Home Theatre – Filmmaker Call Out
Calling all Southampton-based filmmakers and creatives to deliver a new collaborative community project “Home Theatre”.
Southampton Forward is inviting artists, theatre-makers, and members of the public to shape a bold and exciting new project that will see the creation of bespoke new pieces of theatre sharing stories from our communities. Made in collaboration with artists and performed in homes across the city, the plays will celebrate the voices of our residents through their stories of what it means to be Sotonian from the many different perspectives of people living in Southampton.
The performances will take place in the intimate settings of local homes across Southampton and filmed over the weekend of Saturday 26th October and Sunday 27th October 2024. A screening of the film in early 2025 will invite audiences from around the world to see the work and be part of and online conversation about what it means to live in a global city that speaks over 160 languages with a rich maritime history.
We are looking for filmmakers to film this project working with local residents who will hosting performances in their homes. Working collaboratively to co-design the performances, artists and residents will come together to make new work based on the diverse stories of people living in any of the 17 wards of the city and what it means to belong in Southampton. Rehearsing together and devising the performance, our local hosts will be encouraged to invite their own audience of friends and family to a final performance in their homes supported by our creative team of theatre makers, producers and film crew.
To bring this project to life Southampton Forward is collaborating with Olivier Award-winning Theatre Director Kerry Kyriacos Michael. Kerry was Artistic Director at The Theatre Royal, Stratford East for 13 years, and led one of the most pioneering programmes of work in developing community-led collaborations both inside and outside of the venue.
We are keen to hear from filmmakers with an interest in exploring a practice of collaboration and codesign and who are driven to make work with local people bringing new perspectives to theatre and performance. You will be supported by a dramaturg/director and there will be stage management and production support.
Home Theatre will create three networks: local people, theatre makers and filmmakers. The collaboration between these groups is anticipated to generate creative energy, new ideas and insights making this an important and immensely exciting project.
What does the film look like?
A documentary that records the process of making Home Theatre – Southampton
This should be contemporary and engaging with the aim of entering film festivals and used as a tool for creatives making further work. It could include exciting graphics/animation and we would like it to be an interesting creative piece.
What do we require the filmmakers to do?
We would need you to film the process of the project. Work closely with the artist to visit the host and record the performance.
- Film process
- Film performances
We also require editors – this could be you or somebody to help you edit the work together to make an exciting, contemporary documentary.
What we would like filmed:
- As much as possible
- Artists/Directors will be working at Solent for the week leading up to the event
- There is also a training event/workshop on October 14th
How will you benefit?
- Paid opportunity
- 23 hours of paid work – amazing on your CV
- Project induction with Kerry Kyriacos Michael
- Work alongside City Eye consultancy
- Work alongside key practitioners from the city – building network
- You-tube/website exposure will develop your professional profile
When do I need to be available?
- Monday 14th October 2024 for workshop and planning with artist
- Week of 21st October – a couple of days rehearsals
- Weekend of 26th/27th October to film the performances.
You may also be required to go with the artist during the week of 21st October – 25th October to the host home to see the space and practice camera angles etc for the filmed performance.
Useful links:
Home Theatre overview – Theatre Royal Stratford East
Home Theatre Ireland Documentary
How do I apply?
Please fill out the application form here by 28th August midnight. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any applications received after this date.
If you don’t have access to the internet, or would rather apply in person or over the phone please call Annie on 07973 963688.
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