{"id":12489,"date":"2026-03-13T16:26:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/watershed.co.uk\/filmhub\/?p=12489"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:24:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:24:22","slug":"rip-it-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watershed.co.uk\/filmhub\/news\/rip-it-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Rip It Up: Here\u2019s\u00a0to the joy and defiance of being young in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"spaceBlock text style01\" >\n\t<div class=\"innerPadding\">\n\t\t<div class=\"widthContainer wide\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW189260 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189260 BCX0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appB2p3tlApYuTAWa\/pagNilw171gYOAbO5\/form\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12493\" src=\"https:\/\/watershed.co.uk\/filmhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RIU_16.9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/watershed.co.uk\/filmhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RIU_16.9.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/watershed.co.uk\/filmhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RIU_16.9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/watershed.co.uk\/filmhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RIU_16.9-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/a>BFI FAN marks 75 years of youth culture in the UK<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW189260 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">May-October 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The 2026 BFI FAN UK-wide season \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rip It Up<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 explores and celebrates the changing face of youth rebellion,\u00a0culture\u00a0and expression \u2013 from joy to heartbreak &#8211; on screen in the UK.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Youth culture in the UK has a wide and varied history, from the defiant rebellion of Teddy Boys, mods and rockers and the many activist movements that have shaped our society to hedonistic self-expression in the music and fashion scenes and the emotional rollercoaster that simply is being a teenager \u2013 all of which have been portrayed on screen in a multitude of ways.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With The Southbank Centre marking the 75<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0anniversary of the Festival of Britain &#8211;\u00a0 a landmark moment of post-war cultural renewal &#8211; and the 50th anniversary of Punk being celebrated in 2026,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">BFI FAN members are invited to join in these UK wide celebrations and explore how\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">youth scenes and counterculture have\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">impacted and resonate to this day inspiring new generations and beyond.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rip It Up<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">has two core elements, both of which need to include big screen moments and offer audiences opportunities to reflect on the evolution of generational rebellion from the 1950s through to today here in the UK.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Activity involving young programmers\/creatives focussing on youth\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">scenes and\/or counterculture that they themselves are part of or can relate to with clear potential to engage their peers.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Activity celebrating the transformative energy and evolution of youth culture over the past 75 years tapping into a selection of key titles\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">with potential to engage a range of audiences across generations.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you are interested in taking part in this UK wide season, please also read the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1nu8Luodf0xetB2GbIXRcRCyQ-O5aUR9I?usp=sharing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Funding Guidelines<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that sit alongside this brief.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You must be a\u202fmember of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Film Hub South West\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">as part of BFI Film Audience Network to access support from this programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"spaceBlock text style01\" >\n\t<div class=\"innerPadding\">\n\t\t<div class=\"widthContainer wide\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Period of activity:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The bulk of the season takes place\u00a0between May-October 2026\u00a0across\u00a0the FAN membership.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Accessibility:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u00a0require\u00a0any access needs for completing the form, you\u00a0may\u202femail us\u00a0directly\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">(UPDATE ACCORDINGLY)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and we can advise how we can accommodate your needs to complete a proposal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can find further support for access\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfi.org.uk\/get-funding-support\/access-support-bfi-fund-applicants\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the guidelines for this fund?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please\u00a0read carefully\u00a0the Creative Brief and Funding Guidelines below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:225,&quot;335559739&quot;:225}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1nu8Luodf0xetB2GbIXRcRCyQ-O5aUR9I?usp=sharing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creative Brief<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1nu8Luodf0xetB2GbIXRcRCyQ-O5aUR9I?usp=sharing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Funding Guidelines<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appB2p3tlApYuTAWa\/pagNilw171gYOAbO5\/form\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Click Here To Submit Your Application\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key dates:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">First deadline for Bespoke and Cross FAN Proposals \u2013 Monday 13 April 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:305,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final deadline for Bespoke applications \u2013 Wed 1 July 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:12,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Menu applications open until Mon 7 Sept 2026 (subject to funds\u00a0remaining)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:12,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Menu Expressions of Interest can be\u00a0submitted\u00a0until Mon 7 September 2026 (but note that for your activity to be included in\u00a0initial\u00a0listings announcement, you will need to confirm your bookings by the end of April.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:12,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Period of Activity: May-October 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:12,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From October-December at BFI FAN venues across the UK, get ready for Too Much: Melodrama on 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