If you are a young creative (aged 16-30)  and a dab hand with the videocamera then it might interest you to know that as part of ArtsFest, IdeasTap and the Midlands Art Centre have opened up submissions for a showing of locals who have created their own shorts.

The criteria – a full one can be found here – calls for it to be suitable for all and range from 30 seconds to 8 minutes and will be shown on a loop over the Artsfest weekend Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September.

Deadline is very soon – 5pm Wednesday August 29th, so get those final edits in fast.

More info head over to IdeasTap

The project will focus on ideas of guerrilla craft, DIY Craft and Craftivism – with a view to developing a young people led craft collective which will then organise a series of interventions throughout the city.

We will recruit a series of makers to engage with young people We want young people to develop a shared interest in making, to have a voice/express opinions and to explore theirs’ and other’s creativity.

Young people that attend will then be invited to apply to be part of the collective where they will work along side makers over a period of months to plan and deliver the city interventions. Craftspace are also hoping to secure a regular base at the custard factory.

For more information, there’s a Facebook event page, the Craftspace website, and the e-flyer below.