Syndicate: FCMM - CALL FOR NEW MEDIA WORKS

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS - NEW MEDIA WORKS
Apologies for cross-postings

MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL NEW CINEMA NEW MEDIA (FCMM)
30th Edition
October 11-21, 2001
http://www.fcmm.com

Dynamic and inspired. Challenging and visionary. Provocative and 
groundbreaking. All these terms describe the Montreal international 
Festival of new Cinema and new Media (FCMM). Recognized for its bold, 
eclectic programming, the FCMM is a multidisciplinary happening that fuses 
mediums and genres. In keeping with its aim of promoting cin?ma d'auteur, 
independent video, and creativity in new media, the FCMM is constantly on 
the lookout for new and original works. Innovation and exploration are the 
guiding principles of the FCMM's programming, which is divided into five 
main categories: feature film and video, documentary, short and 
medium-length work, performance and digital work.

As a film festival, the FCMM has been at the forefront of the revolution in 
motion pictures and sound for thirty years. This year, the New Media 
section returns to celebrate its fifth anniversary and to once again tackle 
with new forms of artistic expression in the realm of digital culture. The 
Festival's Media Lounge as well as the cutting-edge Ex-Centris complex have 
already been the hosts of an astounding line-up of new media artists, 
hosting many well established acts while remaining a springboard for local 
and international emerging artists (see listing at the end of this email). 
In order to pursue its commitment towards the development of innovative 
ways of displaying and presenting works that integrate the use of new 
technologies, the New Media section of the FCMM is calling for proposals in 
two new categories: digital creation and performance.

DIGITAL WORK/CREATION
In its effort to join the realm of filmaking and digital culture, this 
year's digital work category will feature an international selection of 
works created on digital media or using digital image manipulation 
techniques. The FCMM is thus seeking creative works that expand the 
perspective of filmaking through the use of digital technologies. 
Particular consideration will be given to entries demonstrating audacity 
and novelty in their ability to create a happening and appeal to festivalgoers.
Best Digital Work -CA$5,000

PERFORMANCE
This category will showcase an international selection of performance 
pieces. Entries should be characterized by the creative, innovative and 
significant use of moving images, digital image and sound processing, and 
new technologies. The FCMM is especially interested in projects 
demonstrating innovative approaches to the presentation of interactive 
works and time-based artistic interventions. Particular attention will be 
paid to projects exploring new forms of narrative.
Best Performance -CA$5,000

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For more details on the terms and entry procedures please consult our web
site http://www.fcmm.com
All entries must be received by June 1, 2001, at the latest.

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SOME OF THE ARTISTS PRESENTED BY THE NEW MEDIA SECTION SINCE 1997:
Audiorom, Antirom, Sensorband, Thomas K?ner, Jurgen Reble, Chris Hales, 
Metamkine, Richie Hawtin, David Shea, The User, Steina Vasulka, Lucky 
People Center, David Rokeby, Luc Courchesne, Chris Marker, Vuk Cosic, 
Monolake, Scion, Scanner, Farmers Manual, Marcel.Li Antunez Roca, Cecile 
Babiole, Eboman, JoDi, Coldcut, Hexstatic, Richard H. Kirk, Bob Ostertag, 
Jaroslaw Kapuscinski, Vicki Bennett?

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Festival international Nouveau Cinema Nouveaux Medias de Montreal
3530, boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2X 2V1
tel. +1-514-847-9272 fax. +1-514-847-0732
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