Film and Video Umbrella relocates to Nottingham

Initiated as part of Arts Council England’s Transfer Programme for National Portfolio Organisations, Film and Video Umbrella are delighted to be relocating its head office to Nottingham — a city with a vibrant history and interest in both contemporary art and moving image. We will also be maintaining an office in London at Rich Mix.

Angelica Sule, Director of Film and Video Umbrella, says:

We’re really excited to be joining our peers in Nottingham and to have our headquarters based within the creative community at Broadway Cinema. We’ve worked with many organisations in the city throughout our history, including Nottingham Castle, Bonnington Gallery, and New Art Exchange, and we’re really excited to grow new and existing relationships in the local arts ecology.

Our new postal addresses are:

Nottingham: Film and Video Umbrella, Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad Street, NG1 3AL

London: Film and Video Umbrella, Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA

What we do

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FVU commissions, curates and produces artists’ moving-image works, and presents them in collaboration with galleries and other cultural partners across the UK. We usually commission 5-6 new projects every year.

Since the late 1980s, FVU has been at the forefront of the vibrant and expanding area of moving-image practice, promoting innovation through its support of some of the most exciting figures on the contemporary scene. During this time, the organisation has commissioned and produced nearly 200 different artists’ projects, ranging from ambitious multi-screen installations to short film and video pieces, as well as online commissions. You'll find our extensive back catalogue on the projects tab, with many of the project pages featuring excerpts, essays and interviews with the artists.

Our approach

FVU’s commissions give the fullest possible expression to the creative voice of the artist. While each project follows its own unique, individual course, what they all have in common is a central emphasis on high-quality production and presentation. Benefitting from a supportive, creative environment (and from the extensive logistical, technical and curatorial expertise that the organisation has to offer) the commissioning opportunities that FVU is able to develop, in conjunction with a diverse range of partner venues, are notable for the close collaborations that are forged: with artists and venues alike.

Exploring contemporary themes and emerging aesthetic trends, FVU projects seek to capture something of the spirit of the moment while also reflecting on a wider sense of place. As well as bringing internationally acclaimed artists’ work to all parts of the UK, many of these commissions actively engage with the particular nature of the individual locations in which they are either made or staged, and often help to illuminate their larger social, cultural and art-historical context.

FVU PRINCIPLES AND VALUES

Artist Centred

Relevant and Responsive

Bridge Builders Between Artists and Audiences

Diverse and Inclusive

Risk-Taking and Experimental

Collaborative

Advocates and Critical Friends

Prioritise the Emerging and Under-Supported

Environmentally Aware

Funding

FVU's core funding comes from The National Lottery via Arts Council England, as one of their National Portfolio Organisations. The vast majority of additional funding is raised on a project-by-project basis, from trusts, foundations and exhibition venues. FVU is also a registered charity and accepts donations. A small proportion of our project funding comes from donations, as well as other sources such as educational bodies and corporate sponsorship. We supplement our overheads via some commercial activities including consultancy, publication sales and equipment rentals.

If you are interested in supporting FVU, please visit the support page or contact Susanna Chilsholm: susanna@fvu.co.uk to find out more about the different ways you can get involved.

Contact us

Find out more about the individuals behind the organisation on our staff & trustees page.

For general enquiries, you can contact us at:

Film and Video Umbrella
Broadway Cinema
14-18 Broad Street 
Nottingham
NG1 3AL

Film and Video Umbrella
Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green Road
London
E1 6LA

E: admin@fvu.co.uk

Film and Video Umbrella. Charity number: 1165046
VAT registration number: GB 235 8231 13