Creative Newport: A Call for Filmmakers

The Brief 

We're seeking a creative filmmaker or team to craft a short filmic response, no longer than 15 minutes, exploring the theme of 'Creative Newport.' Your mission is to uncover the stories of the diverse and innovative individuals and organisations that contribute to Newport's rich tapestry of creativity. 

The Details 

Production Budget: Up to £10,000 (inclusive of VAT), covering all production costs, including crew, equipment hire, music licensing, archival footage, and post-production expenses. 

Eligibility: Applicants must either be born in Newport or currently reside in the city. The film can not exceed 15 minutes in length, and applicants must have prior experience in filmmaking. Applicants must also be over 18 years of age and not in full-time education. 

In addition to producing the film, successful applicants will also provide five paid work experience opportunities for Newport residents. This initiative aims to empower locals to contribute creatively to the project while gaining invaluable skills and experience in filmmaking. Supported by Ffilm Cymru Wales & BFI NETWORK, this training opportunity will equip participants with the tools they need to thrive in the industry. These placements do not form a part of your production budget. 

How to Apply 

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit the following documents to the link below:

CV, Portfolio, or Short Biography: Tell us all about yourself! Share your professional background, previous film projects, and any relevant experience or skills that make you the perfect candidate for this opportunity. 

Link to Previous Film: Please include a link to a previous film you have created at a professional or student level. This will allow us to assess your filmmaking skills and style. 

Personal Statement (A4 page max): Outline your connection to Newport and why you're passionate about making this film. Describe your creative vision for displaying Creative Newport, whether through a documentary-style approach, interviews, or other creative interpretations. Explain how you plan to utilise the five work placements as part of your filmmaking process. Feel free to include your aspirations as a filmmaker and any additional insights that showcase your enthusiasm for this project. 

Draft Budget: Please outline a draft budget for the film, including pre-production, production, and post-production costs. Utilise the provided template budget to detail expenses such as crew, equipment hire, music licensing, and any other necessary resources. 

Additional Information 

This project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, with additional funding for training made possible with the support of Ffilm Cymru Wales & BFI NETWORK with funding from the National Lottery. 

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion across the UK, of funding for local investment by March 2025. This job is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Ffilm Cymru Wales

Ffilm Cymru Wales is the development agency for Welsh film. We are dedicated to advancing and sustaining a strong film industry for Wales; one that we can all be proud to call our own. We do this by providing funding and training to emerging and established Welsh filmmakers, offering exciting cinematic experiences to audiences across Wales, and developing new skills and career paths through a range of training programmes.

Foot in the Door: Newport

Ffilm Cymru Wales have worked in partnership with Newport County Council over a number of years to offer creative training opportunities to Newport residents. In 2022 Ffilm Cymru Wales, in partnership with Newport City Council, were awarded funding from the UK Community Renewal Fund to deliver their biggest and most ambitious Foot in the Door project to date, giving people from the Newport area the chance to kickstart their creative careers with training and employment opportunities in film and TV.