ArtFlicks

Applications are OPEN for ArtFlicks / Pentabus National Young Writers 2025, a free online course delivered by Pentabus, the nation's rural touring theatre company, and award-winning production company Rural Media. Through collaborative and dynamic online learning, young writers explore how to write and produce brilliant short plays for digital platforms.

Aged 18 - 30 and interested in learning how to write and create short digital plays designed for social media platforms. We want to hear from you!

Deadline for applications: 10.00am, Monday 24th March

Applications are now open for Pentabus National Young Writers 2025, a free online course delivered by Pentabus, the nation's rural touring theatre company, and award-winning production company Rural Media. Through collaborative and dynamic online learning, writers explore how to write and produce brilliant short plays for digital platforms.

Participant age: 18-30

When does the course run: April 2025 – September 2025 (6 months). You can download the course timetable below. 

Number of workshops: 7 workshops + production time outside of sessions

Where: Online

Cost: Free

More info/How to apply: https://pentabus.co.uk/national-young-writers.

 

About ArtFlicks:

Through online workshops and 1-2-1 sessions young creatives are given training, support and £1,000 for production costs to create original artistic work that appeals to wide digital audiences. 

For examples of previously made work, see our ArtFlicks and BookFlicks TikTok accounts.

Why take part?

• Receive an Arts Council England bursary of £1,000 to help create and promote your work. 
• Accessible 1-2-1 support, guidance and mentoring from Rural Media’s team of Creative Producers, Creative Directors and Social Media Content Creators. 
• This your time to discover your style and express the topics that are important to YOU!
• Create successful, far-reaching social media content that celebrates YOUR WORK. 
• You do not need to be a professional or have any experience, this is a space supported by professionals to make your concepts real and reach wide audiences.
• Learn how to grow your presence and engagement with online audiences.

EQUALITY:

It takes diversity of thought and perspective to create innovative work. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

ACCESSIBILITY:

We encourage applications from artists up to the age of 30 who have an EHC plan in place. If you need any support in accessing the project, please email info@ruralmedia.co.uk  

To view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy in full, visit ruralmedia.co.uk/policies

ArtFlicks is supported using public funding by Arts Council England