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Sheffield Doc Fest - Open Call - Entries for MeetMarket 2026
The MeetMarket is our flagship industry event for new documentary features and series, at all stages of production. The MeetMarket is open to entries from documentary makers from across the world, and we welcome applications from established, emerging as well as first-time filmmakers. Read the detailed guidelines. The MeetMarket will take place on Thursday 11 & Friday 12 June 2026. If selected, you will need to be available on these days for one-to-one meetings. Deadline to apply: 28 January 2026 at 18:00 UK time.
The Whickers - Film & TV Funding Award
The Film & TV Funding Award is awarded annually to an emerging filmmaker from anywhere in the world with the most promising pitch for a director-led documentary which fulfils the core criteria detailed below. With a main award worth £120,000 and a development award for the runner-up of £25,000, The Whickers Film & TV Funding Award is one of the most significant documentary awards in the world. Applications close: 30th January 2026 (23:59 GMT)
Film Hub North - Animation Development Lab
A brand new initiative for creators of animation in the North. Film Hub North is excited to introduce Animation Development Lab, a programme designed to support animators to shape bold, original short-form animation ideas. Over six weeks, five selected animators will follow a focused development journey to strengthen their concept and prepare it for future production and funding opportunities - particularly the Short Film Fund opening in early 2026. Takes place January - March 2026. Applications close 5 January 2026.
Escape2Make - Pottery Club Facilitator (Freelance Contract)
We are looking for an experienced pottery/ceramics enthusiast to run our Pottery Club team, planning and delivering sessions fortnightly. We are seeking a candidate with pottery experience, an interest in working with young people, excellent communication and organisational skills, who is highly motivated and innovative. Rate: £100 per session. Freelance Contract Start/End Date: Ongoing Year-Round (Starting 17th March). Working hours/location: Every other Tuesday evening, 5-7pm at E2M Centre, 56 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1LH. (Twice per year working a weekend). Apply by Monday 4 Jan 2025.
Octagon Theatre - Interim Producer
We are looking for a Interim producer to provide short-term capacity and leadership 2-3 days per week, to ensure the smooth delivery of the Octagon’s producing and programme. The Interim Producer will overlap during the transitional period, from January 2026 through to the start of the permanent appointment which we anticipate will be early April. Interview in early January, Application Deadline: 12pm, Monday 22nd December 2025.
Turn MCR - Open Call Dance Platform - Call for Proposals
Turn, Manchester's open call dance platform, returns to Contact in 2026, and North West* dancers and dance-makers (aged 18+) are invited to submit proposals of short pieces of work, works-in-progress, or extracts of longer works for inclusion in this annual event. To get a feel for it, have a look at the 2025 programme + image gallery and 2024 programme + image gallery. Turn 2026: submission of short finished pieces of work; excerpts or extracts of longer works; or works in progress by 21 March 2026 by initial Proposal Deadline: Friday 16 January 2026, 5pm.
Culture Creative - Artists Call
For the last 20 years, we've created 5-star light art experiences in some of the most stunning and often environmentally sensitive, heritage and landscape settings in the World. Each year, we programme over 90% new content on each of our trails and, to do this, we work with some incredibly talented, local and international artists and makers. If you would like to work with us and have an idea/concept, or existing artwork for hire, that you would like to see programmed as part of our 2026 season of light trails, download the brief from the site. Proposal deadline: Friday 16 January 202
Arts Council England - The Theatre Breakthrough Fund (North)
This is a new fund of approx. £2,000,000 to support Black, Asian and ethnically diverse theatre makers in the North to make ambitious new work. The fund redistributes public funding previously allocated to Eclipse Theatre Company and will continue our support for the types of innovative theatre, touring and artist development that the Company was recognised for. Specific criteria apply, and there are two stages to the application process. The deadline for Stage 1 applications is 12pm (midday) on 27 January 2026.
Lancashire Business View - Red Rose Awards 2025
Calling all Lancashire business friends - entries for the Red Rose Awards 2026 close soon! If you’ve thought about entering - or you’ve been part of the journey before - now’s the moment to step forward. There are categories for every business in Lancashire, whatever your size, sector or story. Start now and we’ll save your work as you go… you can enter up to three categories. This is your chance to:Celebrate your successes; Showcase your people; Raise your profile; Make new connections; Be part of Lancashire’s biggest night of the year at Winter Gardens Blackpool. Deadline: midnight 5th Dec.
Hotfoot - Digital Account Manager
We’re looking for a talented Digital Account Manager to join our award-winning team, someone who is passionate about building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service. Hotfoot Design is a creative and digital agency based in Lancaster. As an integrated agency, we offer a full range of services under one roof - including brand strategy, brand identity design, website design and development, and marketing campaigns. Your role is central to client satisfaction and account growth.
Lancashire: County of Song - Trustee Opportunity
After a successful start under the wing of Arts Lancashire, Lancashire: County of Song is ready to take its next big step — becoming an independent Community Interest Company (CIC). To guide this exciting new chapter, County of Song is now seeking volunteer Directors to join its new CIC Board. This small, committed team will help shape strategy, oversee operations and finances, and ensure the organisation continues to celebrate and expand the role of song in communities across Lancashire. Contact Loz Kaye at loz@lozkaye.com to learn more and receive a full role description.
Blackpool Council - External Consultant for Creative Blackpool Assessment
Creative Blackpool is seeking an external consultant to lead a vital evaluation of our collaborative work as we deliver on our bold ambition to become the UK’s Coastal Capital of Creativity by 2030. We’re looking for someone who can help us assess: How we work together as a collaborative group; How we engage with partners, communities, groups, and individuals; The impact of our work on Blackpool’s cultural landscape. he appointed evaluator will co-design an evaluation framework that captures the journey and impact, aligned with Blackpool's Cultural Strategy. Deadline: Sunday 14 December 2025.
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