Qualifying Somerset-based artists from any artform can now apply for a FREE three hour, one-to-one surgery for advice and support with the aim of bringing a digital element to your current practice or planned work.
In light of the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak surgeries are available ONLINE.
Click here to apply for a surgery!
If you'd like to apply but aren't sure if you have the equipment/skills to conduct an online surgery, please email or call 01278 433187.
The way we make, distribute, receive and exchange art is radically changing through the power of digital technology.
Ignite Somerset is dedicated to enabling arts makers and audiences in Somerset to harness the new opportunities afforded through digital technology to create and experience greater artistic excellence and innovation.
Ignite Somerset is funded by Arts Council England and delivered by Somerset Film.
Did you know that The Engine Room offers FREE one to one technical support sessions to help you develop your creative projects?
Each week local residents have access to equipment and expertise through pre-bookable sessions, which are staffed by a professional filmmaker.
In light of the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, these sessions are now available ONLINE.
You can practice your skills or access digital equipment and software to develop a personal creative project. Past users have undertaken some amazing projects from editing short films and home movies to recording voiceover showreels, digitising old VHS tapes and animating for fun.
These sessions are not intended as a replacement for courses but subject to time we can probably get you started or resolve a technical problem relating to creative IT.
To find out more and to book a FREE one hour one-to-one creative project support sessions with us call 01278 433187 or email us.
If you'd like to apply but aren't sure if you have the equipment/skills to conduct an online support session, please send us an email or call us on 01278 433187.
We'll do all we can to facilitate your technical and/or creative endeavours.
Somerset Film is a delivery partner with Calling the Shots on an exciting talent development scheme called New Creatives, co-funded by BBC Arts and Arts Council England; offering commissioning opportunities for emerging artists aged 16-30 years to create new work in film, audio or interactive media, designed for BBC platforms.
Applications for round four are open now.
What is the New Creatives project?
Calling the Shots is running the New Creatives project for the South West region, working with partner organisations Somerset Film (Bridgwater), Kaleider (Exeter), Create Studios (Swindon), Screen Cornwall (Redruth) and Watershed (Bristol).
Who’s involved in the New Creatives project?
This is a unique partnership between the BBC, Arts Council England and five creative media production organisations across England, Calling the Shots (South West), ICA (London), Screen South (South East), Tyneside Cinema (The North) and the Rural Media Company (Midlands).
We’re committed to making New Creatives accessible to everyone of all abilities. If you require any of this information in a different format, just email us.
For further questions about the scheme please READ OUR FAQs HERE >>
We offer a comprehensive range of film equipment for hire at competitive rates including microphones, DSLR camera and lenses, projectors and sound. We also provide reduced rates for 3 or more days hire.
Click here to download our current equipment Rate card.
Recent additions to our equipment include a set of three dimmable Neewer LED lights on stands.
Not sure on the best camera or microphone for your needs? Call our technical manager Dan Gale on 01278 433187 or email him for further advice. Our drop in support sessions are a the perfect opportunity to get to know the equipment before you hire it. Take a look at our diary for details on our training courses too.
Our opening hours for collection/drop off of equipment is 9.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Please note that on your first hire from us we require photo ID and something with your address on. A deposit may also be required.
Somerset Film has twenty plus years experience in film and digital media production and the capacity to work quickly and to budget. Our award-winning films have been seen around the world from Croatia to Los Angeles and support our charitable work. See what's in production here.
We take care to craft clear, persuasive messages for your target audience with production values that match your brand.
Online videos are essential for boosting website SEO and we can help you make them work much harder than that. From viral messages on social media to corporate presentations, from sales meetings to TV broadcast - if you’re looking to commission a short film, animation or interactive media then get in touch. Download our guide to writing a film brief here.
We provide film production for:
+ Corporate Videos
+ Event Documentation
+ Social Media Content
+ Public Awareness Campaigns
+ Public Consultation Tools
+ Education & Training
Are you concerned about your companies carbon footprint? Our core creative team and a number of our freelancers recently undertook carbon literacy training with Albert Sustainable - governed by an industry consortium, they support everyone working in film and TV to understand their opportunities to create positive environmental change. We have a commitment to reduce our own carbon footprint so we will discuss with you the options to reduce the impact of your production.
