[artinfo] CALL FOR ENTRIES: Searching for Short Films & Videos About Body Image

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CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Searching for Short Films & Videos About Body Image

Reply to: ruckel77 at hotmail.com
Date: 2005-08-01, 11:42AM CDT


Body Image can be defined as the picture a person has
of his/her physical, mental and emotional self. It
involves perception, imagination, judgment, sensation,
awareness and behavior. This picture of oneself is
shaped, developed and ever changing because we are
sensitive to changes in mood, environment and personal
experiences. For instance, we learn about body image
through interactions with family, friends, peers,
media, culture and the social world. We pick up on
standards and expectations of what kind of person we
are supposed to be. Sometimes these standards and
expectations make us (want to / or actually) seek out
ways to change ourselves, physically, mentally,
literally or figuratively. Through alternative
therapies, traditional medical practices, cosmetic
procedures and treatments, and self-imposed
manipulation one may seek to change them self. Looking
for short films and videos about body image either
positive, negative, gender or non-gender specific,
masculine or feminine, personal, cultural or social
commentary, etc. Film and video entries accepted,
however, this will be video projection only.

The screening is scheduled for October 21, 2005 at the
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago.

ENTRY DEADLINE: September 15
ENTRY FORMAT: VHS, Mini-DV or DVD
MAXIMUM LENGTH: 15 minutes

SEND TO: Carrie Ruckel
2424 W. Lyndale St., 1st Fl.
Chicago, IL 60647

**PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME, TITLE, LENGTH,
DESCRIPTION, AND SHORT BIO WITH YOUR ENTRY.

*** TO HAVE YOUR VIDEO RETURNED TO YOU, PLEASE INCLUDE
A SELF-ADDRESSED AND STAMPED ENVELOPE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Ruckel at
ruckel77 at hotmail.com