid programme providing on the job training in junior roles in Costume, Post Production, Assistant Director, Hair & Makeup, Art Dpt and Camera through hands-on experience working on Waterloo Road. For people over 18 living in Greater Manchester.
Joy Unspeakable
Various dates from 6 Sep to 5 Oct
A dynamic, all-female, gig-theatre show exploring disordered eating through real-life testimony – why it’s all about food and nothing to do with food. As producers, programmers, theatre leaders, and artist development gurus in the North, Ordinary Glory would love to build a relationship with you and join them at one of their performances (in Chorlton, Leigh, Bury, Salford or Bolton).
1853 Open Studio
Sat 7 Sep, 11:00 – 21:00
Discover Oldham’s 1853 artist studios, meet the artists, visit exhibitions and take part in workshops.
Retro Nightmares: Prano Bailey-Bond masterclass
Tue 10 Sep, 18:30
A freee online masterclass with writer/director Prano Bailey-Bond exploring the creation of low-budget horror films and looking at effective ways of creating worlds on a low budget.
Manchester Music Scene Social @ Night & Day cafe, Manchester
Tue 10 Sep, 19:00
A quarterly get together open to artists, managers, producers, promoters, venues, festivals, photographers, designers, studios, crew, journalists and all of the good folk who make the Manchester music such a brilliant place.
Film Generator – writers programme
Deadline Mon 16 Sep
A BFI Network/Film Hub North programme for early stage writers who have something to say. Apply with an idea for a short that use the limitations of micro budget shorts to craft something distinctive, evocative, and compelling and receive development support from the Film Hub North team to shape it into a winning short script.
Interactive Dramaturgy 101 – online workshop
Fri 20 Sep, 15:00
An online workshop by Coney, sharing some basic practice for interactive dramaturgy, building models and formats for interactive and immersive experiences.
Netflix Documentary Talent Fund
Deadline Fri 27 Sep, 13:00
Five funds of £30,000.00 up for grabs for documentary short fims following the brief “You’re never gonna believe this…” Open to directors and producers who are committed to working in the documentary field from across the UK & Ireland.
Playful Activism 101 – online workshop
Fri 27 Sep, 15:00 – 17:30
An online workshop led by Coney’s director, Tassos Stevens, who will share practice for devising and delivering playful activism interventions and missions, with a range of different gestures and format.
Unlimited /BD: is LIT commission
Deadline: Mon 30 Sep, 12noon
£50,000 award for professional disabled visual and performance artists based in the north of England for new work to be showcased at BD: is LIT in Bradford in November 2025.
OCT 2024
Bolton Film Festival
Wed 2 – Sun 6 Oct
BIFA and BAFTA qualifying short film festival including screenings, industry talks, masterclasses and networking sessions. In Bolton.
Bring your short film to life
Every monday from Mon 2 Oct (6 weeks)
A 6 week course led by writer and director Dan Thorburn wether you would like to develop a specific idea you have in mind or are looking to understand a little more about how short films are made.
Rogue Open Studios
Sat 5 – Sun 6 Oct
Discover the studios of over 80 of Manchester’s leading contemporary artists. Based in Gorton.
Forward Together
Thu 17 Oct, 13:30 – 17:30
A day of access, inclusion and action run by Art with Heart and The Lowry. Includes workshops focused on access for makers and casting, 1 to 1 sessions supporting fundraising and producing and a lived-experience panel offering access top-tips–including learning how to embed access into funding applications.
NOV 2024
Aesthetica Short Film Festival
Wed 6 – Sun 10 Nov
BAFTA and BIFA Qualifying Festival encompassing short film, virtual reality and games. Including screening, events and networking session. In York.
Manchester Animation Film Festival
Sun 10 – Fri 15 Nov
The UK’s largest Animation Festival dedicated celebration of the animated art form including shorts and feature films competition screening, workshops, networking events, panel discussions, masterclasses and industry talks. Oscar qualifying. In Manchester
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
