Wedding Chapel Projection
Lightpool Closing date: Fri, 15 May 2026
- Full time
- Under £10K
- Apply now
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
We are looking for a UK based digital animator to create a 3 to 4 minute chapter that shows off the best of 3D animation. Under the steer of the Lightpool Artistic Director, you will bring the Wedding Chapel to life with content of your choosing to showcase a family friendly projection that is accessible to all communities.
The content might include graphic animations, video footage or a combination of the two - but must utilise the building to create an immersive experience to bring the building to life.
We are specifically looking for artists with bold, fresh ideas to work with the Lightworks and Lightpool production and development team, to create a piece of work that utilises your digital expertise and is accessible to families.
The digital creatives from Lightworks, the home of Blackpool Illuminations will be providing production and technical support to ensure you can make the most of this opportunity.
The process
The applications will be reviewed by the Lightpool Programming Group and one of our partners from Light Up The North.
Who can apply:
Independent artists or organisations
We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability and those that are under-represented in the arts sector
We encourage applications from artists who are at any stage in their career.
We aim to ensure the selected commission(s) will be high-quality work and afford the best experience for artists, audience members and location. We will assess the applications based on 4 areas:
Artistic quality - the strength & quality of the idea
Public experience - who it is aimed at and how will the public experience it
Financial viability - can all elements of the activity be delivered effectively within budget
Project management - can the work be created within the time available?
Job Requirements
Budget
A £5k fee (to include artist time, artwork creation and delivery, attendance at event)
Production and technical support from Lightpool Festival and Lightworks
Marketing and documentation support from Lightpool
Dedicated time with technical experts from Lightworks
Inclusion of the work within Lightpool Festival 2026
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Wedding Chapel Projection
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 15 May 2026
- Location: International
How to Apply
Please complete the application form on the Lightpool website, including concept visuals (synthesis, 2d, 3d, motion etc.)
- Contact name: Phil Holmes
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Lightpool
The Lightpool festival began in 2016, to celebrate the Illuminations by bringing contemporary light and fire artists to Blackpool to be inspired by the town’s unique relationship with light. The festival won the Large Tourism Event at the Lancashire Tourism awards in 2017. Lightpool will become an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation in April 2023