open call for hands-on production support 

 for audiovisual projects led by trans/racialised cultural producers ​

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15.04.26 update: this call is now closed

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this is a self-organised, non-institutional initiative for sharing resources, technical skills, and mutual aid in support of audiovisual projects led by trans and/or racialised cultural producers in berlin. pitch ur project by filling out the form at the bottom of this page

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support offered 

chosen projects will receive hands-on, collaborative support, which may include:

• access to audio and video equipment, and guidance on choosing the right setup

• technical support on equipment use, including on-set assistance if needed

• catering during the shooting days, either organised by imaginary box or provided as cash support

• orientation on development, production planning, budget, shooting schedules, editing, release & distribution

the exact form of support will be shaped together, based on each project’s needs

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production framework 

productions will be carried out as co-productions between the producers and imaginary box under a collaboration agreement signed by all parts

all audiovisual formats, lengths and topics are welcome; however, to maintain a sustainable scope regarding equipment use and location, each project should require no more than 3 shooting days and be shot in berlin or surrounding areas

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selection process

collectives/groups and duos are welcome to pitch their projects

while the call is open thematically, projects that center trans and/or racialised experiences will be prioritised, as well as projects coming from emerging cultural producers and collectives

no previous experience is required to pitch ur project

deadline: april 15, 2026

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access & support 

if u have access needs or questions, contact info@imaginarybox.net or @imgnrybx on instagram

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about imaginary box

as of now, imaginary box is a production platform that facilitates the exchange of information, media-making resources, equipment and technical skills among trans and/or racialised cultural producers, supporting our efforts to build creative and economic autonomy so that we can reclaim self-determined representation in media and history

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 submission form