[artinfo] Open Call for Submission 2014

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OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSION 2014

Media & video works or projects that are into analyzing tendencies in audio-visual production from all over the world are invited to be submitted for Issue 7th of Crosstalk Video Art Festival Budapest.

Crosstalk Video Art Festival was founded in 2008 and since then has continued to develop awareness of the diversity and uniqueness of video as an art form. With its increased importance as part of Budapest cultural life, Crosstalk Video Art Festival presents new video art from all parts of the world. The festival program also includes lectures and artist’s talks.

APPLICATION CRITERIA

There is no criteria as to the subject/theme of the works.

Artists of any age and nationality are eligible to submit works up to 3 pieces.

Submitted video art pieces must

– have been completed after 1 January 2011

– be single channel works / projects that collects single-channel works

– not exceed the duration of 15 minutes

– be copyright controlled by the artist

All submissions are to include:

1 – Entry form. An entry form (pages or .doc or .rtf) must be submitted and sent via e-mail to info at crosstalk.hu.

2 – Artwork. Video pieces must be submitted online via a filesharing or large file deliveries (dropbox / we transfer / ftp server) in MP4 file format. All videos should be clearly labelled showing the title of the work, the year of production, running time and the director’s name and resolution 16:9 or 4:3. Works submitted in languages other than English must be subtitled.

3– Data sent via e-mail containing

3.1 – A short biography of the artist (between 50 and 100 words),

3.2 – A short description of the submitted work / project, including a list of previous screenings

3.3 – Two still images of the work in jpg format.

New Category! Underaged video-makers are eligible for entry into our new ‘U18’ (Under18) category with parental advisory.

Entries must arrive at the given e-mail address at the latest by 00:00 on 30 May 2014.

Submissions that arrive after the deadline will not be considered.

Please note that Crosstalk Video Art Festival is unable to cover the cost of postage, delivery company fees, customs duties or any other costs incurred as a result of processing by customs. 

Please send submissions to: info at crosstalk.hu

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us:

Contact person: Szilvi Német

Tel.: +36 30 377 6790

info at crosstalk.hu

www.crosstalkvideoartfestival.com

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