Selected 15 – UK touring programme, June/July 25

May 5, 2025
A silhouetted crowd of people gathered around a large bonfire at night, with flames dramatically illuminating the scene. One person in the foreground holds up a torch or object beside a burning stone structure, creating a powerful and intense visual contrast between shadow and fire.

A silhouetted crowd of people gathered around a large bonfire at night, with flames dramatically illuminating the scene. One person in the foreground holds up a torch or object beside a burning stone structure, creating a powerful and intense visual contrast between shadow and fire.
Image (film still): Fergus Carmichael, Rhadinace, 2024 – courtesy of the artist

A touring programme of new artists’ film and video – nominated by the 2024 Jarman Award shortlist

Selected 15 brings together some of the most vital new voices in moving image. Curated in collaboration with the artists shortlisted for the 2024 Film London Jarman Award – Larry Achiampong, Maeve Brennan, Melanie Manchot, Rosalind Nashashibi, Sin Wai Kin, and Maryam Tafakory – the programme showcases emerging talent shaping the future of artists’ film in the UK.

Each Jarman Award artist was invited to nominate an earlier-career moving image artist whose work resonates with them. From these nominations, videoclub and Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN) have curated Selected 15 – a powerful collection of short films exploring themes of identity, technology, memory, and the body.

The artists in this year’s programme are:
Samara Addai, Fergus Carmichael, Teef Chan, Nia Fekri, Niki Kohandel, Jazmin Morris, Kadeem Oak, and Liberty Smith.

Selected 15 trailer, click the play button to view

For 15 years, Selected has offered a unique platform for discovering emerging talent, with a focus on artists pushing the boundaries of what moving image can be.

Join us on tour to experience a new wave of artists’ film – provocative, poetic, and politically urgent. See below for screening venues and dates.

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Programme of works

  • Samara Addai, Mood to Make Love, 3:26 mins, 2024
  • Teef Chan, Under The Trees of Hampstead Heath, I ate Fei Larm Char Rice, 2:28 mins, 2022
  • Fergus Carmichael, Rhadinace, 8:27 mins, 2024
  • Nia Fekri, I’ve perfected sleep travel, 5 mins, 2023
  • Niki Kohandel, A departure, 2 mins, 2025
  • Jazmin Morris, Mad Esmond, 1:30 mins, 2025
  • Kadeem Oak, Effra Creek! Effra Wash! Effra Splash!, 19 mins, 2022
  • Liberty Smith, My Exploding House, 17:13 mins, 2024

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Screenings

Fabrica, Brighton

Date and time: Thursday, 5 June 2025 at 6pm doors and bar, 6:30pm screening
Price: £3 + £1 booking fee
Address and info: Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG / www.fabrica.org.uk / 01273 778646
Tickets: BOOK A TICKET

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CCA Glasgow

Date and time: Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 6pm doors, 6:30pm screening
In-conversation: Selected 15 artist Fergus Carmichael (dir. Rhadinace) will be in-conversation with artist Emmie McLuskey following the screening
Price: FREE
Address and info: CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD / www.cca-glasgow.com / 0141 352 4900
Tickets: FREE – No need to book

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Somerset House, London

Rolling screening programme in The Pits: Friday, 13 June (4:30-8:30pm) and Saturday, 14 June (2-7pm) at Somerset House as part of Upgrade Yourself Festival
Panel discussion in the Lancaster Room with artists Samara Addai and Jazmin Morris: Saturday, 14th June at 4:45-5:45pm as part of Upgrade Yourself Festival
Price: FREE – BOOKING LINK TO BE ADDED
Address and info: Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA / www.somersethouse.org.uk / 020 7845 4600
Tickets: Book tickets for Upgrade Yourself Festival

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Nottingham Contemporary

Date and time: Wednesday, 25 June 2025 at 6pm doors and bar, 6:30pm screening
Price: FREE
Address and info: Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB / www.nottinghamcontemporary.org / 0115 948 9750
Tickets: FREE – BOOK A TICKET

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CAST, Cornwall

Date and time: Saturday, 5th July, 10am – 8pm
Price: FREE
Address and info: Cornubian Arts & Science Trust (CAST), 3 Penrose Road, Helston, Cornwall TR13 8TP / castcornwall.art
Tickets: FREE – No need to book – Find out more about the screening at CAST

