Fwd: OPEN CALL: LA Freewaves (experimental media art, video, animation, shorts)

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OPEN CALL: LA Freewaves (experimental media art, video, animation, shorts)
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Too Much Freedom? LA Freewaves 10th Celebration of Experimental Media Arts

Postmark Deadline: February 15, 2006.

The showcase will present experimental media art from around the world at
art venues in Los Angeles in November 2006 and through the Freewaves web
site. Media art works include experimental video and film (narrative,
documentary, art, animation, etc.), DVDs, websites, simple installations,
and video billboards. Works from the festival will also appear on public
television, cable stations and video-streamed on the Internet.
Competitive selection process will be conducted by a group of
international and local curators with diverse specialties and
backgrounds. Notification of acceptance is in July 2006. Artist payments
will be $200 for selected works.

How to Enter:

* Work must be completed since January 1, 2003.
* Entries must be postmarked to Freewaves by February 15, 2006.
* Include completed entry form
* Label entries with title, artist's name, length, date of work and format.
* Include a resume or bio plus a one paragraph description for each work
submitted.
* For websites, indicate URL address on application form.
* For installation proposals, include additional description and
diagrams/images.
* If you are in US, include self-addressed stamped envelope for return of
work.
* There is no entry fee to submit work for consideration, however, we
highly encourage those who can afford it to become LA Freewaves members
with a $25 donation. With membership, you support our programs so that we
can continue to promote and exhibit innovative new media art during this
difficult time.

Send To:
LA Freewaves
2151 Lake Shore Ave
Los Angeles CA USA 90039
Questions: write [email protected]

LA Freewaves is a nonprofit organization which survives on grants and
donations.

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Open Call Entry Form
Too Much Freedom? LA Freewaves 10th Celebration of Experimental Media Arts

Please type or print clearly.

Artist Name:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Street Address:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
City, State and Zip Code:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Country:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Email Address:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Phone Number:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
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Title of Entry 1:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Description/Date of Work: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Format/URL:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Running Time: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ minutes
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Title of Entry 2:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Description/Date of Work: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Format/URL:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Running Time: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ minutes
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Title of Entry 3:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Description/Date of Work: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Format/URL:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Running Time: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ minutes
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For format, indicate: -DVD -Mini DV -VHS -Website (indicate URL) -Silent
Video Billboard -Other (explain)

\_\_\_Yes! Sign me up for membership. Here's my $25 donation. I want LA
Freewaves to continue to promote and exhibit innovative new media art.
\_\_\_ I'm not entering the festival, but sign me up for membership. LA
Freewaves rocks!! (Indicate name, physical address and email above and
send form with your $25 check.) Make membership check or money order
payable to LA Freewaves.

Enclose resume/bio, work description text and SASE. For questions and
entries, contact Anne Bray at [email protected] or:

LA Freewaves
2151 Lake Shore Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039 USA
(323) 664-1510

a media arts magnet