Paxos Biennale is thrilled to announce an open call for video artworks across all mediums and practices. We are looking to showcase on the Cinema section the extraordinary talent of artists who push boundaries, challenge perceptions, and enhance the tapestry of art through video. We embrace all kind of arts but focusing more on performance art, contemporary dance, video art & film.
Based on our thematic MANIFESTO OF MEMORY, we are examining the relationship between the olive tree, its conceptual entanglements, and the deadly bacterium Xylella which threatens the existence of olive trees.
How can we preserve memory and transform this particularly complex and significant concept in human experience? From sensory memory, which stores the sensation of a raindrop hitting our face, to long-term memory, which preserves memories from our childhood or even historical and traditional events, memory plays a vital role in shaping our identity and social consciousness. Our aim is to analyze the world's political situation and create a new visual Manifesto of Memory through video artworks, where each artist will contribute to and participate in the creation of a future memory for the next generations. Can we imagine or project ourselves into the future and imagine what memories one might have of events, experiences, or situations that have not yet taken place? And how could we explore possibilities, anticipate outcomes, or shape aspirations for the future?
We thank you for your interest in the Paxos Biennale and look forward to reviewing your unique and creative expressions of art.
Timeline:
Application Opens: Immediately – We welcome early submissions.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024 – Make sure to submit your application by this date to be considered.
Artist Notification: May 10, 2024 – All applicants will be informed of their application status.
Screening Dates: TBA
How to Apply:
Application to the Paxos Biennale 2024 is completely free. We invite artists working in all fields to apply, whether your work is performance, contemporary dance, video art, film or experimental. Send us the following via email (paxosbiennale@gmail.com) in order to review your work:
Title
Name of the artist / collective
Duration
Short description (max 200 characters)
Link of the video
Eligibility:
- Open to all artists aged 18 and over. - All works must be original and created by the submitting artist or collective. - We embrace the diversity of the visual art that is inspired by this year festival themed. - Movies must be no longer than 6 minutes.
Rules & Terms
Please carefully review these guidelines prior to submitting your film to Paxos Biennale. Ensuring you comply with all rules will facilitate a smooth submission process.
Film Ownership: The entrant should be either the rightful owner or the duly authorized representative of the film being submitted. Communication: All communications must be made through the film submitter’s registered contact information. Language and Subtitles: If your film is not in English, it must have English subtitles.
Film Production Date and Prior Screenings: We accept films produced in any year, and those previously screened at other festivals & venues are also welcome.
Film Format: Please submit your film in MP4 format with a resolution of FHD 1080p/16:9 Promotional Usage: By submitting your film, you grant us the right to utilize footage or stills from your film for promotional purposes related to the Paxos Biennale.