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Towner Eastbourne in partnership with Devonshire Collective’s Volta artists’ moving image forum

Date and time: Saturday, 19 July 2025, 11am – 1pm
Price: FREE
Address and info: Towner Eastbourne, Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JJ / www.townereastbourne.org.uk / 01323 434670
Tickets: FREE – BOOKING LINK TO BE ADDED

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Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Date and time: Thursday, 24 July 2025, 6pm doors and bar, 6:30pm screening (Baltic Kitchen open till 6:30pm)
Price: £5 / £3.50
Address and info: Cinema 1, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, S. Shore Rd, Gateshead NE8 3BA / baltic.art
Tickets: BOOKING LINK TO BE ADDED

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Produced by videoclub and Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN). Supported by Arts Council England and Film London.

videoclub is an artists’ moving image platform showing artists’ work across the UK and internationally. We support artists through curated programmes, engaging the public through screenings, exhibitions, talks, residencies, and commissions. www.videoclub.org.uk

Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN) supports London-based artists working in moving image, working in partnership to deliver a comprehensive programme including production award schemes, regular screenings, talks and events, as well as the prestigious annual Film London Jarman Award. www.filmlondon.org.uk/flamin

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Dreamy Place — Talks on Asian Futurism

May 5, 2025

From Indo-futuristic museum to sonic archive, we presented a series of talks by artists and curators exploring Asian futurism in contemporary art practice, as part of Sudden Beams 3 at Dreamy Place Festival. Talks were presented in conjunction with 4A. I.: Elsewhere in India—an exhibition held at 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art in Sydney, Australia. Together, these events expanded the exploration of Asian heritage and cultural identities through the lens of art and technology.

Speakers:
Amrita Dhallu (Independent curator)
Gary Zhexi Zhang (Artist)
Elsewhere in India (Artists: Murthovic and Thiruda)
Kinnari Saraiya (Curator, Somerset House & Guest Curator, arebyte Gallery)
Morgan Sully, aka Memeshift (Artist, Musician & Curator, Latent Sonorities)
Chair & Moderator:
Michelle Rocha (Head of Touring, Factory International)

This programme was curated and produced by Platform Asia, videoclub and 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, with support from Art Fund, Arts Council England, Creative Australia, Diversity Art Forum, The Chalk Cliff Trust, and People’s Postcode Trust.
Special thanks to arebyte Gallery, Chinabot, and the teams at 4A and Dreamy Place Festival.

When referencing this programme in academic or curatorial research, please cite as follows:
Platform Asia, Sudden Beams 3: Talks on Asian Futurism, Dreamy Place Festival 2024, The Old Market, Brighton, UK, in collaboration with 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, Sydney, Australia, 27 October 2024.

For further inquiries or access to archival materials, please contact Platform Asia via email: info@platformasia.org.uk

Sudden Beams is Platform Asia’s annual programme platforming experimental and future-facing digital art practices emerging from South Asia, its diasporas, and neighbouring regions. To learn more, visit suddenbeams.com

Photo credit: Rosie Rowell.

Video production: Parable Film Co

Amrita Dhallu (Independent curator)

Gary Zhexi Zhang (Artist)

Elsewhere in India (Artists: Murthovic and Thiruda) & Kinnari Saraiya (Curator, Somerset House & Guest Curator, arebyte Gallery)

Morgan Sully, aka Memeshift (Artist, Musician & Curator, Latent Sonorities)

Panel & Q&A, led by Michelle Rocha

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The Wonder Club – sign up for 2025 programme

April 1, 2025
A person with curly dark hair holds a circular object with red, green, and blue segments in front of their face, creating a colourful lens effect. They are wearing a patterned red, black, and white top and are set against a dark background with a bright light source to the right. The image has a double exposure or motion blur effect, making it appear as though the person is duplicated.
A person with curly dark hair holds a circular object with red, green, and blue segments in front of their face, creating a colourful lens effect. They are wearing a patterned red, black, and white top and are set against a dark background with a bright light source to the right. The image has a double exposure or motion blur effect, making it appear as though the person is duplicated.
3D portrait by Wonder Club participant created during a workshop led by visiting artist Sapphire Goss

​​The Wonder Club is a creative programme for young people interested in experimental filmmaking and visual arts practice.​ 

Sign up for THE WONDER CLUB Spring 2025 here

For ages 13-18 years. Free to participate. Monthly on Saturdays at Hove Museum of Creativity.

