Budding filmmakers will be given the opportunity to produce cutting edge short films thanks to a partnership between Channel 4 and Bradford Council.

‘UNHEARD, UNSEEN, UNSAYABLE’ will challenge filmmakers to produce their most creative and provocative work with a total grant fund of £50,000.

Applicants will be asked to pitch by responding to one of three themes:

• Giving a voice to the UNHEARD - Who is without a voice in UK society today?

• Showing the UNSEEN - What has been or still is censored?

• Saying the UNSAYABLE - What challenges assumptions about society today?

Four grants of £10,000 will be awarded for films between 13 to 15 minutes long.

Ten grants of £1,000 will be offered to successful Bradford district applicants to produce short films between 4 to 7 minutes in length.

Successful applicants will get to work with professionals from Channel 4 who will offer their invaluable experience and expertise.

Both factual and fictional proposals will be considered.

Further details on how to apply can be found at: www.bradford.gov.uk/arts-and-culture/funding/bradford-short-content-grants

Applications to be submitted to Culturegrants@bradford.gov.uk by noon on Friday, 27 May.

The grant decisions will be made by Friday, 10 June.