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Green Spaces, Shared Places is a part of the Going Places touring exhibition project that places underrepresented community voices at the heart of cultural production. As one of the Green Spaces, Shared Places network partners, the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens team are in the process of developing a co-produced touring exhibition with young people from Sunderland.
The exhibition will be based at Durham Wildlife Trust’s headquarters in Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and will tour to each of the network partner venues.
We’re looking to commission a film maker to work with the Rainton Meadows Conservation Rangers and the Green Spaces, Shared Places team at the Museum to create a film about the people and the landscape of Rainton Meadows. The film will be incorporated into the exhibition and used across multiple venues.
We are seeking film proposals that loosely explore the theme of ‘A Year in the Life of Rainton Meadows’.
At a glance
Location: Multiple sites including Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and other sites in Sunderland as required
Contract: Freelance
Fee/Salary: £3000 (including travel and VAT if applicable
Start date: Monday 23 February 2026
End date: Monday 1 March 2027
How to apply
Read the full Going Places Film Commission Brief
To apply, please send the following in a single PDF document or short video/audio statement to emma.tominey@sunderlandculture.org.uk:
- Your CV
- A brief covering letter (max. 500 words)
- A proposal on how you would approach the brief (max. 500 words)
- A detailed breakdown of how you would use the £3000 budget (including travel and VAT if applicable)
- 2 references
Deadline Sunday 8 February, 5pm
Going Places is an Art Fund programme made possible with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Julia Rausing Trust.
Sunderland Culture’s Creative Work Experience programme is back and open for applications.
Young people aged 15-18 and interested in pursuing a career in the arts sector are invited to apply.
Our work experience programme provides an innovative insight into the cultural world with a full programme of activities that will enable you to develop your skills, build confidence and learn more about the variety of career opportunities available in the arts sector.
Placements dates:
Spring – Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 April
Summer – Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 July
Application deadlines:
Spring – 27 February
Summer – 29 May
If you’re a young artist aged 11-19 and living in Sunderland, showcase your creativity at Bright Lights Youth Arts Festival 2026!
Whether you’re a visual artist, film maker or musician, check out how you can have your work be part of this year’s festival.
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