Discover the roots of filmmaking with artist Chahine Fellahi
Take part in hands-on workshops where you’ll explore early film techniques and experiment with blending analogue and digital media. Reignite the spirit of curiosity and invention that shaped the beginnings of cinema.

Build new creative skills and be part of something bigger
Learn more about Hove Museum’s unique film and media collection, and uncover the legacy of the Hove film pioneers. You’ll have the chance to try out the processes that led to today’s filmmaking, and contribute to exhibitions and events in the Days of Wonder programme.

​Dates and venues:
Each session will run from 11am – 3pm at Hove Museum of Creativity

2025 dates:
Saturday 26th April
Saturday 24th May
Saturday 28th June
Saturday 26th July
August – no session
Saturday 13th Sep
Saturday 11th Oct

Click here to sign up

DAYS OF WONDER

The Wonder Club is part of Days of Wonder a three-year project exploring the heritage of film and media in Brighton & Hove. Produced by Corridor and videoclub in partnership with Brighton & Hove Museums and Screen Archive South East. With support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England, BFI/Film Hub South East, and Legal & General.

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Light Up Crawley Festival, 28 Feb and 1 Mar

February 17, 2025
A still image from the film Gaps in the Light by Lila Dance, featuring a silhouetted figure bathed in deep blue light. The subject's face is tilted upward, their profile accentuated by dramatic backlighting. One arm is raised, fingers delicately poised near their shoulder, creating an expressive and fluid movement. The ethereal lighting and shadow create an atmospheric and emotive composition.
A still image from the film Gaps in the Light by Lila Dance, featuring a silhouetted figure bathed in deep blue light. The subject's face is tilted upward, their profile accentuated by dramatic backlighting. One arm is raised, fingers delicately poised near their shoulder, creating an expressive and fluid movement. The ethereal lighting and shadow create an atmospheric and emotive composition.
Gaps in the Light – Lila Dance, 2022 (still image from film)

videoclub will be participating in Light Up Crawley Festival on 28 February and 1 March, showing two films as part of the programme, Gaps in the Light by Lila Dance and WARRIOR WOMEN: Past, Present and Future by Project Female.

Light Up Crawley Festival is coming to Crawley Town Centre on Friday 28 February and Saturday 1 March, designed to ignite Crawley with free, family-friendly cultural experiences. Collaborating with some of the UK’s leading digital creatives, the two-day festival of light and sound will transform familiar public spaces into vibrant hubs of interactive light art and performances. Find out more by clicking here.

Date and Location of film screenings: Friday 28 February and Saturday 1 March, 6pm to 10pm, former M&S building wall, The Pavement, Crawley.

Gaps in the Light by Lila Dance (2022)

Gaps in the Light – Lila Dance, 2022 (still image from film)

Jon, Claire, Mikey and Lucca are friends but do they really know each other? Stuck together, they close the door on their house for the last time; their lives interweave; small spaces become sanctuaries, cells, stages, studios, gyms and ballrooms.
When the walls are crushing in and you can hear your neighbours secrets but you can’t join the party or leave, what’s your escape plan? Become someone new, transform your life and walk out into a brand new beginning.

WARRIOR WOMEN: Past, Present and Future by Project Female (2023)

WARRIOR WOMEN: Past, Present and Future – Project Female, 2023 (still image from film)

WARRIOR WOMEN: Past, Present and Future is an exploration of how female protest shapes our world.
Acknowledging the fight that has brought us to where we are today, our young women reflect on the events taking place around the world and how the reality of women being stripped of essential human rights impacts their vision of the future where perpetually fighting for female rights is an irrefutable necessity.
‘Warrior Women – Past, Present and Future’ is a series of co-created youth-led dance fusion pieces which offers an opportunity for young females to express their response to political and social changes happening across the world and process the impact of those changes on their feelings of choice and agency.

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The festival is jointly funded by Crawley Borough Council and National Lottery Project Funding from Arts Council England.

