British Art in Motion
Applications are now open for 2026
Do you have a unique perspective to share about a piece of British art or architecture? Have you struggled to put your ideas down in writing? Could filmmaking help you to fully express these ideas more clearly and creatively?
British Art in Motion is a filmmaking programme for undergraduate students who have an interest in art and visual culture and alternative ways of sharing research. This fully funded programme will give you the chance to experiment with the ways film can bring thought-provoking ideas about art to life and give you the tools to make a short film about an artwork of your choice.
For eight successful applicants, British Art in Motion will:
- provide a fully funded trip to London this summer for a specialist filmmaking residency delivered by industry experts, designed to equip you with all the skills you need to make a short film
- give you a production fund of £500 to make your film over the summer months
- provide guidance and mentorship throughout the summer
- give you the opportunity to see your film screened at a central London cinema, and invite your family and friends to this special evening
- enable you to see your film in a public exhibition at the Paul Mellon Centre (PMC)
- enable you to see your film published on the Paul Mellon Centre’s (PMC’s) website
The Challenge: Share your proposal for a short five- to seven-minute film about a piece of British art or architecture, gain the opportunity to attend a filmmaking residency in London, and then create your proposed film, with the support of filmmakers, researchers and your peers.
More details about how to submit your proposal can be found on the “Eligibility and How to Apply” tab. Submit your application for British Art in Motion 2026 by 10am (GMT) on Tuesday 7 April 2026.
We are committed to ensuring that this opportunity is open and accessible to all, and there is a discretionary budget in place for access requirements. For more information see the “Access and Funding” tab.