Lee Miller, Model with lightbulb, Vogue Studio, London, England c.1943
© Lee Miller Archives, England 2024. All rights reserved. leemiller.co.uk
Overview
Girls in Film and Tate Collective have partnered to hold an Open Call for film and photography work in response to Lee Miller's documentation of community and the wider world, currently exhibiting at Tate Britain. Selected works will be shown at the Late at Tate Britain on 13th February.
Miller had an extraordinary and varied career starting as a model, before jumping behind the lens as a surrealist fashion photographer, exchanging techniques with legendary Man Ray. The outbreak of WW2 took her to the frontlines as a correspondent for British Vogue, while male photographers were drawn up to fight. She left a huge imprint by following her calling and subverting expectations.
Get involved
We are looking for photography or film submissions responding to themes of community identity, resistance, surrealism, and activism. You can submit existing works or create something new in response to the themes.
Submissions are open to women, trans+ and non-binary artists aged 16-25 who are part of Tate Collective, which is FREE to sign up to.
Please note, film submissions should be maximum 3 minutes in length.
How to submit
Submit your film or photography work via our online form, we’ll also ask you for:
- Name
- DOB
- Tate Collective membership number
- A 100-150 word description of your work, and how it responds to the brief
Important information
Submissions for this open call will only be accepted via the form linked above.
Deadline for submissions is Tuesday 6th January 2026, 23.59 GMT.
Tate Collective is a free-to-join membership scheme for 16-25 year olds providing access to £5 tickets to any exhibition at Tate Britain and Tate Modern and a plethora of exclusive events and content.
Tate Collective is supported by The Rothschild Foundation and Tate Patrons
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About Girls in Film
GIRLS IN FILM (GiF) is a global organisation that champions the new generation of women, trans+ and non-binary creatives. We believe that changing the gender bias begins with bringing these groups to the forefront. Our open and democratic global community works together to share progressive ideas, unlock opportunities, and make films that move the industry forward.