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Underworld at Phoenix Art Space, 13-23 February

January 23, 2025
A dimly lit underground tunnel with a curved brick ceiling. At the far end, illuminated targets are arranged on a stand, numbered '1' and '2.' A person is standing to the right of the targets, partially in shadow. The scene has a stark, atmospheric quality with contrasting light and dark areas, emphasising the tunnel's depth and texture.
A dimly lit underground tunnel with a curved brick ceiling. At the far end, illuminated targets are arranged on a stand, numbered '1' and '2.' A person is standing to the right of the targets, partially in shadow. The scene has a stark, atmospheric quality with contrasting light and dark areas, emphasising the tunnel's depth and texture.
Stanislas Sauvage – Rifle Range, Brighton Railway Station, 2025

Discover the Secrets Beneath Brighton Railway Station at Phoenix Art Space

📍 Phoenix Art Space, 10-14 Waterloo Pl, Brighton BN2 9NB
🗓️ Preview: 12th February, 5:30-7:30pm. Open: 13-23 February, 12-5pm, Wed-Sun 2025.

Underworld uncovers the fascinating, hidden history of the underground spaces beneath Brighton Railway Station, including the enigmatic Cab Road tunnel. Built in 1841 as a passageway for horse-drawn cabs, this Victorian marvel has fallen into disuse, but its mysteries continue to captivate. This exhibition sheds light on the untold stories of these subterranean spaces, revealing a forgotten world beneath the city’s bustling streets.

The Cab Road tunnel has long intrigued both locals and visitors. Yet its stories remain largely untold – until now. Underworld invites you to explore the rich heritage of these underground spaces, connecting you to Brighton’s unique past.

Between October 2024 and January 2025, volunteer researchers, led by Brighton historian Jackie Marsh-Hobbs, embarked on an incredible journey of discovery. Through walking tours, workshops, and archival visits, they delved into the station’s history, creating a digital archive and uncovering the hidden stories that form the foundation of this exhibition.

Underworld is a must-see exhibition for history buffs, locals, and anyone curious about the secrets hidden beneath the city.

An Underworld website will launch alongside the exhibition on 12th February.

Credits and thank yous

Thank you to Phoenix Community Centre & Phoenix Food Shop, Phoenix Art Space, Brighton Railway Rifle Club (Phil Hamerton and Ambre France), and Govia Thameslink.

The project was made possible by the valuable contribution of all the volunteers who participated – thank you to: Alex Epps, Carly Jupp, Carol Homewood, Daniel Fagg, Eileen Campbell, Geraldine Booth, Heather Holford, Jean Blemings, Keith Upton, Michael Collett, Michael Prendergast, Michael Sherred, Mike Anton, Stanislas Sauvage, Simon Cooper.

Many thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for supporting the project. 

Curated and produced by videoclub and This is Wyld with Annis Joslin and Jackie Marsh-Hobbs.

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Days of Wonder X Dreamy Place Saturday at Hove Museum of Creativity, 26 Oct

October 12, 2024
18 frames from a black and white archive film show a woman in Edwardian clothes sat down. A pink circle covers her mouth and with each frame it grows to cover her whole head then shrinks again.
18 frames from a black and white archive film show a woman in Edwardian clothes sat down. A pink circle covers her mouth and with each frame it grows to cover her whole head then shrinks again.
Image credit: Turntable Zoetrope, Annis Joslin courtesy of Screen Archive South East

A Saturday of hands-on play with film and digital media featuring experiments with animation, magic lantern slides and zine making. Perfect for curious families.

Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of filmmaking with artists and filmmakers. Dive into Brighton & Hove’s groundbreaking film history as you create your own animations, experience magic lantern slideshows, and experiment with zine making. Ideal for young people and families looking for a hands-on creative adventure!

The Marriotts Magic Lantern Show

10.30am and 12pm (performances last 45 minutes)

Free, limited spaces. Arrive early to avoid disappointment

Experience the wonders of a Magic Lantern show brought to life with words and music by Allan & Rene Marriott using original slides.

Zine Making

11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm

Free, drop in

Make a simple zine inspired by the Days of Wonder exhibition and Hove Museum’s film and media collection.

Experimenting with Early Animation

2pm – 4pm

Free, drop in

Come and play with shadow, light, colour, animation and photography to creatively explore early filmmaking processes with Days of Wonder artists.

All Zinemaking and Early Animation activities devised collaboratively by Louise Conway, Chahine Fellahi and Annis Joslin.

The workshop programme runs alongside the Days of Wonder exhibition, which brings together four talented artists – including Sapphire Goss, Annis Joslin, Bella Okuya, and Connor Turansky – who have created engaging new artworks inspired and influenced by the remarkable film and media collections held at Hove Museum of Creativity and Screen Archive South East.

