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ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMPETITION





ASOLOARTFILMFESTIVAL


International Festival of Films on Art and the Lives of Artists
Cinema - TV - Video - Videoart - Computer art - Productions of film schools
20 - 26 September 2004


INTRODUCTION

The 2004 edition of the AsoloArtFilmFestival will be held in Asolo (Treviso), Italy, from 20 to
26 September 2004. The Festival is part of the cultural tradition and a continuation of the "Festival Internazionale del Film sull'Arte e di Biografie di Artisti", which was set up in 1973 by the Treviso Provincial Council under the direction of Flavia Paulon and had achieved great international success over the years finally closing at the end of the nineties. Thirty years later and in the light of advances in visual languages, the Festival is now being relaunched under the name "AsoloArtFilmFestival": an international showcase, and competition with prizes, of film production dedicated to the visual arts in all the variety of their expression and to the music.

The festival is subdivided into four sections:
· FILMS ON ART for works on the visual arts and music
· ARTISTS' LIVES for works of historical reconstruction and critical interpretation of people from the world of art and music
· VIDEOART and COMPUTER ART for works using electronic or computer technologies as a means of direct artistic expression
· PRODUCTIONS made by recognised film schools, specialist secondary schools and universities, regarding the fields of visual arts and music

Anna Maria Cerrato is the artistic director of the Festival, which is conceived and organized by the cultural association AsoloInternationalArtFestival (A.I.A.F), a cultural non-profit association with legal personality (D.G.R. del Veneto del 18/04/03 N° 59741.03), presided over by Lionello Puppi.



RULES



Only works produced after 1 January 2002 will be admitted to the competition.
The works must come within one of the four sections which have to be specified on the entry form. However, the judging committee reserves the right to move a film from one section to the other in case of non compliance.

The following are required for participation in the competition:
· the completed registration form
· a VHS or DVD copy of the work (in standard PAL)
· a short biography and essential filmography of the film-maker/s
· a brief synopsis of the work in Italian or English
· at least two slides or JPEG format of sharp stills or of photos of scenes from the work, with authorisation for publication (television and press) and promotion of the Festival
· the printed screenplay in Italian or English
· list of music used
The above material must be sent no later than 30 April 2004, at the participant's cost. The postmark will be sufficient proof for works received after this date. In the case of incomplete delivery, admission to the competition will be refused on the unquestionable decision of the organising committee.
Materials sent will not be returned, but be held in the Festival's archive as documentation.
The required materials must be sent to:
AsoloArtFilmFestival,
Foresto Vecchio, 8
31011 Asolo (TV) - Italy.
A special judging commission will pre-select the works received.
The film-makers or producers of the selected films will be advised of admission to the competition at least sixty days before the start of the Festival and must then send a master copy transferred onto Betacam SP or DVD. This copy, if in a language other than Italian or English, must have subtitles in Italian or English. Omission of subtitles where required will lead to automatic exclusion from the competition. The copies of the selected works must be received by the Festival organisation by 7 September 2004, otherwise they will be excluded. The copies sent will not be returned, but be held in the Festival's archive.
A special jury, composed of five members, named by the Presidency of the A.I.A.F. and chosen from renowned experts, will assign the following prizes - consisting of silver and bronze plates, especially designed by an internationally renowned artist - to the works admitted:
· GRAN PREMIO ASOLO FOR THE BEST WORK IN THE COMPETITION
· PREMIO ASOLO FOR THE BEST WORK OF FILMS ON ART SECTION
· PREMIO ASOLO FOR THE BEST WORK OF ARTISTS' LIVES SECTION
· PREMIO ASOLO FOR THE BEST WORK OF VIDEOART AND COMPUTER ART SECTION
· PREMIO ASOLO FOR THE BEST PRODUCTION OF FILM SCHOOLS, SPECIALIST SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES SECTION
· PREMIO GIAN FRANCESCO MALIPIERO FOR THE BEST SOUNDTRACK
The jury may also make a special mention of other works of particular merit in the competition. The decision of the jury is final.
With their participation in the competition, the copyright holders of the selected works implicitly authorise the free use of short sequences of up to two minutes on the Festival's internet site, on TV news and TV specials for promotion of the Festival. They also freely authorise additional non-profit screenings of the work.
The Festival organisation will take the utmost care of the copies received, but accepts no responsibility for any damages that may occur to these during delivery at the Festival venues.
Participating in the festival implies acceptance of the rules.
The Court of Treviso will be competent in case of controversies.
Personal details will be treated in accordance with Italian law 31/12/1996 n°675 and subsequent amendments and additions.

