Mono no aware IV
Sunday November 28th 2010
Deadline November 5th 2010 (postmarked)

Mono No Aware is not a film festival; its focus is the cinematic experience. Inspired by the unique qualities of live performance and viewing film prints, it encourages live music, theatrical performance, audio and additional visuals to accompany the film piece.

You are welcome to submit. Mono No Aware is open to any person or group of persons making work incorporating Super8 or 16mm film format as part of that presentation. For example: blending film & theater performance, musicians creating a visual experience for their sound, & experimental filmmakers working with story tellers. Entries will only be accepted on Super8 or 16mm film. FILM ONLY. No Digital Video.

Part of our purpose in having this gathering is to put an emphasis on the cinematic experience. Film & video are so easily accessible, you can watch something on a website, television, a home projector, or even your cell phone. For some filmmakers those vehicles are copies of the original artwork, each one degraded by its format. We believe there is a magic in seeing the film as a print. There is a presence a poet has reading his/her own writing. There is a feeling that resonates in your chest when you see a band live. For these reasons we are encouraging live music, performance, and audio to expand the cinematic experience beyond the screen. We ask that in the spirit of the festival you not video or create copies of your performance. Some participants have gone as far as to destroy the work after its first run at the event.

Embrace the film medium. Cut & splice found footage you picked up at a yard sale. Take all your unused footage from an old project and create something new with the unused scenes. Spend 50 bucks to shoot & process 100 feet of 16mm & make a 3 minute masterpiece with a friend's Bolex. Paint on the film surface. Go on eBay and pick up a dozen old reels for ten bucks. Run 10 projectors at once on a single screen. Splice, dice, paste, shoot, and do it all over again. Create visual poetry, colorful abstractions, a comedic narrative, a cinematic comet that will light up the space for several minutes and live in the minds of those there to see it in its pure state. While it's there, fill the audience's ears with a score nothing short of sonorous.

In September 2010 we will offer a range of workshops to those interested in making work for submission. We also will have Super 8mm cameras & editing equipment available for rental from our home office, if you are interested please contact us to set up an appointment.

Please send entries to the following address:
MONO NO AWARE
PMB # 303
302 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
United States

Selected film performances will be announced Friday November 12th 2010.

onedotzero_adventures in motion: festival call for submissions!

a fantastic opportunity to get your work seen by a like-minded, connected and creative international community.

this years festival premieres at the bfi southbank, 10-14 november 2010 before touring internationally.

deadline for receiving entries is 30th june 2010, 5pm.

onedotzero are seeking innovative short films, installations, interactive work and live audiovisual performances to showcase at the bfi southbank, london, uk, 10-14 november 2010. the five-day festival is the first stop on onedotzero's extensive worldwide network of events.

onedotzero_adventures in motion has been the largest dedicated digital short film festival in the world since 1999. over fourteen years the programme has expanded to embrace a wide range of digital motion arts and is acclaimed by artists, audiences and creative industries alike for providing a platform to explore new ideas and fresh innovation through curated compilation screenings, features, exhibitions, live av performances, club nights, presentations and panel discussions.

submit now! this is your chance to showcase your work on an international platform and it is completely free to enter!

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what to submit

onedotzero seeks submissions of new work, which demonstrates innovative creative expression and visionary moving image ideas from the following disciplines:

animation + short form: renowned for uncovering exciting moving image work from all over the world, onedotzero continues to champion progressive work of under 30 minutes across music video, animation, motion graphics, narrative shorts, artists moving image, documentary and generative art.

feature films: to compliment the curated shorts programme onedotzero seek feature-length work with an alternative aesthetic and distinctive directorial approach for the big screen.

live audio-visual performances: onedotzero has a passion for presenting narrative driven live cinema, original vj sets and unexpected collaborations between musicians and artists. onedotzero can only schedule a limited amount of live shows at the london festival, but also curate live av projects year round as part of the international tour.

installations: onedotzero is keen to receive submissions of engaging audiovisual installation and compelling interactive experiences. both existing work and proposals for new projects will be considered. please provide details of the technical delivery in your ideas.

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programming themes:

the core programmes that remain central to onedotzeros ethos are:

wow + flutter: onedotzero, the pioneering home for exploring motion graphics, motion typography, visual code, processing, animation, digital and short experimental works.

wavelength: dedicated to exploring visually progressive, music-driven moving image and music videos, including rarely screened promos and unofficial versions.

extended play: a select international narrative-driven programme of short films and animations with unique visual style, which extend beyond the boundaries of traditional storytelling.

plus many more still to be confirmed!

this year, the festival programme will also reach out to explore the following new themes:

utopia
this years festival theme takes a utopian approach. in the past, when we pondered about the future, our visions were largely optimistic. the future was going to be a wonderful place, full of bright, new ideas and technology benefiting social harmony. the future is now here, however there is a propensity for doom and gloom. onedotzero wants the theme of utopia to bring a sense of adventure, hope and positivity about our future world to the festival! what is your vision of a better future?

code warriors
creatives are increasingly using computer code as a raw material to create generative, fluid and self-perpetuating moving image. this brand-new new programme will showcase the most imaginative examples of work in this field.

robotica
onedotzero has always been rather partial to our mechanical friends of the future, demonstrated over the years in the festival programming. we are now seeking robot-themed or inspired shorts, which explore the ethics and potential social effects of a world shared with robots or androids.

how to submit
it is really easy to submit, just follow these three simple steps:
1. download the submission form from www.onedotzero.com/submissions
2. fill in all of the fields clearly and sign the form.
3. send your completed submissions form to onedotzero, along with a playable dvd or a vimeo link to your work.

