ArtFlicks

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Youth & Education

ArtFlicks applications are now OPEN! Submit your application via form.jotform.com/RuralMedia/ArtFlicks2025. 

The closing date is midnight 30th September 2025. Good luck!

🎬 What is ArtFlicks?  

ArtFlicks is a creative commission for bold, emerging artists aged 18–24. We’re offering £1,000 bursaries to help you experiment, express yourself, and make original work for the digital world.  

We’ll support you with online workshops, 1-2-1 mentoring, and production funding so you can create three 90-second films that speak to your generation using a chosen artform — whether that’s dance, spoken word, music, visual arts, crafts, animation, or something completely different.  

Your work will be seen by massive audiences via our TikTok and Instagram channels, where last year, the content amassed over 1.3 million views. 

🎯 What we’re looking for  

This year, we're looking for content that focusses on a variety of art disciplines. We want to commission creative ideas that showcase art in all its forms — raw, polished, or in-between. You’ll pitch a concept for three short videos that:  

  • Celebrate art it whatever form (or forms!) you choose  

  • Explore themes that matter to young people today (identity, mental health, climate, faith — or whatever drives you)  

  • Are designed to engage with online audiences  

Please note: for this round of ArtFlicks, we are not looking to commission documentary format films. Your films must creatively celebrate your chosen artform in a non-documentary style. 

You don’t need previous experience — just clear ideas, a passion to create, and a format that celebrates your chosen artform.  

🛠 How it works  
To be eligible to apply, you must be: 

  • UK-based  

✍️ How to apply:  

  • Pitch your idea by 30th September 2025 using this simple online form. You can submit however works best for you — write it, film it or voice note it! 

📆 Key dates 

  • 17th October 2025 — We’ll let you know if you’re selected  

  • Workshops: 4 online sessions during October & November 2025 (Tuesday Oct 28th, Thursday Oct 30th, Tuesday Nov 4th and Thursday Nov 6th) 

  • First rough cuts due: 12th December 2025 (we will offer help at every stage!)  

  • Final edits due: 31st January 2026 

  • Online distribution: February & March 2026 

💸 Payment breakdown 

  • £300 upfront – 17th October 2025  

  • £300 after first cuts – 12th December 2025  

  • £400 final payment – 31st January 2025 (after final delivery + quick feedback form)  

🚀 Why apply?  

  • Get £1,000 in support to create your own digital art series  

  • Learn how to make content that connects, with expert 1-2-1 mentoring  

  • Build your portfolio and grow your audience — with our help  

  • Be seen: Past videos hit over 1 million views on TikTok & Instagram

  • This is a safe, supportive space to explore your ideas and take creative risks  
     

👉 Need inspo? 

Check out what others have made on @ArtFlicks and @BookFlicks on TikTok. 

 

EQUALITY:

It takes diversity of thought and perspective to create innovative work. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

ACCESSIBILITY:

We encourage applications from artists up to the age of 30 who have an EHC plan in place. If you need any support in accessing the project, please email info@ruralmedia.co.uk  

To view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy in full, visit ruralmedia.co.uk/policies

ArtFlicks is supported using public funding by Arts Council England

 

 

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