Young creatives wanted to help tell Hull’s maritime story
Bright young creatives are being invited to take part in a project that will tell Hull’s maritime story.
Film production company Nova Studios is working with the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project to create a series of short films that will be screened at the Maritime Museum.
Nova is looking for 20 participants aged between 16 and 25 who will get the chance to enhance their portfolios, hone their digital and creative skills, and help shape the narrative of their hometown.
They will work alongside some of the city’s leading creatives, including the Nova Studios crew, Stew Baxter from the band Life, illustrator Alice Beasley, artist Annie Luke Turner, writer Russ Litten, and animator David Bunting.
They will be working towards the completion of short films telling an interpretation of Hull’s growth, development and existence as a maritime city.
The work will take place in five groups of four people working in the following areas of creative practice:
visual art and animation x 2 groups of 4 people
digital film production x 1 group of 4
music x 1 group of 4
the written and spoken word x 1 group of 4
Creative teams in each group will consist of young people and experienced practitioners working together in an exchange of ideas, skills and knowledge.
Participants will learn digital skills while making a genuine contribution to an ambitious creative work which will play a role in promoting Hull’s Maritime City status.
In addition to the main team film output, those taking part will have the opportunity to produce individual pieces of work which explore other themes within the broader story.
Matt Stephenson, director at Nova Stiudios, said: “This opportunity isn’t for just any regular Jakub or Jill with time on their hands.
“We’re looking for talented and motivated creative young people with original ideas. Assisted by some of the city’s leading artists, writers, musicians and film-makers, you’ll work hard in small groups, your ideas will count, you’ll gain real experience and have genuine input into an exciting process.”
Working collaboratively, the writers will create the stories which will be brought to life by the filmmakers. The artists and illustrators will create visuals with the musicians producing soundscapes.
The work will take place in a safe, friendly, accessible environment, and Nova positively welcomes applications from anyone who “doesn’t always feel that they’re part of the crowd”. “We’re not looking for sheep,” Matt said.
“You don’t need a qualification – all you need to do is show us that you’re up for the challenge – we want to hear your ideas or see your work. We’re not looking for passengers to make up the numbers – we want to work with the city’s finest young creative talent.
“If you fancy it, then tell us why you want to be involved and a bit about you.”
Anyone wanting to take part should write up to 500 words, or record a couple of minutes of audio, explaining why they’d be right for the programme, and send it to contact@novastudios.co.uk with the subject line “Maritime City Application”.
Nova is also inviting people to contact them on social media for advice or more information. The deadline for applications is April 27.