We're looking for an experienced videographer to capture our Summer of Freedom Reads programme.
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS NOW CLOSED
Videographer Brief
Paid commission: £2,000
Deadline for proposals: 11:59pm Monday 19th July 2021
Delivery timeframe: August – October 2021
Please send any queries to phoebe@nottmcityoflit.org
About The Project
In August 2021 Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature is running a project for young people aged 14 – 21 at the National Justice Museum in Nottingham, in partnership with English PEN as part of their year-long centenary programme, Common Currency.
Summer of Freedom Reads is a series of summer reading and creative writing workshops for young people inspired by protest and freedom of expression. Bringing together renowned, emerging, and new writers, readers, and activists, the programme will present timely debates and discussions, as well as taking a deep dive into some of the most famous (and infamous) books to have sparked public outrage across time. We will incorporate talks with writers, creative practitioners and artists known for their passion for youth empowerment to discuss a number of themes including free speech, censorship, protest, democracy, language and ideas.
Key dates for the project – It will be essential that you can attend the 3 workshops, which are taking place on 8, 15, & 22 August from 11.30 – 4.30pm.
About Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature
Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature (NUCoL) is one of only 6 UNESCO designated creative cities in England. Our vision is for a city where everyone is reading and writing their way to a better life. Our mission is to build a better world with words. We believe in the power of literature as a reflection of humanity and a way for everyone to better understand each other and the world we live in.
Since 2015, we have:
Many thousands of young people have already had the opportunity to grow in confidence, learn life-enhancing skills and discover their unique voices and skills through our work. Recent programmes include:
About English PEN
English PEN is one of the world's oldest human rights organisations, championing the freedom to write and read. We are the founding centre of PEN International, a worldwide writers’ association with 145 centres in more than 100 countries. With the support of our members – a community of readers, writers and activists – we protect freedom of expression whenever it is under attack, support writers facing persecution around the world, and celebrate contemporary international writing with literary prizes, grants, events, and our online magazine PEN Transmissions.
English PEN's work is made possible through core funding from Arts Council England and the TS Eliot Foundation alongside the support of members, project partners and Silver PEN partners.
This year English PEN marks its centenary with Common Currency, a year-long programme which brings together writers, readers and activists for an ambitious collaboration with partner organisations for events, residencies, campaigns and conversations across the UK and Ireland.
#CommonCurrency
The National Justice Museum inspires people of all ages to become active citizens through fun and engaging activities, exhibitions and educational programmes relating to law and justice. They provide unique curriculum-linked learning for children and young people in real courtroom settings and in the community.
More about Summer of Freedom Reads
Nottingham has a rich and rebellious literary history. The city has made a remarkable contribution to literature, underpinned by the city’s tradition of civil resistance, political defiance and social justice. There’s a contrarian common thread running through its heritage from Byron to Lawrence through Sillitoe to Sleaford Mods and the thriving, multi-faceted literary scene.
Held in the historic National Justice Museum, the Summer of Freedom Reads workshops will look specifically at themes of protest, free speech, and democracy, as well as taking a deep dive into some of the most famous (and infamous) books to have sparked public outrage across time. Participants will discuss censorship and how it has differed over time and place, and engage in a #PENWrites letter writing workshop.
PENWrites is English PEN’s international letter-writing campaign in solidarity with writers in prison and at risk around the world. For decades, PEN has supported writers who are unjustly persecuted for exercising their right to freedom of expression, and PEN members have long supported fellow writers by sending letters of support.
Summer of Freedom Reads will:
The impact and success we hope to achieve for participants include:
Who are we looking for?
The videographer will need to have:
If you are experienced in filming projects, then we would love to hear from you. We are looking to document the process, as well as get some interviews with those involved in the project and short clips we can use for social media.
We encourage and welcome expressions of interest to broaden the diversity of the writers and artists we work with. We particularly welcome applications from people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds; LGBT+ people; disabled people and people who are currently facing challenging circumstances due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
We also particularly welcome expressions of interest from people living in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire area.
Objectives and Outputs
To capture and evaluate the Summer of Freedom Reads taking place at the National Justice Museum, and young people’s responses to the project. You will:
Each film will comprise standalone case studies about the Summer of Freedom Reads in Nottingham and the impact of the workshops on participants. We expect that these videos will illustrate how our approach is creating opportunities for young people and highlight effective approaches to creative engagement. We want these videos to inform and inspire audiences by focusing on the impact and outcomes and demonstrating the power of reading and creative writing. Our aim is not to deliver a self-congratulatory or unsubtle corporate message.
Video Brief
Each video will include:
Application Process
To apply, simply send us a proposal (no longer than 4 pages) outlining why you would be a good fit for this commission. Please include any links to previous works and two referees.
Send this to phoebe@nottmcityoflit.org with the subject line ‘Project Filmmaker Application’. We must receive your application by 11:59pm Monday 19 July 2021.
If you have a question about the application process don’t hesitate to get in touch via Facebook, Twitter, or email.
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