ArtFlicks

ArtFlicks offers emerging artists £1,000 bursaries to create and distribute original digital content designed for social media platforms.

• Applications are now CLOSED 
• Read the ArtFlicks Terms & Conditions here

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. 

We're looking for pitches showcasing four 90sec creative pieces that celebrate your chosen artform and explore themes that are important to young people today – this could include identity, mental health and wellbeing, environmental issues, faith but could also be about anything else you find interesting

How it works

• To apply, you must be either 18-24 or 18-30 if you have an EHCP
• Before applying, all applicants must read the ArtFlicks Terms and Conditions - available here
• Pitch your ideas using this simple form by 15th November 2024. You can tell us about your idea in whatever way is easiest for you.
• You will be notified if you’ve been chosen by Monday 25th November 2024
• You will need to attend 4 online workshops during December. Tuesday 3rd, Thursday 5th, Tuesday 10th and Thursday 12th at 7pm. These will be 1-1.5hrs in length and can be rescheduled/rearranged to suit you.
• You can then start to create your work and will be offered 1-2-1 support sessions from our creative experts
• Deliver the first cut of your films by 31st Jan 2025. Please note: these will be first drafts and will not need to be perfect! We will work collaboratively with you to help produce work you are proud of.
• Work on your edits/notes and deliver the final films by 14th Feb 2025
• We will distribute your films and showcase you and your work via our Artflicks TikTok channel, which consistantly ammasses over 20k views per video.

How you will be paid

• £300 upfront production costs on 13th Dec 2024
• £300 on delivery of your 1st cut 31st January 2025
• £400 final payment on delivery of your final films, attendance of a final workshop and completion of our evaluation form February 2025

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

 

Why apply?

• 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.

Learn more

If you have additional access needs, would like help with your application or if anything about this application process has not been accessible, please contact eviec@ruralmedia.co.uk

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