Wildmind BriefStone
Memory
“We believe the knowledge held by stone craftspeople is at risk of disappearing within a generation. We want it documented — not romanticised, not mourned. Simply witnessed, before it is gone.”
Direction
Respectful of its subjects. Documentary approach. No romanticisation of dying craft — these people are still working, still teaching where they can. Show them as practitioners, not relics.
The brief is open to photographers, documentary makers, or writers who work visually. We are not prescriptive about form — we are prescriptive about honesty.
Deliverables
Defined by Aldworth House · cannot be modified
- 50 final photographs — archival quality, unretouched
- 3 craftsperson interviews — video, minimum 20 minutes each
- 2,000-word editorial essay
- Full archive of raw materials handed to Aldworth House
- Exhibition-ready print selection (10 images)
Maker fills these fields
The selected maker completes the following fields as part of accepting the brief. They may suggest additions — subject to Aldworth House approval.
Your specific approach
How will you document the craftspeople? What form will the work take?
Proposed timeline
Break down the 4 months — fieldwork, editing, delivery stages.
Access & location
Which craftspeople or regions do you have access to? What makes your location an advantage?
Co-sponsorship slots
Aldworth House has defined 3 co-sponsorship slots. Each slot has a specific function, contribution type, and minimum (if financial). No co-sponsor alters the vision or direction.
Workspace sponsor
Non-financialProvide studio, workshop, or storage access for the maker during the brief duration.
Required specification
- Minimum 20 sq/m usable workspace
- Access to darkroom or equivalent photo processing space
- Located within 2 hours of fieldwork sites (UK/Europe preferred)
Photo editing tools
Software / toolsProfessional photo editing and archival software for the maker's post-production work.
Required specification
- RAW file processing (minimum 50MP support)
- Non-destructive editing workflow
- TIFF / archival export capability
- Catalogue and metadata management
Slot filled by software brand — they specify their product. If unfilled, maker sources independently.
Financial co-sponsor
FinancialAdditional monthly financial support directly to the maker, supplementing Aldworth House's contribution.
Minimum: £300/month
Software partner credits
Field documentation
Available from Wildmind software partners. Maker team claims during onboarding.
Community support
Anyone can support this brief directly. All support goes to the maker team. All supporters are permanently credited in the work.
Field tags
Accountability
Deadlines defined in this brief are binding. A missed deadline is marked permanently on the maker's Wildmind profile. By pitching, you accept the deadline as a commitment — not a target.
Funding
Minimum to start
£1,200 / month
from Aldworth House · directly to maker
Can exceed minimum
If co-sponsors fill their slots and community support grows, the maker receives the full accumulated amount — no cap.
With all slots filled
+£300/mo + tools + community
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