TALKIES SHORT FILM Commission – Apply

Talkies commissions for 2023 are closed . In 2024 we will be offering £1000 to another three film makers to create fictional short films set in the Palmers Green area of North London.

If you are interested in applying in this round, we recommend getting an early start by reading the commission brief below and testing your idea against the selection criteria.

Key Dates:

Submissions open – April 2024
Applications received  – June 30th
Shortlisted discussions August – September
Commissions announced – early Oct

The premiere of the films will be in early Spring next year.


What will we look for in the applications?

  • Is the story intriguing and does it reflect the suburban theme?
  • Does the pitch reflect the diversity of urban communities in front and behind the camera?
  • What is the applicant’s experience and do they have good quality previous work?
  • What production standards will the applicant bring to their proposed short film?

JUST DO IT! – hear from earlier film makers about their experience with Talkies’ commissions