Deadline: 30 April 2024
Bradford 2025, in partnership with Screen Yorkshire and The Unit (an open-access production space in Keighley co-funded by Bradford Council and Channel 4), are seeking applications from Producers to produce 3 short films for delivery and exhibition in 2025.
The Producer will oversee three projects selected upon completion of a development lab, that will then move into financed production with their company. The Producer will support projects and creative teams through production, taking responsibility with a view to premiere the works in 2025 as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
Collectively, the ideas and projects they support will celebrate, and be representative of, the diversity of Bradford and the people who live and work here – this includes the team making the project, the stories/themes/ideas being explored and the people it is being made for.
Funding Information
- This is a paid role. The Producer will receive a fee of £10,000 to produce all three films. The fee is non-transferable, and the Producer must agree to take on all three projects. An additional budget of £20,000 per film will be allocated and managed by the Producer through their limited company.
Who can apply?
- They want to hear from Producers living or working in Bradford, with a demonstrable connection to the District.
- They need to feel confident that the project will be delivered successfully and on time, so please make sure you tell them how your producing experience supports this.
- If you have already received support/ commission from Bradford 2025:
- This call out is open to companies or individuals who already have a live project in development with Bradford 2025 but must be able to demonstrate ability to produce three short films within the timeline.
- Individuals/companies who have received an Unlimited Micro Commission are eligible to apply
- Previous Seed Commissions – if you applied for a seed commission in 2023 you can apply to this call out
Eligibility Criteria
- They’re looking for Producers who are:
- Aged 18+
- Must be available to sit on project selection panel w/c 15 July 2024
- Must be available to produce the films over Autumn 2024 – Spring 2025
- Producer must have a limited company and be able to demonstrate that they have a slate of projects in development
- Limited Company must be registered in Bradford District, or able to demonstrate a genuine connection to the District (living here, company based here, history of making and sharing work here, etc)
- Must be able to demonstrate production of at least 2 funded short films or 1 short film with relevant producing experience at similar or larger budget level; films must be either narrative fiction or narrative documentary work.
Ineligible
- They cannot support:
- Applications from limited companies outside the District unless the applying Producer is based in Bradford.
For more information, visit Bradford 2025.