Days of Wonder is produced by Corridor and videoclub in partnership with Brighton & Hove Museums and Screen Archive South East with support from Arts Council England, Film Hub South East and National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Dreamy Place 2024

September 22, 2024
The words Dreamy Place float over a cloudy sky in dark pinks, purple and blue.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of creative tech and arts at Dreamy Place 2024, happening in Crawley and Brighton during October, and Chesterfield in November. 

The festival promises opportunities to experience dazzling light sculptures, spectacular outdoor projections, memorable performances, and extraordinary exhibitions. This year’s theme connects history and the ancient with the future, exploring light, magic, and collaboration using creative technology.

Building on the legacy of Brighton Digital Festival, Dreamy Place is committed to supporting artistic expression through innovative technologies and moving image. The festival serves as a dynamic platform for regional and international talents, offering a stage to showcase the finest in contemporary creative arts.

In October 2024, Dreamy Place will present two extended weekends of events celebrating art, creative technology, and digital culture across Brighton & Hove and Crawley. Curated and produced by arts agency videoclub, the festival will feature world-renowned artists and installations, alongside local talent and interactive events. Dreamy Place is designed to captivate and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, highlighting the transformative potential of creative technology.

In November, we’re transforming Bolsover Castle with projections as part of a new commission by Rebecca Smith (Urban Projections), co-created with communities in NE Derbyshire. Taking place as part of Bright Winter Nights in collaboration with Junction Arts on 29 November.

To find out more about everything that’s happening, see the programme pages by clicking here.

Dreamy Place has been curated and produced by artists’ film and digital culture agency, videoclub. The programme has been created in partnership with arts, culture, technology and community partners from across Brighton & Hove, Crawley, the UK and internationally.

Partners include 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, arebyte, Brighton & Hove Museums, Brighton Youth Centre / B.fest, British Art Network with Paul Mellon Centre and Tate, The Brunswick, Carousel / Oska Bright Film Festival, CFI Media, Chinabot, Crawley Borough Council, Crawley Library, Creative Crawley, Exploring Senses, FACT, Gallery Lock In, Junction Arts, Near Now, Photoworks, Platform Asia, South East Dance, The Old Market, Videotage.

The 2024 programme has been made possible thanks to funders, sponsors and supporters including Arts Council England, Art Fund, Chalk Cliff Trust, Crawley Borough Council, Creative Australia, Diversity Art Forum, Govia Thameslink, Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Jubilee Square, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Plus Accounting, Pop Up Culture & the Towns Fund by UK Government.

A logo banner of various funder for Dreamy Place. The names of the funders appear in the website just above this image.

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Call for Participants: Discover the Hidden History Beneath Brighton Railway Station

September 20, 2024
An image of a deep tunnel madeof brick with an archway at the beginning. The floor is made of grey cobbles.
A photo of a deep brick tunnel which has an archway at the beginning and a light grey cobbled floor.
Entrance to the Cab Road beneath Brighton Railway Station

Are you passionate about local history and keen to uncover the stories hidden beneath Brighton’s streets? We are looking for volunteer researchers and participants to join a unique heritage project that will explore the history and heritage of the Cab Road tunnel and other tunnels beneath Brighton Railway Station.

From October 2024 to January 2025, this exciting project will give you the opportunity to:

  • Visit the tunnels beneath Brighton Railway Station, rarely seen by the public.
  • Conduct research at The Keep, an essential local archive for Brighton’s history.
  • Work with historian Jackie Marsh-Hobbs to investigate the fascinating history of the train station and its hidden tunnels.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just curious about Brighton’s underground past, this project offers a chance to learn research skills, engage with heritage, and contribute to documenting the untold stories of these historic spaces.

Key Information:

  • Project Duration: October 2024 – January 2025
  • First Session: 18 October 2024
  • Locations: Various sites, including Brighton Railway Station, Phoenix Community Centre, and The Keep.
  • Deadline to Apply: 10 October 2024
  • Costs: Free to take part. Some costs will be covered, such as travel to The Keep.

The project will culminate in an exhibition of the findings at Phoenix Arts Space and the creation of a website archive, preserving the history and research for future generations.