Asolo, November 2003

Info: AsoloArtFilmFestival - Foresto Vecchio 8 - 31011 Asolo (TV) Italia
Tel: 0423 520455 Fax: 0423 951320
E-mail: info@asolofilmfestival.it - www.asolofilmfestival.it


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Position Announcement, Please Circulate:

Michigan State University
Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media
Assistant Professor, Digital Media Arts and Technology

Teaching: Candidates are expected to teach three courses a semester across several of the following areas: interactive multimedia design, web design, video and audio production, compositing and effects (CGI), 3D graphics design, game design, programming, and human-computer interaction. Candidates are also expected to advise students on projects and theses.

Creative-Research Activity: Although this is primarily a teaching position, candidates will be expected to gain visibility through juried media designs (exhibits at peer reviewed venues; broadcast distribution; conference presentations; awards) or scholarly research publications. Candidates will be encouraged to pursue external funding to support their creative and/or research activity with the possibility of reduced teaching load.

Qualifications: MFA or PhD in a related field preferred. MA or MS with considerable industry or academic experience will be considered.

Required: Portfolio showing outstanding creative design work and/or research related to digital media arts and technology, aesthetics, telecommunication, or information studies; teaching experience and strong teaching evaluations. 

Desired: Industry experience related to digital media arts.

Appointment: Academic Year, Fixed-Term Renewable with the possibility of converting to the Tenure System


Work Environment:

The Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media: The Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media Department (http://tc.msu.edu) has an international reputation in a number of areas. Faculty specializing in video, audio, 3D/VR, and multimedia come together to form the core DMAT faculty (http://dmat.msu.edu). BA, MA, and Ph.D. are offered. Collaborative interest in digital media arts is also strong in related departments within the college and also outside of the college, including education, computer science, and music.
Communication Technology Laboratory: The Communication Technology Laboratory (http://commtechlab.msu.edu) is an association of MSU faculty who create innovative learning experiences that elegantly integrate technology. Through externally funded projects the Comm Tech Lab develops meaningful, emotionally appealing projects and research prototypes and invents new media genres. Rather than programming software, the lab approach is: ìwe design experiences.î
New Media Center: The Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media is home to a New Media Center digital media arts and technology teaching laboratory, as well as numerous other college-wide computer laboratories, television and radio studios.

Media Interface and Network Design (M.I.N.D.) Labs: The Media Interface and Network Design Labs (http://www.mindlab.org) are a network of human-computer interaction research labs focused on the interaction of mind and media, especially on ways in which media can be better adapted and tailored to the mind. Facilities include virtual reality and augmented reality systems, over 25 computer graphics work stations, and various forms of research measurement equipment.

College of Communication Arts and Sciences: The department is in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, which was the nation's very first college of communication. Today, it remains an innovative and leading international center for all forms of research and teaching on human communication: Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media, Communication (interpersonal, organizational, and social effects), Audiology and Speech Sciences, Advertising, and Journalism.

Michigan State University. Founded in 1855 Michigan State University is situated in East Lansing, a pleasant university town just on the border of Lansing, the Michigan state capitol. The Michigan State University campus is quite large with over 5000 acres of land and 150 major buildings. The campus is home to over 40,000 students from all continents and about 4000 faculty and staff. The cost of living is very reasonable.

To Apply: Consideration of applications begins January 12, 2004. Search closes when a suitable candidate is hired. Duties begin August 16, 2004. Send letter of application, curriculum vita with three listed references, creative portfolio, and evidence of teaching experience to:

Brian Winn
DMAT Professor Search Committee,
Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media
Michigan State University, East Lansing, 48824-1212
E-mail: winnb@msu.edu



MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Handicappers have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.


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Following our ongoing video art screenings in Rio de Janeiro we announce our next event, and also calling for submission for our next event in February at the Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro:

On the 12th of December and for the second time this year we will be screening videos at galeria do poste, in NiterÛi, Rio de Janeiro. It has a very relaxed and lovely atmosphere. We will be collaborating with the exhibition “5 Finlandeses” (5 Finnish): Catarina Ryˆppy, Eija Keskinen, P‰ivi Bjˆrkenheim, Mikko Rantanen, Timo Heino, will be at the Gallery and at the street with installations.

