*The 8 fest* is a unique festival that presents all forms of small-gauge film: 8mm, Super 8 and 9.5mm, as well as works in installation, loops, and 'proto-cinema devices' like zoetropes.* The 8 fest* is a festival for anyone using small-gauge to create rough little gems on film – personal, handmade, experimental, animations, diaries, essays, collage, cut-ups, performance/film, music/film.
We present audiences with films from Toronto, across Canada and from small-gauge creators and communities around the world. *The 8
fest* showcases the 70+ year history of small-gauge film – from artists' work in the form since the 50's and 60's, to it's wider cultural use in home movies, instructional loops and beyond.
*The 8 fest* provides a forum for filmmakers who want to show their work on small-gauge and for people who want to see this work in its original formats. *The 8 fest* is committed to keeping the exhibition of small-gauge film a viable presentation medium.
Our first festival was held in Toronto February 2008 , we will present *The 8 fest* 2009 coming January 30-31 + February 1.
Our call for submissions is now posted on our website, Kindly forward this announcement to small-gauge enthusiasts! NO SUBMISSION FEES and SCREENING FEES PAID for all works presented (thanks to the Canada Council + Ontario Arts Council)
the 8 fest
http://www.the8fest.com
the8fest [at] gmail.com