How to Apply:

Submit your interest by adding your details to this Google form by 10 October 2024. Please include a brief description (200 words max) about why you would like to take part in this heritage project. If you have any questions, email: info@thisiswyld.com

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore, research, and contribute to Brighton’s rich history!

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Supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Call for film & video submissions for Dreamy Place Festival 2024

August 21, 2024
Large projection onto the brick wall of a regency townhouse of a woman with black hait and bright red lipstick and a shimmering blue background.
Outdoor projection of Shon Faye – Catechism by Emily Mcdonald (2017)

Submit your film to be part of this year’s Dreamy Place Festival

Two calls for film & video submissions by artists and filmmakers:
• One for filmmakers based in Sussex (East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove).
• One for LGBTQIA+ artists (UK and international artists are eligible)

Selected films will be shown as part of film trails at Dreamy Place Festival 2024. Films by filmmakers from Sussex projected onto buildings around the town of Crawley on 5th October. And films by LGBTQIA+ artists and filmmakers shown on the walls of Brighton on 25th October.

Submissions can be artists’ film & video, experimental film, Machinima, short film, animation, or digital works, and must be 5 minutes or less in length. 

The Crawley programme is delivered in partnership with CFI Media.

SUBMISSION DETAILS AND INFORMATION

Submission deadline: 16 September 2024

Criteria for screening submissions:

– Between 2 and 5 minutes in length.

– Be engaging for viewers who may be passing in the street or watching throughout the programme, for example be visually stimulating, humorous, narrative, spectacular, fun, surprising and accessible.

– Be appropriate for public / outdoor exhibition (must be suitable for children and adults in public space).

– Work must be in digital format and be high enough in resolution to show at scale (1080p / HD).

Fee:

– A screening fee of £50 GBP will be paid to the filmmaker if work is shown in the programme.

– Fee will be paid via direct bank payment following receipt of an invoice. Successful artists/filmmakers will be sent details.

Requirements:

– If the language of the film is not English, the film must have English subtitles.

– Only one work per submission (add additional submissions to a new form).

– Entrants may submit an unlimited number of works.

– Work must be digitally available.

– Entrants declare that the film submitted is their own and that its public screening rights have not been transferred to third parties.

If you have relevant queries regarding the film event, the entry process or require assistance navigating the entry form, please email: info@videoclub.org.uk

All artists/filmmakers will be informed of the decision to screen in advance of public announcements.

Submission:

– Click here to submit a film or video via a Google form.

– Complete the form and submit.

– Applications not using the application form will not be accepted.

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A QUEER Night at Hove Museum – 1st August

July 9, 2024
Two individuals in funny clown attire, posing happily with exaggerated makeup and wigs.
GA Smith & LE Bayley, Two Clowns, 1906 (courtesy of Screen Archive South East / BFI National Archive)

A pre-Pride party celebrating the pioneering history of filmmaking in Brighton & Hove!

Date: Thursday, 1st August
Time: 6:30pm – 10pm
Venue: Hove Museum of Creativity, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB
Ticket costs (pay what you feel from options): £5, £10 or £15
Book a ticket: SOLD OUT – please only come to Hove Museum if you have a ticket to avoid disappointment.

Join us for a pre-Pride celebration like no other at Hove Museum of Creativity! Queer Heritage South joins Days of Wonder for a night of music, talks, performances, video projections, and art, to explore the queer legacy of Hove Museum’s film & media collection.

The event will begin at 6:30pm with a series of talks exploring the city’s film collection and history.

From 7:30pm the legendary Club Silencio will take over the ground floor bringing their oddball queer campery to Hove Museum for one night only! See stars of the silver screen come to life through their unique queer lens, in ways that will astound, delight and maybe even terrify.

While across the museum you will be able to explore art, film and performances by Bella Okuya, Kate Shields, and many others, bringing Queer-themed art to life for Pride.

A QUEER Night at Hove Museum is co-curated and produced by Queer Heritage South and videoclub. The event is part of Days of Wonder, in partnership with Corridor, Brighton & Hove Museums and Screen Archive South East. Supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England and Film Hub South East.

A graphic sign with the words a queer queer queer night at hove museum (a pre-pride 2024 extravaganza)
Club Silencio

Films showing in the programme include:

Megan Watson, The Air in Cyberspace, 2022
Emily McDonald, Shon Fay – Catechism, 2017
Rosemary Baker, Lesbian, 2021

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SPACE SHANTY – an immersive intergalactic experience

July 7, 2024
A brightly coloured background in pastel shades of blue, pink and yellow stes the scene for the words Space Shanty with a red and brown ricket made of cardboard blasting off besides this.