We will be exhibiting the videos of the following artists: Suzane Perez Tort (Arg), Alexandre Guarnieri, Carlo Sansolo, …rika Fraenkel, AndrÈ Sheik, Harold Offeh (UK), Geraldine Gallavardin(Fra), Simone Michelin, Wagner Morales (SP), Marcellus I(MG), Dennis Miller (USA), Pascal Lievre(Fra), AndrÈs Senra(Esp), M·rcia Antabi, Jeremy Newman (USA), Joshua Callaghan (USA), Leonardo Galv„o, Cezar Migliorin, Shaun Irons and Lauren Petty(USA), Amy Guggenheim (USA). Katsuyuki Hattori (Jap), Akiko Nakamura(Jap), Kentaro Taki (Jap), Shuhei Nishiyama (Jap).

More info at:
http://www.laisle.com/eventsenglish07postedecemb.html

For submissions for the video art screenings in February, please contact csansolo@hotmail.com or eddiefraenkel@yahoo.com.br

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The 2004 Version>04 festival/convergence theme of invisibleNetworks addresses
the concepts, aesthetics, politics, technologies and systems of secrecy and
visibility in contemporary cultures. Version>04: invisibleNetworks seeks
creative engagements with these parameters and power structures. Through
discussions, exhibitions, interventions, networking and resource sharing,
Version>04: invisibleNetworks brings together those who investigate the
unseen, making known what has been hidden, as well as those who choose to
remain camouflaged.

STATEMENT
Version>04: invisibleNetworks seeks to uncover and open channels of
discussion, hidden orders, unseen hands, blackboxes, backdoors, wormholes and
access points. Participants in Version>04: invisibleNetworks will function as
nodes and hubs in this amorphous system and construct this years'
decentralized convergence.

For two weeks an invisible network will occupy and transform the city of
Chicago. Collectives and nomadic societies of artmakers, musicans, resisters,
bikers, radical cheerleaders, activists, journalists, theorists, cultural
workers, performance artists, urban shamans, political immigrants,
programmers and mediamakers are invited to swarm Chicago in order to build,
deconstruct, and make public the networks of contemporary social, political
and cultural practices that are reweaving strategies for building another
future.

What secrets hide in/on the invisibleNetworks, behind the anonymous logins
and under the masks that we wear? What are the politics, aesthetics and
conceptual underpinnings of hiding and/or revealing? What tools are available
to analyze those hegemonic forces that wish to remain concealed? Self-
organization, resistant strategies and absorption concern these networks as
they are mobilized by individuals, collectives, corporations and nation-
states.

During Version>04 the public and private spaces will reveal the
communications and strategies of disobedients, government agencies,
psychogeographers, surveillance players, public interventionists, rogue
agents, space hijackers, covert operators, digital detourners and urban
planners.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Call for Artists/Activist media engagements
Call for Presentations and Panels and Workshops
Call for Analysis
Call for Facilitators, Incubators and Hubs
Facilitators are individuals interested in fostering aspects of Version>04:
invisibleNetworks.
Incubators are alt.spaces seeking to host events and exhibitions connected
with Version>04: invisibleNetworks.
Hubs are existing networks who are looking for ways to coordinate activities,
linking and routing connections to and from Version>04: invisibleNetworks.

GUIDELINES
All the pre-selection materials and applications must be received by January
15, 2004.

ENTRIES
Entry is free of charge. Works and projects whose contents meet with the
theme and categories of Version>04 can be entered. In addition to the entries
of works and projects by participants in the Festival/Convergence, Version>04
will also invite participation.

APPLICATION
You can apply online at http://www.versionfest.org.
Or download an application form at http://www.versionfest.org/form.pdf (no
link yet).

Print-out this form, fill it out and mail it to:

Version International Arts Festival/Convergence
Version>04: invisibleNetworks
960 W. 31st Street
Chicago, IL 60608
USA

Only one project/work per application form.

If you have any questions about submitting email ed@lumpen.com

Pre-selection viewing/listening materials:
The accepted formats are: CD/ CD-R /CD-ROM, VHS (NTSC), miniDV (NTSC), DVD
(NTSC), Zip, floppy disc, and URL. All the materials sent will be kept in the
Version International Arts Festival/Convergence archive. Please do not send
any original.

SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
Applicants will be contacted regarding the status of participation via e-
mail or phone by Version>04 by the end of February. We will post the list of
all the participants shortly thereafter on http://www.versionfest.org.
Version>04 examines all materials sent to us, but unfortunately we have no
resources to answer all queries concerning proposals before the final
announcement of participation.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Version>04 has the unlimited use and unrestricted right to present work for
information, previewing and advertising purposes in any and all existing and
emerging media formats for noncommercial purposes.



