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Newcastle University Gaza Solidarity Encampment, 2024 © Scott Smith [The Bearded Skot]

MySide: Scott Smith

MySide

March 3rd, 2026

For our latest MySide interview, Scott Smith, aka The Bearded Skot, talks documenting the Newcastle University Gaza encampment from within, and building a record shaped by care and responsibility.
Documenting Appleby Horse Fair

Documenting Appleby Horse Fair

June 6th, 2025

Frances Campbell

In Focus

Our Curatorial Assistant, Frances Campbell, takes a dive into the collection and explores a series of photographs documenting the Appleby Horse Fair.
Northern Joy: Celebrating the Toon

Interview

Going behind the scenes of Seen.By.Zine with editor Maria Maza and some of the photographers who have taken part in a special issue celebrating NUFC's Cup victory.
Call for Papers: Co-Authored Narratives

Open Calls

Submit your project or research addressing how co-authored film and documentary photography can challenge artistic hierarchies and amplify marginalised and regional voices.
An Interview with Jimmy Forsyth

An Interview with Jimmy Forsyth

March 1st, 2025

Amber Film & Photography Collective

Video, Interview

A re-release of our interview with Jimmy Forsyth, speaking to the photographer about his work and documenting Newcastle during a time of rapid social change.
A Fond Farewell

A Fond Farewell

September 12th, 2024

Amber Film & Photography Collective

News

A letter of farewell from the Amber Film & Photography Collective on their retirement.