Open Call for Filmmaker, Summer School by Wakefield Council

Wakefield Council are pleased to offer a commission for a suitable organisation, business, or individual practitioner to produce and direct a collection of short films documenting their new creative development programme, summer s’cool.

The films will capture the spirit of summer s’cool, documenting the learning outcomes for children and young people in a captivating and inspiring format. They are particularly interested in an inclusive approach where the creative work made by the young people forms part of the film.

The filmmaker must be willing to work collaboratively with up to two Trainees (e.g., college / university students or other early career trainees) on this project, offering them a learning opportunity of work experience and professional guidance.

The film will form part of their evaluation of summer s’cool and will be widely shared on linked websites e.g., Creative Wakefield, social media platforms, as well as by their delivery partners.

Key Requirements

To produce and direct a short film, trailer, and mini-film series
To film activity taking place from 25-July to 26-August 2022, plus one-day showcase in September (date TBC)
To film in 6 locations around the Wakefield district
To provide mentoring and guidance of 2 Trainees appointed by Wakefield Council
Applicants should demonstrate connectivity to Wakefield district, a track record of delivering high-quality professional film projects and an imaginative approach to documentary storytelling

For more information, please visit the website below to refer to the summer s'cool Filmmaker Brief

For more information visit https://creativewakefield.net/summers-cool-open-call-filmmaker/