The Future is Ours – Filmmaking Project

A filmmaking project with young people (16-25) in Talgarth

Deadline for applications is the 29^th November 2026.

Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/FutureOfOurs

The Future is Ours will take place between January – March 2027.

What is the Future is Ours project about?

The Future is Ours is a fully-funded creative project that gives young people in Talgarth the chance to explore the issues that matter most to them and share their ideas about the future of their community. The project uses storytelling and filmmaking to help young people tell their own stories and make their voices heard.

Rather than being asked questions by researchers, participants will work as active contributors, helping shape the project and deciding what topics they want to explore.

We hope through this process young people feel that their views matter and that they can play an active role in shaping the future of Talgarth as well as strengthen connections between young people and their community.

The project is being delivered by an Action Researcher from Black Mountains College‘s Centre for Collaboration in Community Connectedness (C4) and creative filmmakers from Mud and Thunder.

Why are we running this project?

Young people are an important part of Talgarth’s future. Community conversations have highlighted the need to listen to, involve and support young people in shaping the future of the town. This opportunity will develop transferable skills in storytelling; interviewing and active listening; filming and audio recording. Storytelling and film making is a powerful way of enabling people to have their voices heard, identifying what matters to them, and can be used as an influential tool for social change.  

At the same time, C4 is exploring how communities can prepare for social, climate and economic challenges in the future. We believe that young people are not only affected by changes in their communities but can also help create positive change. This project provides a space for participants to contribute ideas, develop skills and make a difference in the place where they live.

What will you get out of the project?

The project will bring together up to 15 young people aged 16-25 who live, study, work or have a connection to Talgarth.

By taking part in the project, you can expect:

• A welcoming and supportive environment.
• Opportunities to meet other young people from different backgrounds.
• Creative workshops where you can explore ideas and tell stories.
• Building new skills in research, storytelling and filmmaking.
• Support from experienced researchers and filmmakers.
• Taking part in creative projects and decision-making can help you feel more confident, more connected and better able to express your views.

What it involves for participants?

The project will involve a commitment to approximately 30 hours between December and June, including workshops and activities between sessions.

• A welcome and introduction meeting
• Four face-to-face in person creative workshops.
• Ongoing support from researchers, peers and filmmakers.
• Training, equipment and resources.
• A final showcase event.
• A £100 voucher contribution to recognise the participants contribution. 

Interested?

Deadline for applications is the 29^th November 2026.

Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/FutureOfOurs

If you’d like to learn more about this project, come along to one of the informal information sessions – ask questions, meet the team and find out whether the project is right for you. 

10^th November at 5.30pm-6.30pm – In person at the Talgarth Football Club

4 November at 5pm-6pm – Online (Teams) meeting

• Meeting ID: 390 398 321 506 263

• Passcode: 9YJ3TZ9J

We would love to hear from you if you have any questions. Please do get in touch with Vita on vita@blackmountainscollege.uk. 

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About C4 and how your information will be used

This project is part of the work of the Centre for Collaboration in Community Connectedness (C4), a UK-wide programme working with communities, including Talgarth, to better understand how communities connect, support one another and respond to challenges. The information and insights gathered through this project will help shape C4’s work in Talgarth and future community-led projects over the next four years. For more info about C4 please visit: https://c4.ac.uk/