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Call for Submissions

herland is now accepting film & video submissions from women artists for the following 2004 Festival (May 1st - May 8th) programmes:

May Day: International Workers Day
Every year herland collaborates with the local activist, labour and women’s groups to contribute to the celebration.

Themes: Wages and work conditions, industry labour practices, “women’s work” and equal opportunity, unregulated working environments, exploitation, emotive and experimental depictions of lifestyle in relation to our work lives.

Special Requirements: Screening copies must be available in either VHS or BETA, pieces running 75 minutes or shorter in length. Priority will be given to content relative to Canada, however all submissions will be viewed and considered.

Local Motion & Opening Night Gala*
Theme & Special Requirements: Works created by artists who live in Calgary and surrounding area. Artists who have recently relocated must indicate date of move and completion date of works submitted. Any pieces under 75 minutes in length.

* herland is seeking female musical talent for the Opening Night Gala and the Closing Party. Inquiries and / or sample CDs can be directed to the CSWAC-herland office (provided below).

International Programmes
Theme for programme I: Works by Israeli Women.
Special Requirements: Any pieces under 75 minutes in length.

Theme for programme II: Works by Palestinian Women.
Special Requirements: Any pieces under 75 minutes in length.

Shorts Programmes
Special Requirements: Only pieces running under 35 minutes in length will be viewed.

Works by Aboriginal Women
Theme & Special Requirements: The work and talent of Aboriginal women is presented in a multi-disciplinary presentation. Film and video works, poetry, song, drumming, installations and storytelling proposals are also welcome. Priority will be given to film and video works created in and around the Canadian region, however all submissions will be viewed and considered.

Queer Celebration
Themes & Special Requirements: Works created by, or for, or about queer women. Content must have relevant themes or address relevant issues. Any pieces running under 75 minutes in length.

!Feature Length - Short - Experimental - Narrative - Silent - Animation - Comedy - Political - Documentary - Drama - Independent!

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2003

Please download a submissions form (MS Word Submissions Form, PDF Submissions Form) and mail a completed copy of the form and a preview tape to the address given below. Print-friendly copy of submission guidelines (MS Word format).

herland film and video festival
#208, 223-12 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0G9
Phone: (403)245-3441
Fax: (403)234-9532
Email: herlandfestival@telus.net

 

 
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