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The 2009 Acadiana Film Festival

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Opportunity: Opportunity to present work at the Acadiana Film Festival.
Information: The third annual Acadiana Film Festival (formerly iDiDx) will occur April 16th - 19th, 2009 (Thursday- Sunday) in Lafayette, Louisiana. Acadiana Film Festival provides a platform for independent filmmakers and musicians to present their original work. Throughout the four day event, the festival will host screenings, panels, workshops, seminars, live music and nightly parties. Majority of the events are free and open to the public. Acadiana Film Festival is an international festival located primarily in downtown Lafayette. Our goal is to provide a forum that join together artist and industry professionals, while educating the public and promoting the entertainment industry in Louisiana. If you have any questions regarding the Acadiana Film Festival 2009 submissions please go to www.acadianafilm.org or you can email submit@acadianafilm.org.
Requirements: Your submission check list:
(1) Your film or music composition on DVD format.
(2) A 2009Acadiana Film Festival "Submission Form," which can be downloaded from www.acadianafilm.org and completed.
(3) The submission fee.
(4) Available press materials including film description, director bio and at least one production still (hard and digital).
(5) TWO DVD copies of the work, formatted for multi-zone or for Zone 1 (North America), labeled with the work’s title, running time, director(s) name(s). DVD format, please double check that your DVD plays in its entirety on consumer DVD players. Also, please do not put adhesive labels on the disc unless it is a professional output job (if burning yourself, use a permanent marker to write necessary info). Entries will not be accepted for preview on any other format.
MULTIPLE ENTRIES - Each entered work must be accompanied by its own entry form and by a separate DVD; please do not send a compilation DVD composed of works for separate entries.
* Entry materials will not be returned.
Please mail your film and all required material to:
Acadiana Film Festival
Attention: Jana Godshall
101 W. Vermillion St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
Contact: Julie Bordelon
Festival Coordinator
Acadiana Film Festival (iDiDx)
www.acadianafilm.org
julie@acadianafilm.org

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The Salon

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Opportunity: The goal is to give students an opportunity to present works or works-in-progress with feedback sessions designed to encourage dialogue and further investigation of creative ideas.
Information: In response to VCU Arts' interest in providing students with opportunities to connect across disciplines, VCU Dance has opened the Salon, to students throughout the school. The Salon is a NO TECH event (no lights, no sets) with one dress rehearsal required of all participants. It is open to the public and includes discussion about the works presented. Screening of short film or video work is possible.
TIME: Tuesday, October 14 at 8:00PM PLACE: VCU Dance Center
Requirements: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WORK FORM: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Application:
1. PROVIDE ALL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Discipline/Department
Work Title
Director/Composer/Creator
Performers
Other credits (accompaniment, text, costumes, set, etc)
2. PROVIDE ALL TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Length of work
Special props, media or effects - be specific about needs
4. MEET DEADLINES RETURN TO LEA MARSHALL, DANCE OFFICE
SALON: TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, 4:30 PM—NO EXCEPTIONS!
Works may not exceed 10 minutes; shorter works are encouraged.
Works are accepted in order of receipt.
Return forms to Lea Marshall at 1315 Floyd Ave,
or by email to lemarshall@vcu.edu
You must be able to attend all of the following meetings/rehearsals:
Tues. Oct. 7- Return complete forms to Lea Marshall’s mailbox in Dance Office, 1315 Floyd Avenue NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM! Forms may also be emailed to lemarshall@vcu.edu. Same deadline. Last day to sign up for Salon. Choreographer Information Sheet due.
Fri, October 10- Location and time: Studio 203, 11:45 am Event: Production Meeting
Mon, Oct 13- Location and time: Dance Center 5:30 pm Cast and crew call, 7:00 pm Run through Event: Run through and Crew training (All performers, and elements in the work to be presented must participate in the run through or the work will be eliminated from the production)
Tues, Oct 14- Location and time:Dance Center, 6:30 PM Cast and Crew Call, 8:00 PM Curtain Event: Salon
Contact: If you have questions, e-mail Martha Curtis mcurtis@vcu.edu , or Lea Marshall lemarshall@vcu.edu

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Call for Sound Art: Dally Con SoundCast Seeks Submissions

