Open Call 2026: Digital Crip Camp

Open Call 2026: Digital Crip Camp
Thank you for your interest in applying for Digital Crip Camp.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 22 February 2026.

Please ensure you have read the eligibility criteria carefully before submitting your expression of interest.

There will be two information sharing sessions on Thursday 12 February 2026 at 12:00 – 13:00 and 17:30 – 18:30 with Josiah Worth, Studio/Lab Producer (Artist Development). This will be a one-hour online call to learn more about this opportunity, the application process and ask any questions you might have.

If you need any further support with the application process, please email studiolab@fact.co.uk with the subject line 'Digital Crip Camp 2026: [Your Name]'. Please note that DaDa can offer more bespoke support to artists applying specifically for this residency via Denise at denisek@dadafest.co.uk, or by phone at 07510 669040.

Digital Crip Camp is delivered by FACT Liverpool, supported by the BFI Creative Challenge Fund, awarding National Lottery funding.
Application Form
Eligibility

We use this information to understand if you and your project is a good fit for this funded opportunity.
1. To be eligible for this project please tick all boxes.*
2. Please identify the name of the lead producer for this project. There can be up to two members within your project team.*
The funding for this project requires that there must be at least one producer attached to your project.
3. Please identify the name of the additional member of your team. They can also be a producer or lead on another creative role within your project team. *
I am an early-career creative producerI am not an early-career creative producer
Lead Applicant Details

We use this information so we know where you are based and how best to contact you.
1. Name*
2. Pronouns*
3. Email*
4. (Optional) Phone number
England: EastEngland: LondonEngland: MidlandsEngland: North EastEngland: North WestEngland: South EastEngland: South WestNorthern IrelandScotlandWales: NorthWales: MidWales: South
6. Please state your nearest town/city.*
Your Creative Practice

We use this information to have an overview of how you create digital artwork.
1. Please describe your, or your collective’s, creative practice. (For example, you could tell us about your artistic interests, themes and the digital tools you use to make your artwork).*

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2. Upload up to three creative-project samples relevant to your proposal. This should outline your experience as an artist and could include recent projects from the last five years. You should provide at least one of the following: CV / Artist Portfolio / Website URL. Uploads can be added here:

10 MB limit per file
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(Optional) If you want to provide a URL instead of upload files, please share it here and tell us exactly what we should look at, rather than an entire social media feed.
Proposal

We use this information to understand your idea and your approach to embedding access within your project. The definition that we are using for 'immersive' is BFI's definition that immersive projects can be experienced using a range of technologies and contain a level of audience agency and decision making.
1. We would like to learn more about your idea and how you would like to develop it. Please share an overview of: 1. the narrative within your immersive screen-based project, and 2. why you would like to take part in this programme and what you hope to get out of it. If you prefer to upload an Audio/Visual proposal, please enter 'N/A' in the box below.*

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(Optional) Audio/Video proposal (please note we can only consider files that have a two minute maximum duration).

10 MB limit
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360-degree videoAugmented Reality (AR)Spatial AudioBinaural SoundExtended Reality (XR)Haptics and sensory feedbackMixed Reality (MR)Responsive environmentsSpatial ComputingVirtual Reality (VR)Other
3. Please tell us which access elements you are most excited to explore within this project. If you prefer to upload an Audio/Visual response, please enter 'N/A' in the box below.*

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(Optional) Audio/Video response (please note we can only consider files that have a two minute maximum duration).

10 MB limit
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Access Information
1. If you are successful and invited to the next stage for an online shortlist interview (10 minutes), are there any reasonable adjustments you would like us to make for you?
YesNo
Online: 9 March, 10 March, 16 March, 23 March, 30 March, 13 April, 20 April, 27 April, 23 May, 30 May
Travel days: 10 May, 16 May
In-person: 11-15 May
Hybrid (in-person or online): 8 June, 22 June
Optional online sessions: 6 April, 3 May
If you answered no, please share more details here.

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BFI's Funding Monitoring

We are asking this to understand if you are currently/or have previously received support from the BFI Development funding or other BFI sources for this project. This will not affect your eligibility.
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Next Steps
FACT is flexible to the different circumstances in which people work. If your application is successful, we will invite you to share with us details of any access requirements you may have, however it is that you define access.

We aim to notify applicants by Tuesday 3 March 2026.
(Optional) FACT's Equal Opportunities Monitoring
Please fill out FACT’s optional Confidential Equal Opportunities Survey.
Please click 'Submit' to complete your application! Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. You should receive an acknowledgement email.

We aim to notify you of the outcome of you application by 3rd March.
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Open Call 2026: Digital Crip Camp

Application Form

Eligibility

Lead Applicant Details

Your Creative Practice

Proposal

Access Information

BFI's Funding Monitoring

Next Steps

(Optional) FACT's Equal Opportunities Monitoring