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from artservis:

Yerevan, Armenia
Datum dogodka: June, 1- 15, 2004
Kobalt
Women’s City
The aim of the exhibition is to present women in different colors from different points of view overcoming the stereotypes. The project is international. Artists from different countries will take part in it.
The 21st century like the previous ones is carrying in itself the mutual relations and conflicts between women and men.
From the very beginning the fact of conflict and irreplaceableness has existed. Since early humankind history the myths about woman have been created, in which the woman’s image corresponded to the man’s social-economical and historical position.

The myths are based on stereotypes, represent women as a mercantile and obeying object:
· “Eve complex” – the fist and the guilty.
· “ Maria Magdalena complex” – from prostitute to saint.
· Witch or doctor.
· ect.

The Radical Feministic myth was created against that false illusion, which was the mirror reflection of the distorted conceptions.

Besides myths there are also real myths:
· Female features in man and male features in woman.
· Mathematics of woman’s love.
· Daily life for woman as a field of creating activity.
· etc.

The aim of the exhibition is to present women in different colors from different points of view overcoming the stereotypes.

“Women’s City” project anticipates participation of both female and male artists, which (we hope) will give chance for a newer mutual understanding.

The habitants of “Women’s City” will be art works (installations, video, performance, object and ect.) – proving or denying myths, reality, mysteries.

The exhibition will take place in June, 1- 15, NPAK (The Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art) , Yerevan, Armenia.

The project is international. Artists from different countries will take part in it.

For applying please send the concept and description of the work, the photo of the work (if it already exist) and/or 3 photos of your recent works and CV.
Deadline for application is the end of February 2004.

Selection will be done by curators and notification will be by e-mailed to the applicants during March 2004.

Non-local applicants should be prepared to arrange the transportation of their own work. Unfortunately we also can’t cover the traveling and accommodation expenses, but we will be happy if the non-local artists will find possibilities to be present in the exhibition and take part in discussions.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Authors and curators of the project:
Heriqnaz Galstyan
Narine Zolyan
Arpine Tokmajyan – “Kobalt” NGO
Rok prijave: 29/02/04

Kontakt:
Kobalt
Arpine Tokmajyan
arpiplus@yahoo.com


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London, United Kingdom
Datum dogodka: 28th may - 6th june 2004
onedotzero8: adventures in moving image
now is the time to get working on your next festival submission and let your creative output reach and inspire thousands around the world
approaching its eighth annual edition onedotzero has travelled the world with over 50 dates a year from berlin to madrid, tokyo to shanghai, prague to mexico city and more. the largest independent digital film festival it is internationally recognised as the leading authority in this field, with a reputation for pushing the boundaries of digital cinema and moving image.

exploring the latest innovations in style, technique and storytell! ing it comprises a range of boundary-breaking programming - from the most stylish motion graphics to the edgiest pop promos, the coolest japanese visuals alongside the most visceral computer graphics and new wave of feature films.

onedotzero is now looking for original moving image work for onedotzero8 for the following programmes:

features: this strand showcases feature films and documentaries with the slant on twisted narratives and technological overtones with a special focus on asian features rarely seen within the uk. highlights for onedotzero7 included the uk premiere of 'human nature', michel gondry's first feature, 'my beautiful girl, mari' directed by lee sung-gang and grand prix winner of 2002 annecy international animated film [best feature] and the world premiere of st etienne's film about london, 'finisterre', which also featured as part of the 2003 uk national tour.

wow + flutter: onedotzero's pioneering programme presents! innovative and contemporary motion graphics, graphic-led short films that play and subvert forms of narrative, whether explicit or implied. more abstract work is also eligible. preference will be placed on new work created for, or premiering at the festival.

wavelength: innovative and risk taking work from the most adventurous promo directors around - includes director's cuts, lost promos and previously unseen creations. Recent programmes have included work from michel gondry, dawn shadforth, intro, shynola, lynn fox, johnny hardstaff, tim hope .

j-star: onedotzero first presented over seven years ago the startlingly distinct and varied japanese styles from a diverse range of disciplines: anime, motion graphics, promos and animation. with strong links in japan, touring in 2003 to four key japanese creative cities, onedotzero continues to pursue japanese new moving image that pushes visual and narrative forms. past programmes include work from ta! naka hideyuki, tomioka satoshi, p.i.c.s, caviar and teevee graphics.

extended_play: short film / animation programme focussing on narrative driven work, which extends beyond the boundaries of storytelling and style. the 2003 programme included the multi award-winning 'dad's dead' by chris shepherd and bafta winner 'my wrongs' by chris morris.

lens flare: onedotzero was the first festival to present computer gaming visuals on the big screen and over the past seven years onedotzero has featured full motion video [fmv], pre-rendered movie sequences and in-game action, previewing exclusive pre release footage. onedotzero is keen to receive animations and unseen movies and of course classic, and yet to be released animation sequences from all platforms.

dvd
moving image and graphics biased projects from around the world specially produced or released on dvd for the festival's new media extensions.