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Opportunity: Exhibition of sound art on SoundCast.
Information: SoundCast is Daily Constitutional's curated online exhibition of unlimited edition, downloadable Sound Art. Currently each exhibition is featured for three months, and then archived to feature the next exhibition. For additional information visit http://www.dailyconstitutional.org/index.html
Requirements: Next review Deadline October 15th for November - January Exhibition 1) Audio works should be mixed for two channel listening 2) There is no length limit to the audio works but remember people will be downloading them and large files might be a deterrent to listeners 3) Submitted sound files should be compressed in MP3 format 4) Submissions should also include: Image to accompany download (300 x 300 @ 72dpi and we will resize for the web) Title of piece, Date Artist Name Artist Web Site Length of piece Short description if you would like to set up the piece or if there are specific instructions (i.e. best if listened to on headphones/speakers) 5. E-mail submissions to submissions@dailyconstitutional.org
Contact: E-mail questions to submissions@dailyconstitutional.org

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2008 Art History and Visual Art Fellowships for Graduate Students

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Opportunity: College Art Association annually awards fellowships in the amount of $15,000 to qualified graduate students in visual art and art history
Information: Grants may be used to help recipients with various aspects of their work, whether for their job-search expenses or purchasing materials for their studio. In addition, one or more fellowships are awarded to a PhD student specializing in American art; this award is made possible with support from the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. As in the past, honorable mentions may also be recognized. The main purpose of the fellowship program is to support outstanding graduate students from diverse backgrounds who may have been underrepresented in their fields. By offering financial assistance to promising MFA and PhD students, CAA can assist the rising generation during this important transitional period in their lives.
Requirements: Submission of material by all applicants must now be sent on CD or DVD; slides, videocassettes, and some paperwork in hard copy are not accepted. Please go to http://www.collegeart.org/fellowships/ for specific application requirements; published below are general guidelines.
Art-History Fellowships
Applicants to the art-history fellowships must include the following on a CD: application form; essay; CV; dissertation prospectus; sample dissertation chapter; and timetable for dissertation completion. Three letters of recommendation; a copy of your 2007 IRS income-tax form or 2008 Free Application for Student Federal Aid (FASFA); and graduate transcript must be submitted in hard copy and mailed to CAA with the CD.
Visual-Art Fellowships
Visual-art fellowship applicants must include the following on a CD or DVD: application form; essay; résumé or CV; description of your MFA exhibition and its timetable; all visual documentation (up to six images of still work on CD or up to ten minutes of video work on a DVD, properly labeled and formatted for both PC and Macintosh); and image script (caption list and short descriptions of the work). Three letters of recommendation; a copy of your 2007 IRS income-tax form or 2008 Free Application for Student Federal Aid (FASFA); and graduate transcript must be submitted in hard copy and mailed to CAA with the CD or DVD.
Deadline: October 1, 2008; fellows are chosen by December 31, 2008.
Contact: For more information or questions, please call 212-691-1051, ext. 201, or email Michael Fahlund, CAA deputy director mfahlund@collegeart.org

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SECAC website redesign competition

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Opportunity: The Southeastern College Art Conference needs a new website design. Students from affiliated schools are invited to create a new design for the SECAC website to compete for a $1000 award. Competing designs should be implemented into a functioning website and uploaded onto the internet.
Information: http://www.unc.edu/~rfrew/SECAC/
Requirements: • The site should be built with a basic static, multiple page XHTML structure that adheres to current WC3 standards for XHTML, CSS, and accessibility. Visit http://www.w3.org for more information about web standards. • The site should not use databases, PHP, ASP, or any other content management system beyond basic Dreamweaver templates and library items. • Adobe Flash can only be used for design elements (logo animations, slide shows), but not for content delivery- • The site should not use frames. • If a fixed-width layout is used in the design, the site should not exceed 900 pixels wide. •Entrants should place the web address (URL) of their design on the attached entry form so that it can be accessed and viewed by the judges. Screen grabs or mockups will not be accepted. In this manner the design's feasibility as a functioning website can be fully considered. Entries should be postmarked or emailed no later than November 15th, 2008. Send a document/ entry form including name, school, full web address for entry, email address, home address, and phone number to the address below. Questions about entry submissions can be sent to patterson53@marshall.edu. Send this entry form to: College of Fine Arts SECAC Web Design Contest Marshall University One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755 Or email doc / entry form attached as a PDF to: patterson53@marshall.edu Entries should be postmarked or emailed no later than November 15th, 2008.
Contact: Technical questions should be directed to Brent Patterson, design competition coordinator, at patterson53@marshall.edu. Other questions should be directed to Don Van Horn at vanhorn@marshall.edu.

