Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Project
Our primary HLF project is demonstrating exceptional progress, with successful partner events and solid financial stewardship ensuring its continued success.
Funding Status
Key Achievements
Successful Event Delivery
We've delivered a diverse slate of engaging events in close collaboration with our valued partners, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees.
Financial Milestone
We are on track with our budget, having spent nearly 50% of the funds. This responsible expenditure keeps the project healthy and on schedule.
Securing Next Tranche
The paperwork to draw down the next 25% of funding is almost complete, guaranteeing seamless project continuation into the next phase.
New Horizons: SPF & Framescape
We're launching a new initiative with SPF funding to deliver community events through Framescape, contingent on the completion of key digital resources.
Course Development
Carse & Waterman to finalize crucial online courses.
Event Planning
Once courses are live, we will formulate a detailed event plan.
Community Engagement
A series of events will be rolled out over the next 8 months.
The Main Event: Stoke Film Fest '25
Mark your calendars! The Stoke Film Fest is confirmed for November, featuring two days of films, talks, and workshops for schools and families.
Festival Schedule
Nov 14th
School Focus
Engaging educational content, workshops, and screenings for students.
Nov 15th
Family Focus
A day of fun, accessible films and activities for all ages.
Potential Partners & Support
- 🏛️Heritage Lottery Fund: Expressed interest in providing a talk.
- 🎬Into Film: Also interested in supporting with a speaker.
- 🖊️Wacom: Awaiting confirmation on a potential prize sponsorship of tablets.
The Summer Challenge: Call for Films
To make the festival a true showcase of local talent, we need a major push for film submissions this summer. Here's where we stand and where we need to be.
Current Submissions
10
A great start, but we have a huge opportunity to grow this number and represent our community's creativity.