Applications for ArtFlicks 2025 are now closed.

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 look for pitches showcasing four 90-second creative pieces that celebrate chosen artforms 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.

• To apply, you must be aged 18-30

• Before applying, all applicants must read the ArtFlicks Terms and Conditions

• Pitch your ideas using our simple online application form. You can tell us about your idea in whatever way is easiest for you.

• If successful, you will be notified and asked to attend 4 online workshops

• 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

• Work on your edits/notes and deliver the final films

• We will then distribute your films and showcase you and your work via our Artflicks TikTok channel, which consistently amasses over 20k views per video.

• £300 upfront production costs

• £300 on delivery of your 1st cut

• £400 final payment on delivery of your final films, attendance of a final workshop and completion of our evaluation form

• 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.

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