Family and friends of photographer Bob Carlos Clarke, including his wife, and collaborator Tamara Beckwith, are raising money to make a film of his life and work. This will be no documentary, says Laura Mannering

The low red light and erotic images of this trailer sum up the world of legendary British photographer Bob Carlos Clarke – sexy, controversial, a voyeuristic celebration of the female form, complete with masks, pvc and other kinky accessories. Shot by hot-right-now directors Bert&Bertie, it gives a taste of what Bob’s friends and family hope will be a lasting piece of visual art – a short film encapsulating the photographer and his work.

In the coming months, they are gathering funding for the 22-minute piece, called Darkroom, which they hope will be shown at international film festivals, bringing Bob’s work to a new audience. It will draw on the huge archive of his groundbreaking images as well as 200 hours of undiscovered video footage taken by the photographer during his own shoots.