Take a voyage into the unknown with Space Shanty: a playful intergalactic experience and voyage through time, based on Bristol’s involvement with space science and travel.

Taking the humble child’s space rocket as an inspiration for the installation, you will enter a theatrical space handmade from cardboard and materials donated by Bristol’s Children’s Scrapstore within which videos, lighting effects and digital installations will guide you through this indoor maze-like space.

Mixing fact and fantasy the journey starts in the floating harbour and explores how the stars were relied on by sailors as they crossed the ocean. Replica artefacts and stories representing Bristol’s work in the world of space exploration will be uncovered through exploratory play.

Your galactic guide will be Bemmie the Rat, a cheeky local chappie with aspirations of being a Ratronaut! He’ll help you navigate time-travelling portals and introduce you to far-flung corners of the galaxy, to spaces filled with heart songs and stories of communities living on alien planets.

Tickets, location and dates

Space Shanty is installed at M Shed in Bristol between 18 July and 1 September. To find out more and book tickets click here.

About the creators and organisers of Space Shanty

Space Shanty has been developed in Bristol by a collaboration between D-Unit, Dreamy Place, Yuup and M Shed.

About D-Unit
Famed for their immersive installations, D-Unit is a creative collective of artists based in Bristol. Space Shanty is the work of lead artist Megan Broadmeadow and the rest of the D-Unit team.

About Dreamy Place
Dreamy Place supports, promotes and invests in arts and cultural projects that explore the innovative use of creative tech and moving image. Including exhibitions, installations, festivals and performances. Dreamy Place is curated and produced by Brighton-based creative agency videoclub.

About Yuup
Yuup, the local experiences company, helps people find and book exciting things to do in their community. Yuup has earned a reputation for curating unique experiences for everyone to enjoy, building a place where people follow their passions, create memories, and discover things that make life awesome.

About M Shed
A place to discover the history of Bristol through rare and quirky objects, amazing film and photographs and moving personal stories. From prehistoric times to the present day, M Shed tells the story of Bristol and its unique place in the world.

Space Shanty has been created by lead artist Megan Broadmeadow and D-Unit, and commissioned by videoclub for Dreamy Place.

Space Shanty is supported by Arts Council England and Bristol City Council.

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Free art workshops – opportunity for LGBTQIA+ folks to create new artwork to be projected onto Bolsover Castle

July 7, 2024
Colourful projections of butterflies and flowers light up the facade of a building at night.
Projections on Bolsover Castle for Bright Winter Nights 2023, Junction Arts

Call out for LGBTQIA+ participants in and around Chesterfield, to work with a LGBTQIA+ artist to create new artworks to be projected onto Bolsover Castle. 

Participants will work with artist Rebecca Smith – also known as Urban Projections – who has collaborated with the likes of Avicii, Stormzy, Coca-Cola, John Galliano, Tate, Light Night Nottingham and the Royal Academy of Arts.

Rebecca will support participants to make digital artworks, including video, digital collages, and images, which will be projected onto Bolsover Castle on 29th November. As part of Dreamy Place at Bright Winter Nights. Curated and produced by Junction Arts and videoclub.

No creative experience is needed to take part. Just an enthusiasm for being creative. 

There will be 4 free workshop sessions over September and October, leading to an artwork being produced by November. We’d like to encourage participants to sign up for more than one workshop, so you can develop your artwork. But you are also free to sign up for just one or two sessions. Workshops will be held in a location in central Chesterfield with adequate links to public transport.

If you would like to participate, email: info@videoclub.org.uk. We will follow up with dates, times and location of workshops. Participants need to be 16+ to sign up. 

Find out more about Bright Winter Nights and Dreamy Place.

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LGBTQIA+ artist wanted to produce new digital artwork for Dreamy Place & Bright Winter Nights

July 4, 2024
A large tree illuminated with colorful lights stands in front of a building also lit up with vibrant hues at night, with rays of bright purple light beaming towards the sky.
Bright Winter Nights at Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire, 2023, Junction Arts

Junction Arts and videoclub are looking for an artist to create new digital artwork with the LGBTQIA+ community in and around Chesterfield in NE Derbyshire. To be projected onto Bolsover Castle on the 29th November as part of Dreamy Place at Bright Winter Nights. 