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Job Opportunity

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Opportunity: Looking to possibly add a few individuals in the areas of creative design and specifically someone fluent in digital graphics for video and animation.
Information: realMUSIC is an audio and video production company here in Richmond, VA that focuses quite a bit on location recording and marketing now for large campaigns. There are internships as well as paid positions in each of these areas based on experience.
Contact: Joshua Gall Owner - realMUSIC Productions LLC josh@realmusicav.com Phone: Office - 804.683.7865 Customer Service - 804.683.3102 Web: www.realmusicav.com Mailing Address: realMUSIC Productions P.O. Box 77 Goochland, VA 23063

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VMFA 2009-2010 Artist Fellowships

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Opportunity: The Virginia useum of Fine Arts Fellowship Program is a vital source of funding for the visual arts in Virginia. VMFA is committed to supporting professional artists as well as art students who demonstrate exceptional creative ability in their chosen discipline and has awarded more than $3.8 million in fellowships to Virginians.
Information: The Fellowship Program was established in 1940 through a generous contribution made by the late John Lee Pratt of Fredericksburg. Offered through the VMFA Education and Outreach Division, fellowships are still largely funded through the Pratt endowment, supplemented by annual gifts from the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, the J. Warwick McClintic Jr. Scholarship Fund, and the VMFA Foundation’s Annual Giving Fund. Conditions of Awards Awards are made to those applicants of the highest artistic merit and are not based on one award per medium. Please select the discipline that most closely corresponds to the nature of your work. Artists who can clearly demonstrate a history of ongoing collaboration may apply together with one set of documentation, but must fill out separate application forms, noting names of collaborators. Collaborative applications must be delivered or mailed in one package. Collaborating winners will receive one grant award to divide among themselves. Award money will be paid in ten monthly installments, August –May. Applicants may apply for work or study in only one of the disciplines listed below: * Crafts * Drawing * Film/Video * * Mixed Media** * Painting * Photography * Printmaking * Sculpture * Art History (graduate students only) * Film/Video applicants may submit personally conceived works in the following categories only: Narrative (includes fiction, dramatized events and authorized adaptations of literary or dramatic works); Animation (includes the animation of graphics or three-dimensional objects); and Experimental (works that may expand the traditional definition of film or video forms; live-action or animation techniques can be used). **Refers to the combination of two or more media to create one work, including emerging media. (Note: Awards are not offered for architecture, commercial design, or theater arts) Deadline Mailed applications must be postmarked by Friday, November 14, 2008. Hand-delivered applications must be brought to the main entrance of the Pauley Center on the west side of the Museum campus, by 5 pm, Friday, November 14, 2008. The Museum does not accept application materials via fax or other electronic means. Late applications will not be considered. Print, fill out, and mail VMFA a 2009-2010 Fellowship Application Form. This form is a PDF file requiring Adobe® Acrobat® Reader. Selection Process Fellowship applicants’ works are reviewed anonymously by jurors. Professional awards are decided by a juror of national reputation and Student awards by a panel of distinguished regional arts professionals. Notification of Awards Applicants are notified of awards by letter the first week in February. VMFA does not provide written or verbal explanations regarding the awards. CDs and DVDs of fellowship award recipients will be retained as a permanent record. By submitting your work, you authorize that moving and still images may be used for promotional purposes at the discretion of VMFA. This may include and is not limited to display on our Web site, downloadable and print media, artwork, and related text. Types of Fellowships $8,000 Professional Fellowships A complete application must contain the following materials: 1. Fellowship Application Form (front only). 2. Work sample (one copy) of at least eight images of individual works on a PC-fromatted CD-R labeled with the applicant's name, representing works completed in the last 3 years. Film/Video category only: DVD with a 15-minute sample of three works completed within the last 3 years. Include a title page with links to each work and running times. 3. One typed copy of your current résumé. 4. A one-page typed artistic statement about the work you are submitting (200 words max). 5. Self-addressed, stamped (not metered) envelope with adequate postage and packaging to return work samples. Materials sent without return postage will not be returned. 6. Self-addressed, stamped postcard marked "Entry Received" which will be mailed to you to confirm receipt of your application. Please do not call to inquire about the status of your application. $6,000 Graduate Fellowships and $4,000 Undergraduate Fellowships
Requirements: Eligibility (Please read carefully as some criteria have changed) You are eligible to apply if you are an undergraduate or graduate student or a professional artist (not seeking a degree at the time of the application deadline or during the grant period) who agrees to remain in the state during the grant period. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States, as well as current legal residents of Virginia or a registered in-state student. Professionals must have been a resident for at least 24 consecutive months and students 12 months prior to this application. Applicants must be able to provide verification of residency upon request. Students must be enrolled, or planning to be enrolled, full time for the entire academic year at an accredited college, university, or school of the arts. Partial fellowship awards may be considered on a case-by-case basis for full-time students in the last semester of a degree program. In the Film/Video category, only noncommerical, noninstructional works over which the applicant has exclusive control of content and primary creative responsibility will be accepted. No music videos, footage of installations, or other medium will be considered. Note: Recipients of a VMFA Professional Fellowship after September 2004 or full-time VMFA employees are not eligible. No artist may receive more than three Fellowships in any category. A complete application must contain the following materials: 1. Fellowship Application Form (front and back). 2. Work sample (one copy) of at least eight images of individual works on a PC-fromatted CD-R labeled with the applicant's name, representing works— four of which were completed in the last 3 years. Film/Video category only: DVD with a 15-minute sample of three works, one of which was completed within the last 3 years. Include a title page with links to each work and running times. Art History category only: three research papers or published articles (two copies of each which will not be returned). 3. Most recent transcript officially stamped and sealed. 4. One copy of your current résumé. 5. Self-addressed, stamped (not metered) envelope with adequate postage and packaging to return work samples. Materials sent without return postage will not be returned. 6. Self-addressed, stamped postcard marked "Entry Received" which will be mailed to you to confirm receipt of your application. Please do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Important: * Do not submit your application in folders or binders. * Do not submit more than has been requested; excess items will be removed. * Digital images must be in the JPEG format at 300 dpi with a file size of no more than one megabyte (1 MB) each. Do not use GIFs, TIFFs, or other formats. Each image must be numbered to correspond to the checklist on the application. When saving the files, be sure to complete the step to "finish" the CD. * DVDs must be labeled with artist's name, title of work, primary creative responsibility, date completed, and original format running time. Indicate the category of each work: Narrative, Animation, or Experimental. Send copies only.
Contact: http://www.vmfa.museum/fellowships_2009.html

