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Season 12 OPEN CALL

--Calling for video and sound works that reconsiders the current restructures and parameters.

To be considered for S12, please submit by December 31, 2024 11:59pm PT

or use this link:

*Please read over our FAQ before submitting*

Notification of selected works for S12 will be sent via email on January 10, 2025.

Rather than a festival or exhibition, we are carving out a space to encourage a literal pause in life and ‘mindful use of this easily accessible medium’ by underscoring critical thought and creation. Leaning away from social media and insta- “content creation” (vanity metrics) we hope to allow a straightforward space without the unnecessary pressure of views/likes.

Viewers will see a series of “curated pauses,” -stills- that will live in each season's archive. Each Artist will be highlighted and the still image will link back to the Artist’s work on their own website or preferred video platform. This is to encourage visibility in the Artist’s own environment. Rather than an Artist statement or bio, we will be conducting a series of micro interviews for each Artist who wishes to participate. This is to give a more in-depth and critical lens into their work and themes.

We will continue to experiment and explore within these restructures. We appreciate your time and look forward to getting to know your work.

Thank you and take care!

DEBBIE Y.J. LIN + Bridget Moreen Leslie

FAQ:

- Works should have a running time up to 10 minutes.

- Submitted works must include both your original video and sound in the same piece. If you are not the sole creator of the video and/or sound, please include all collaborators, and/or list public domain/open source.

-Works should be linked to either your website, vimeo or your preferred video platform. We will not be able to download any video files.

- We will not be selecting the still (paused image) from the work. You will need to provide a link to the image of your choice for review (a paused place in your video). If selected, the still image will then be downloaded for the respective season.

- We will not have any ownership or rights associated with the submitted image. The still provided will belong to the Artist.

- Please no artist headshots or documentation. It must be a still image from the submitted work.

- Archives will exist on this website indefinitely. Our goal is to create a space for likeminded artists to find others working in the same medium. In the event of password protected and/or expired links, we will default to directly linking to your website. Or, please send us updated and/or preferred links if your domains or hosting platforms change.

- There is no cost associated with submitting or having your work remain in the archive. We want this to be accessible and useful for all.

- All information is saved for archival purposes (never sold and will never be shared without your permission). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at videosoundarchive@gmail.com

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Season 1: June 4, 2021