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Queer inSight, LGBTQ+ Liverpool City Region Based Poets, Rappers, Spoken Word Artists Wanted, closes 18 Aug

Award-winning independent production and training organisation First Take are looking for 10 Queer Poets, Rappers & Spoken Word Performers to collaborate with them on a series of films and a live performance as part of Queer inSight and Homotopia Festival this year.

Programme Detail
If you are passionate about making your own work, looking to hone your craft and want to work collaboratively with other creatives then we want to hear from you!

Award-winning Filmmaking Organisation First Take are partnering with Queer Bodies Poetry Collective to create QUEER InSIGHT.  An LGBTQIA+ Arts Programme for Liverpool City Region (LCR) based Poets to work alongside established Queer Artists, Musicians and Filmmakers to create their own spoken word film or music video, partake in workshops that will develop their skills as writers, and perform in a live show in November 2022.

Queer InSight will take place between August-December 2022 and will consist of the following commitments:
– x4 weekly workshops starting in late August
– 1-1 session with musician and filmmakers
– 1 day of filming
– 1 day of editing
– 1 rehearsal and live performance
Application Criteria

Applicants must currently reside in the Liverpool city region
Applicants must be 18+ years old

No previous experience is necessary
Applicants must identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community
We welcome applications from all members of the LGBTQIA+ community and strongly encourage those who are underrepresented in the arts, such as D/deaf, disabled and Global Majority individuals to apply. *
Deadline for applications is Midnight on 18th August, 2022.
All applications must be submitted through the Google Form. Any applications that do not come through our Google Form will not be considered.**

*If you would like to talk further with our team about what this means and what access requirements you may need then please feel free to email us on jay@firsttake.org.uk

**For any queries on the application process, please email our producer Becky on queerinsightbecky@gmail.com

Complete the Google Form here to apply.

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