The theme of the project is community voice – the piece needs to be a creative interpretation of our (often unheard) communities.

The artist will work with participants over four workshops to explore ideas, make new work, and incorporate participants’ creations into one or more designs, which could be projection mapped or projected directly onto the castle. 

Workshops will take place in September and October, with time to refine artwork in November prior to the event on 29th November. 

Fee: £4,000 to deliver 4 workshops, produce the final artwork for projection, and support the installation of the artwork. 

Equipment and production: There is a separate budget for production for the projection/installation and for workshop materials. To be discussed on appointment. 

Access support: We have an access support budget for the appointed artist if required. 

Due to the location, we are expecting the artist to be based in the East Midlands / local area, due to workshops and installation being located in this area. Though we are open to discussion.

Deadline for submissions: 31 July 2024 at 6pm. 

Find the brief and application form by clicking here. 

If you have any questions, please email: info@videoclub.org.uk

Find out more about Bright Winter Nights and Dreamy Place. 

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Paid opportunities at Dreamy Place for students

July 3, 2024
2 people stand in front of a pink neon lit videogame arcade. One person is playing the game which is titled on top Asymmetrically Desirable Hyper Dynamism.
Photo credit: Rosie Powell. Videogame is “Asymmetrically Desirable Hyper-Dynamism” by Simon Wilkinson

We’ve partnered with Art Fund to create 12 paid positions across 3 different roles for students looking to gain professional experience and learn new skills in producing and delivering Dreamy Place Festival in 2024.

Dreamy Place is an arts, digital culture and creative tech programme, which takes place in Bristol, Crawley, Brighton and Chesterfield in 2024. 

For this opportunity, we are recruiting students to work with us on Dreamy Place Festival, which will happen in Crawley (4-6 October) and Brighton (25-27 October). 

Dreamy Place will deliver a programme of exhibitions, talks, events and performances in Crawley and Brighton by local to international artists. 

We are looking for students to work with us to deliver the festival, including on Marketing & Promotion, Events & Production Management, and Exhibition & Stewarding opportunities. There are 12 paid part-time positions available:

  • Marketing Assistant (2 positions)
  • Events and Production Assistant (4 positions)
  • Events Steward & Exhibition Assistant (6 positions)

To find out more and apply, click here. Deadline to apply is 1 August.

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Selected 14 – online screening

June 12, 2024

Selected 14 is a collection of diverse, surprising, and provocative new films by early career artists. The artists are nominated by the artists shortlisted for the 2023 Film London Jarman Award: Ayo Akingbade, Andrew Black, Julianknxx, Sophie Koko Gate, Karen Russo, and Rehana Zaman.

The programme includes work by artists Rohan Ayinde, Darryl Daley, Syd Farrington, Kneed – Ishwari Bhalerao and Leonie Rousham, Peter Millard, Morisha Moodley, Harmeet Singh Rahal, Jame St Findlay and Divine Southgate-Smith.

The online programme was available for one week between 12 and 18 June 2024. The above film is the programme trailer.

PROGRAMME

Syd Farrington, Descent, 6:00, 2023
Kneed – Ishwari Bhalerao and Leonie Rousham, Limits of Looping, 03:42, 2021
Harmeet Singh Rahal, The Time Traveller, Faiz, 4:24, 2023
Darryl Daley, Youlogy / No Ghost, 9:37, 2023
Divine Southgate-Smith, Wakanda Forever, 10:30, 2021
Rohan Ayinde, Bury the Evidence, 2:17, 2022
Morisha Moodley, you are a thing which even angels desire to look into, 4:06, 2024
Jame St Findlay, Watching Over Me, 5:41, 2020
Peter Millard, Please Let Me In, 2:09, 2022

Produced by videoclub and Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network. Supported by Arts Council England and Film London.

videoclub is an artists’ moving image platform showing artists’ work across the UK and internationally. We support artists through curated programmes, engaging the public through screenings, exhibitions, talks, residencies, and commissions. videoclub.org.uk

Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN) supports London-based artists working in moving image, working in partnership to deliver a comprehensive programme including production award schemes, regular screenings, talks and events, as well as the prestigious annual Film London Jarman Award. filmlondon.org.uk/flamin

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