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Photography Intern for 160over90

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Opportunity: We are looking for a motivated individual to assist our studio photographer and production artist in a wide range of responsibilities. Candidate should be personable, able to thrive working with a team, and most importantly, passionate about their work. Intern will have the opportunity to gain experience working for real clients in a process based, deadline driven environment. Responsibilities include; archival of photographic assets, color correction, shoot preparation, shoot assistance, and of course, photography.
Requirements: Requirements to be considered: • Reliable • Self-sufficient • Strong multitasking abilities • Keen attention to detail • Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal • At least intermediate knowledge/understanding of both film and digital SLR camera systems • At least basic knowledge/understanding of lighting techniques • Proficient in Photoshop and InDesign Please email resume, cover letter and portfolio samples to careers@160over90.com with “Photography Intern” in the subject line.
Contact: Amanda Haines , Office Manager, 160over90 ahaines@160over90.com 215.732.3200 ext.113 one south broad street 10th floor philadelphia, pa 19107

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Three Filmaka Film Competitions : Truth or Dare, Red Bull- Vibrations, What On Earth

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Opportunity: Truth or Dare www.filmaka.com/truthordare Make a 1-3 film for Filmaka and you could win funding to direct your feature film. The competition is judged by international film professionals, including Werner Herzog, Zak Penn, and Deepak Nayar. Each month there is a new theme and 10-20 filmmakers receive $500-$3000. Three of them go on to compete for feature funding. This month's theme is Truth or Dare - if you've got an idea (or think you can come up with one), go to www.filmaka.com/truthordare Red Bull - "Vibrations" www.filmaka.com/redbull Red Bull is looking for visually striking, 2 to 3 minute films to play in their next installemtn of x13 - a series of cutting-edge work from around the world. Your film can be live-action, animated, tell a story, showcase an event, or any and all of the above. 13 winners get $3000 and 5 runners-up get $1000. Winning films may be broadcast on Red Bull TV. It's free to submit and entries are due Aug 17 - go to www.filmaka.com/redbull for more info. What On Earth www.filmaka.com/whatonearth If you have a thoughtful film about your life experience you'd like to share with the world (or you're thinking of making one), check out What On Earth Is Going On? They're looking for 1-3 minute films to be aired on MSN's new socially relevant content channel. 15 winners are chosen every 3 months - and they receive $1500 in addition to airing on MSN.com. Two of those filmmakers will also get $10,000 in funding to participate in A Global Tapestry - a collaborative film in which each director makes a segment of their own about a shared theme. The jury includes Jehane Noujaim (Control Room) and Nick Broomfield (Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer). See how to submit your film at www.filmaka.com/whatonearth