CuratorSpace is working with Leeds Big Screen to showcase artists who work in film and video as part of Black History Month.

Leeds Big Screen is situated in Millennium Square and broadcasts a range of digital media including video, photos, text, images and animation. Our aim for Leeds Big Screen is to create an engaging, visually stimulating and interactive public screen for both our residents and visitors to the city by showcasing everything worth celebrating across Leeds and Yorkshire.

As part of Black History Month we want to celebrate the creative work produced by BAME artists and those making work in relation to Black history. Artists anywhere in the world are eligible to apply.

The exhibition will be promoted through the CuratorSpace and Leeds Big Screen websites and social media channels. A “Find out more” graphic can be included on your film to drive new audiences to your own social media channel and websites.

Films will be shown throughout the schedule during October and there will be a celebration event in Millennium Square on the evening of Saturday 6th October. 

Content guidelines

Please be mindful that Leeds Big Screen is a public space broadcasting platform. It provides information and entertainment for those viewing it but does not provide the viewer with choice. Any content should minimise the potential for causing offence and must not infringe legal rights. 

Content which will not be shown on screen includes: the use of offensive language, content which might lead to dangerous imitation by children, violence, sex and nudity, use of alcohol, smoking, or drugs, attempted suicide and self-harm, or the portrayal of people using offensive or stereotypical assumptions. Please get in touch if you have any questions relating to content.

Technical guidelines

• HD or SD MPEG2/MP4/MOV
• Aspect ratio: 16:9 anamorphic / PAL
• Full screen image: 1080p or 720p video
• Audio settings: PCM 48 kHz, stereo or 244 kbps.

Submitting work

Please complete the CuratorSpace form with details of your work, a film still and a link to the video online. Videos should be max 5 minutes. Please provide the password if required. Your description, image and bio will be used to promote your work across the CuratorSpace and Big Screen platforms.

Deadline

The deadline for the opportunity is 23rd September 2018, 23.59pm GMT.