Top Picks of Open City 2018
Unconventional Characters This discussion brought together Sophie Fiennes (Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami), Pascale Lamche (Winnie) and Finlay Pretsell (Time…
The Whickers were established in 2015 to fund and recognise original and innovative documentary. We seek to use the generous legacy of our namesake, pioneering broadcaster Alan Whicker, to support emerging film and audio documentary-makers in the production of director-led programmes and to recognise exceptional audio that has already been broadcast.
Film and TV Funding Award
Please make sure that your project meets the criteria and the terms and conditions of the Film and TV Funding Award.
Applications are now OPEN. Deadline: 31 January 2019.
Radio and Audio Funding Award
Please make sure that your project meets the criteria and the terms and conditions of the RAFA (Radio and Audio Funding Award).
Applications are closed and will reopen in early 2019.
Documentary Audio Recognition Award
Please make sure that your project meets the criteria and the terms and conditions of the DARA (Documentary Audio Recognition Award).
Applications are closed and will reopen in early 2019.
Latest News
Hale County, This Morning, This Evening at Open City Documentary Festival
Director RaMell Ross initially moved to Hale County, Alabama to coach basketball at a local high school and to teach…
Interview with DARA award-winner Sarah Geis
Sarah Geis is an independent audio producer and editor. She is the recipient of The Whickers Documentary Audio Recognition Award 2018 for her feature,…
Previous Winners
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