filmpro is dedicated to alternative representations of excluded voices, voices perceived as “other”, whether they be from a sexual, gender, disability or ethnic origin. Through continually evolving research and development, filmpro explores organic processes that empower the unique journey of each artist. Networking creative, technical and administrative personnel from diverse backgrounds, filmpro provides opportunities through inclusive working practices that encourage the creation of accessible works of art.
filmpro is an umbrella organisation supporting to work of a broad range of digital and film-based artists from marginalised communities filmpro comprises three main strands:
filmprofessionals
Mentoring and supporting artists at all stages of project and career development:
filmproductions
Producing work of digital and film-based artists:
filmpromotions
Supporting artists and event organizers in all aspects of curation, distribution and audience development:
filmprofessionals
Mentoring and supporting artists at all stages of project and career development:
- Takes the lead from each artists by listening and providing feedback in a safe environment
- Mentors and supports artists at all stages of project and career development
- Fosters collaborations between artists, linking them with resources
- Helps artists to develop and communicate their self identity and vision
- Encourages artists to work collectively
- Creates skills and information banks
- Acts as a sounding board for brainstorming and developing ideas
- Facilitates at all stages of project planning (which includes identifying sources of funding and other resources)
- Helps artists to develop their own unique working styles and ways of overcoming barriers to inclusion
filmproductions
Producing work of digital and film-based artists:
- Produces work of digital and film-based artists through inclusive and accessible working processes
- Committed to the creation of work in accessible format (e.g. audio description, BSL interpretation and subtitling) from the planning stage
- Engages in an ongoing exploration of the aesthetics of access
- Maximizes hands-on training opportunities
- Encourages artists to collaborate
- Encourages artists to develop their own production style
- Explores new approaches to aesthetics and working practices
filmpromotions
Supporting artists and event organizers in all aspects of curation, distribution and audience development:
- Works with artists, event organizers and audiences
- Develops innovative ways of curation and distribution
- Explores pioneering ways of creating an accessible and inclusive viewing experience
- Advises and collaborates with event organisers and distributors
- Nurtures organic relationships with all relevant sources of support within the audiovisual industries.