Michael O'Pray Prize
About this opportunity
The Michael O'Pray Prize, run by Film and Video Umbrella (FVU), is an annual award for critical writing about innovation and experimentation in moving image. Named after the late moving image theorist and critic Michael O'Pray, the prize awards one grand prize of GBP 800 and two additional prizes of GBP 400 each. Winning and commended texts are published by Art Monthly and FVU, providing significant exposure in the UK moving image and contemporary art criticism community.
Application tips
Submit new writing specifically engaging with innovation and experimentation in moving image art. The prize values rigorous critical thinking and distinctive critical voice. Free to apply.
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