Artists’ Film Labs are regular meet-ups and workshops exploring what film could be. Drawing from the experimental spirit of artist film and hosted by multi-disciplinary creatives, the Labs are an opportunity to test new ideas and approaches to filmmaking.
Labs are an invitation to share skills and ideas outside the boundaries of established filmmaking. Whether you are a practicing artist, a filmmaker, or someone looking to explore a new interest, the Artists’ Film Labs are open to all.
Across the spectrum of film, join an exploration of the medium through writing, DIY animation, community work and more.
Please note: Workshops at 22 Bridge Street are limited to 10 people, and are for those aged 16 +
Filming Text, Forming Text
Join a free creative workshop exploring writing and filmmaking through text.
In this workshop we will look at how artists and writers can use filmmaking practices in order to advance the visual presence and reception of text.
With accessible techniques, using smartphones and phone editing, we will explore processes including:
- Camera and smartphone set-up for filming text on screens and in print.
- Capturing erasure, correction and re-writing.
- Using the body or embodied methods to reintroduce ‘live-ness’ and uncertainty into published work.
- Communicating the physical construction of language using scale, sequencing and editing.
- Exploring relationships between the written and spoken word through voiceover.
This is a peer-led workshop conceived as a space for co-learning, idea-exchange and experimentation.
Together we will test out 5–10 short-form digital filming and editing approaches, with an emphasis on the use of moving images to develop and share creative practice.
No equipment or experience of filmmaking is required, and we welcome participants from all creative sectors.
Participants are invited to bring a short text – either their own writing or a short piece they would like to work with.
Please bring:
- Smartphone with earphones
- Short text optional
- Small tripod / phone grip / selfie-stick