Creative Opportunities
This page is dedicated to sharing creative opportunities both here at Exeter Phoenix and from other creative projects and organisations in the region.
Current Opportunities
Devon Short Film Commission
Applications close 5pm, Sun 22 Mar 2026
Exeter Phoenix is inviting applications for the development and production
of a short film project. Successful applicants will be awarded £1500 to
support the production of the film. You can apply for support with all
genres of film, live action or animation, fiction and nonfiction.
This is open to individuals or groups who reside in Devon, aged 18 years or over.
Please read the Short Film Commission Guidelines for more information.
South West Short Film Commission
Applications close 5pm, Sun 22 Mar 2026
Exeter Phoenix is inviting applications for the development and production
of a short film project. Successful applicants will be awarded £1500 to
support the production of the film. You can apply for support with all
genres of film, live action or animation, fiction and nonfiction.
This is open to individuals or groups, aged 18 years or over, who have a permanent address in the South West.
Please read the Short Film Commission Guidelines for more information.
Artist Moving Image Commission
Applications close 5pm, Sun 22 Mar 2026
Exeter Phoenix Artists Moving Image Commission is specifically intended for
practicing contemporary visual artists who are based in the South West region. Exeter Phoenix will offer one Artists Moving Image Commission award of £1500.
The Artists Moving Image Commission is open to individuals (or groups) who reside in the South West region, as defined by Arts Council South West.
Please read the Artist Moving Image Commission Guidelines for more information.
This commission is generously supported by Indira Carr.
Micro Short Film Commission
Applications close 5pm, Sun 22 Mar 2026
Exeter Phoenix is looking for concise, innovative stories that can be delivered as an engaging narrative in only 3 minutes. Successful applicants will be awarded £500 to support the production of the film. You can apply for support with all genres of film, live action or animation, fiction and nonfiction.
The Micro Film Commission 2026 is open to individuals or groups who reside in Devon, UK.
Please read the Micro Short Film Commission Guidelines for more information.
DOCLAB Micro Documentary Film Commission
Applications close 5pm, Sun 22 Mar 2026
Exeter Phoenix will offer one DOCLAB Micro Documentary Film Commission 2026 award of £500 for the development of an original documentary film up to 3 minutes in length.
The commission is open to individuals or groups who reside in Devon, UK.
Please read the DOCLAB Micro Documentary Film Commission Guidelines for more information.
Studio KIND: Back To The Market - Artist Commission Open Call
Deadline: 11pm, Mon 20 Apr 2026
Studio KIND in Barnstaple are commissioning three artists/researchers to investigate three key areas of heritage around their venue, The Corn Store, in Barnstaple Pannier Market.
'Back To The Market' will investigate the heritage of Barnstaple Pannier Market, which was designed by the Borough Surveyor, Richard Davey Gould, opened in 1855 and has recently undergone an extensive restoration.
They are asking applicants for a brief summary of them and their practice, what attracted them to the project and a possible approach.
Exeter Northcott Scratch Night in collaboration with Exeter Phoenix
Applications close 10am, Wed 06 May
Exeter Northcott Scratch Night in collaboration with Exeter Phoenix offers South West based artists in need of an audience a chance to stretch their ideas and the opportunity to test their work in the Clifford Room at the Barnfield theatre, along with £150 to help develop their idea and a small amount of rehearsal space before the Scratch Night.
Scratch Night will be taking place at Barnfield Theatre as part of Reclaim (a festival of work by women, for everyone) on Wed 17 Jun.
Ongoing Opportunities
Creative Hub Publication
Looking for creative opportunities in the South West? Our Creative Hub publication shares monthly updates on all things creative in Exeter.
Commissions
Every year Exeter Phoenix commissions new work, primarily from artists, filmmakers and theatre makers based in the South West region.
Little Scratch Night
What comes before Scratch? The itch, of course!
Little Scratch is an informal, safe and nurturing space for local creatives to not only talk through their ideas, but to connect with fellow creatives about the kind of work they want to create, on a monthly basis.
Exhibiting Opportunities
Gallery333 is a dedicated space to exhibit small, contemporary art installations. It is an intimate ‘window’ gallery space with a secure glass door situated in a busy location within the building. Dimensions are 125cm high x 74cm wide x 36cm deep.
NEW BAND SHOWCASE
New Band Showcase is a regular opportunity for emerging musicians to perform on the big stage at Exeter Phoenix! We are a proud supporter of new talent and accept applications to perform at future New Band Showcases on an ongoing basis. Please email us with a link to listen to your work.
Join Our Team Of Volunteer Stewards
None of the day to day activity at Exeter Phoenix could be accomplished without our passionate team of volunteers and staff to make it happen. We’re always looking for new people to get involved.