*this year vimeo are helping us to make submitting your work to onedotzero easier than ever. instead of sending work on dvd you can now upload it to vimeo and include the link on your submission form. if you wish your video to remain private simply choose to password protect it, but please ensure onedotzero's programming team have access to watch your work until 10 november 2010.

full details about how to submit and how to upload your films to vimeo can be found here

please note that by submitting work you agree to onedotzeros festival terms and conditions. work without a signed submissions form may not be considered.

about onedotzero
onedotzero is a london-based moving image and digital arts organisation which commissions, showcases and promotes innovation across all aspects of moving image, digital and interactive arts. the organisation, founded in 1996, is known for representing a diverse array of artistic endeavour via the annual onedotzero_adventures in motion festival and associated touring. it has a cross media and collaborative approach attuned to technological advances and fast paced change within digital arts and the contemporary culture landscape.

onedotzero recently co-curated decode: digital design sensations, an exhibition at the v+a museum, london, which showcased the latest developments in digital and interactive design, from small screen based graphics to large-scale installations.

onedotzero_adventures in motion festival will be touring globally throughout 2010.

Lausanne Underground & Music Festival - Call for entries
Entry deadline: June 15th 2010
Festival date: October 20-24 2010

Only the films released between 2007 and 2010 will be selected for the competition (short or feature films). You are welcome to submit any other program for a screening outside of competition.

What is «underground»?
It is always easier for the filmmakers to decide if their film is underground or not. But to give an idea of what we are looking for, we think that underground films do not make any compromise to be made or to be seen. Underground films accept no limits, no censorships and always present an innovative point of view. The LUFF has been created after the New York Underground Film Festival, then its purpose remains the same: to support and promote films that push boundaries and break new ground -- that challenge, entertain and provoke.

How to Enter
Register your film online and send a preview copy of your film to the selection committee.

Accepted format are:
* VHS (PAL, SECAM or NTSC)
* DVD (PAL or NTSC, any Region coding will be accepted)
* DVD-R/DVD+R (PAL or NTSC)
Note: DVD-R/DVD+R have to be burnt correctly so that they can be read on most of the DVD players. In order to do so, please burn your DVD at the lowest speed you can (1X 1’385Ko/s). Every film that has been badly burnt – which means that the DVD is unreadable or the picture quality is bad (pixels, image drops,...) will not be considered for the selection. Also, try to use good quality DVD.

Every other preview formats will be refused.

Each entry must be accompanied by
* a completed entry form (photocopies are acceptable) per film
* a press kit if available (the absence of press kit has no influence on the selection)

Accepted screening formats
* 35mm
* 16mm
* Beta SP PAL (no NTSC)
* DVCam PAL, NTSC
* Mini DV PAL, NTSC
* DVD (PAL or NTSC, any region)

A Note on "Category"
Many works entered into the Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival defy easy classification, but it’s important for us that you check only ONE category for your entry. So please follow these guidelines:

* If it is a documentary or animation, check one of those categories. If it’s not a documentary, and not animation, and it has a story, check narrative feature (for works 60 minutes and over) or narrative short (for works under 60 minutes).
* For the purposes of our event, “experimental” is used exclusively for non-narrative, non- documentary works? If it’s not a documentary, and does not have a story, then check experimental.
* If you feel that your film fits experimental and animation equally, we recommend that you choose animation.
* If you don’t follow the above guidelines, we will re-classify your entry appropriately!

Entry fee
There is no entry fee

Shipping the preview tapes or DVD
Cost of shipping to the festival is covered by the entrant. Shipping must be prepaid. Collect or COD shipments cannot be accepted. Each tape must be marked with the title of the entry. Entrant's identification must be on the case and the tape. Please use only plastic or bubble-pack cases when shipping entries - no fiber cases please! Do not forget to specify on your package the following mention: For cultural purposes only – no commercial value

No preview tape or DVD will be sent back to the original sender, whether or not the film has be selected or not.

All entries must be mailed to:
Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival
Film Entry
Rue du Valentin 34
1002 Lausanne
Switzerland

Shipping the exhibition prints
The go and return transport of selected feature film prints would be at our charge. The go transport of selected short film prints would be at your charge. The return transport of selected short films print would be at our charge.

Entry does not guarantee placement in the program. However, each submission will be carefully considered. Festival organizers will pre-select entries that will enter the competition. If your film is chosen, you will be notified current of September 2010. The exhibition print has to be in our hand on October 10 2010.

The LUFF is not responsible for lost, stolen or missing entries. We would like to remind you to send a COPY of your original work. Due to the high number of submissions, the preview tapes or any supporting material will be kept in the festival’s archives and will not be sent back. Please not send SASEs for the return of your tape, because we will simply ignore them and use the stamps. Do not send money either.

For more informations, contact the organisation here.