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submission details

onedotzero remains passionate in its search for innovative new moving image and in remaining accessable to all onedotzero has an open submissions call policy with no submissions fee for all programmes.

please send your innovative moving image work with your sub form for festival consideration!

send vhs/cd-rom/dvd pal or ntsc for initial selection. final delivery of selected work should be on beta sp pal or digi beta pal.
Rok prijave: 28/02/04

Kontakt:
onedotzero8
Submissions
unit 212c curtain house, 134-146 curtain rd
ec2a 3ar London
UK
info@onedotzero.com
www.onedotzero.com

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Paris, France
UNESCO, International Fund for the Promotion of Culture (IFPC)
UNESCO-ASCHBERG Bursaries for Artists
Bursairies enable artists' residencies throughout the world within the network of hosts. For 2004/2005, the program proposes 57 fellowships offered by 48 partner institutions from 27 countries.
http://www.unesco.org/culture/aschberg/
Posebni pogoji: The eligibility depends on the host - worth checking!
The Programme UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists was created in 1994 to open new prospects of career to young artists in all disciplines. It enables to promote these possibilities by offering them the opportunity to continue their training in specialized institutions. This programme is under the aegis of the International Fund for the Promotion of Culture (IFPC) of UNESCO.

At the beginning of the 1960's, the Swedish philanthropist couple Aschberg, made a donation of a mansion located in Ile-de-France to UNESCO. Then the mansion was sold in 1992. In the memory of the patrons and in conformity with the spirit of their donation, the governing bodies of UNESCO decided to allocate the totality of the interests perceived from the capital of the sale to the creation of the UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists. The fellowships are co-financed by the International Fund for the Promotion of Culture and an international network of partner institutions specialized in the training of artists. Since its creation, the programme has seen the number of fellowships granted and applications received regularly increase. Hundreds of young artists have already benefited from the programme.
The growing success of UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists has encouraged 6 new institutions of quality to join the network. Simultaneously certain partner institutions have taken the decision to increase the number of fellowships proposed and to expand their cooperation to new disciplines.

Selection procedure is shared between an International Artistic Committee which meets once a year under the supervision of the ifpc, and the host institutions. The meeting takes place every year in June-July.

The announcement of the each fellowship has been examined so that the residency be presented as thoroughly as possible, and to give sound information on the host institution, the nature of the fellowship, the profile of the artist required and procedures to be followed to submit one's application.

The results of the final selection will be given as of the month of July every year.

The full list of hosting institutions available on the UNESCO website.
Rok prijave: The deadline for most submissions is 30 April, but some close earlier.

Kontakt:
International Fund for the Promotion of Culture (IFPC)
UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15
France
tel: (33-1) 45 68 55 95
fax: +33 (0)145 68 55 95
dir.aschberg@unesco.org
http://portal.unesco.org/


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New York, USA
Tactical Sound
Issue 3 n Re: Radio
Call for Submissions - Tactical Sound is a quarterly compilation of findings and keepings from a quest for sound in active service towards human liberation.
Special emphasis for issue three will be notes towards a political history of radio. Essays, interviews, primary source reprints and documentation are invited. Please contact Tactical Sound by December 21st with your concepts for this special issue. Submissions due: February.

Ideally, the issue will present a political history of radio spanning from invention to webcasting.
Issues of interest include but are not limited to:
co-evolution with the record industry and television;
propaganda radio projects (imperialist and revolutionary);
tactical war-time radio projects;
pirate radio and micro-broadcasting movements;
"clear-channelization" and radio monopolies, religious and secular;
radiophonic art and experimentations;
guerilla disruption, interference and infrastructural sabotage;
utopian radio theory / projects.
Rok prijave: 21/12/03

Kontakt:
Tactical Sound
c/o Alexis Bhagat
100 Decatur Street
11216 Brooklyn, NY
USA