Vacancies
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Opportunities
Open Country: Casting Call
We are casting for the upcoming short film Open Country directed by artist and photographer Amaal Said. The film is a poetic and observational story about a mother and daughter walking the Pilgrims’ Way. As they journey from Old Kent Road to Broadstairs, they record a cassette for the daughter's ill grandmother. The film quietly explores their relationship, the landscapes they pass through, and what it means to belong.
Loosely inspired by The Canterbury Tales, Open Country follows two Black Muslim women stepping beyond their London neighbourhood to explore the country they call home.
Information as follows:
ROLE:
MOTHER
Somali woman
Playing age: 45–60
A mother character navigating grief and care
She has a warm, introspective presence
No dialogue- performance will be non-verbal and expressive but subtle
We welcome submissions from performers who are of Somali heritage. No previous acting
experience is required- we are open to both experienced performers and those new to screen work.
Audition Date:
Saturday, 3 May 2025 (via Zoom)
Shoot Dates and Location:
23–25 June 2025
Filming will take place in Bexley, Canterbury and Broadstairs
Fee:
Equity short film advised rates (half-day rehearsal + three-day shoot)
To apply, please email info@amaalsaid.com with:
A recent headshot
A short note about yourself
Any relevant links (e.g. showreel)
Calls for Entries
We currently run two calls for entries schemes:
- Michael O'Pray Prize: for new writing on innovation and experimentation in the moving image. Winner receives £750, and two further awardees receive £300, with texts published by Art Monthly and FVU. This is an annual prize.
Entries for the 2024 edition of the Prize are now closed.
- FVU New Takes: for artists to test new ideas and thinking in moving image. The programme will provide creative support for three UK based visual artists, who are within five years of beginning their professional artistic practice, to realise a new moving image work.
Entries are now closed.
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Equality & Diversity
We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion across all of our activities, so that everyone who comes in to contact with the organisation, as an employee, artist or member of the public, feels that they are valued and respected, regardless of their background.
The aim of the FVU Equality and Diversity strategy is:
• To confirm the key priorities for action to promote equality and diversity and challenge discrimination.
• To make sure that FVU continues to encourage a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued and that they are being fairly treated.
• To make sure that the organisation continues to attract the widest possible variety of audiences.
• To help the organisation continue to engage with a wide range of artists from diverse backgrounds.
• To make sure that FVU meets all of its legal requirements and responsibilities. relating to equality and diversity.
The full Equality and Diversity strategy is available on request.
Image: Michael. cleave to the BLACK, installed at Leeds Art Gallery, 2023. Photographer: Rob Battersby.