Partners in Creative Learning (PiCL)
Job Summary
Job Description
As part of the CASCADE programme, we are looking to commission a filmmaker/a consortium of artists to create a short film with the CASCADE group about/for Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent which will be launched in June 2026.
Stoke Creates CASCADE project
CASCADE is our aspirational co-created project which aims to transform Stoke-on-Trent’s arts ecology. Funded by significant initial investment from Arts Council England, and complemented by further financial input from the government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, the CASCADE initiative spans three years as the first phase of an emerging ten-year strategic plan. CASCADE launched in Autumn 2023. The project’s aim is to nurture a skilled, connected, and sustainable arts sector that reaches and represents underrepresented communities, enhancing digital skills and increasing sector sustainability. Four arts organisations are co-creating four ‘Cultural Action Zones’ (CAZs) across three high streets and one zone specifically designed for and with children and young people. The key purpose of each CAZ is to revitalise and transform the arts ecology in specific
high-street areas and for targeted community groups. Each zone will have a unique theme and set of offerings, with insights and learnings shared and extended in subsequent phases – ‘cascaded’.
The project is also funded and supported by the The Character & Arts Foundation.
The Character & Arts Foundation is a completely unique organisation imagined and brought to life by The City Learning Trust.
Funded independently and exclusively via donation, its aim is to deliver a world class programme of activities for children and young people across Stoke-on-Trent and the neighbouring regions.
Fee:
£8500 including VAT.
We anticipate around 30-35 days project work and delivery.
Please see our website for full details and how to apply.
Job Requirements
The chosen artist/s must:
Be comfortable developing and creating work with young people.
Be enthusiastic about sharing their learning and knowledge with the next generation of creatives.
Deliver a film project with the CASCADE steering group focused on fostering community pride for Burslem and developing new creative skills.
Collaborate with CASCADE’s Creative Producer & the CASCADE steering group to develop and create the film through a series of workshops that take place in Haywood Academy, Smallthorne Primary Academy & Mill Hill Primary Academy.
Positively engage young people in the production process of the film.
Create a short film which, whilst possibly referencing the history of the Town, is also forward looking and aspirational – something that the students and residents can be proud of.
Have Public Liability Insurance (up to £5 million).
Have an Enhanced DBS.
Have their own/or access to cameras, sound recording and editing equipment.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Youth Voice Film Project Comission
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Salary: £40k-£50k
(pro-rata) - Hours:
Part time - Artform: Film
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 23 Feb 2026
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Location:
West Midlands
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