The Magikal Charm Experimental Video & Film Festival was developed to offer
Independent, Underrepresented, 'Outsider' Artists opportunity to Screen their Projects
At a ‘State of the Art’ New York Venue ; The ROYAL THEATRE at the PRODUCERS CLUB
Through its first 10 'Seasons', MCEVF has been privileged to Showcase the Works
Of more than 230 ’'EXPERIMENTALISTS' from the U.S. and Abroad.
The Fest has consistently drawn Projects of deeply personal, unique character.
Conceptualists have shared their very personal 'language' understanding &
Interpretation of experience, providing the Audience with a 'Direct Experience'
Of our shared humanity.

Awards are described/defined as ‘ITSO’ ... (In The Spirit Of)
e.g. ITSO Analysis & Understanding or ITSO Experimental Innovation.Magikal Charm is a Nonprofit Educational Charity. Contributions are Tax Deductible and are applied towards basic expenses of producing the Annual Festival.
MCEVF XI is pleased to announce that for the 3rd time, Cash Awards, this yearIn the Amt.
Of $300 , will be awarded in each of the following 5 ‘ITSO’ Categories...
ITSO Alejandro Jodorowsky. Reference - The Works Of A. Jodorowsky,
Susana Weingarten, K.Anger.

ITSO Symbolic Myth. Reference - ‘Imaginary Realism,’ Visionary Art,
Contemporary Production of Classic Myths
And Teaching Tales. ITSO Analysis & Understanding Reference - The Study of Tarot, Dream Interpretation,
Intuition, ‘Direct’ Communication.
ITSO Experimental Innovation. Reference - The ‘Experimentalists’ - Performance Art,
Multi Media Projects as Portal between
Worlds. ITSO Rod Serling. Reference - The Works of Rod Serling/ Cognitive
Dissonance...The Journey of Imagination.
Additionally, ITSO & Genre’ Awards/ ‘ Conferees’ will be Entered on the Web.
Archives of Past Programs, Participants, available on Website. In the event Complementary
‘Project/Award Match’ in a Given Category does not occur, MCEVF reserves the right to
Redeposit Funds to Magikal Charm 22, Inc. or Confer The Award to An Alternate ‘ITSO’
Project.
Awards to be conferred the Evening of the Festival.

All Entries should be recorded in HD, Professional Quality Sound, including
Subtitles for non English Projects. Projection ready links to Projects should
Be active through the end of Dec. 2023. Quick Time Files are Accepted. Tech Specs are listed at the Club’s Specific Theatre Sites..
Run Times of Entries is 2 - 15 minutes, (there is slight flexibility.) Conceptualists of Selected Projects, will be notified of Program Inclusion in a timely manner.

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  • Daniel Brody

    A truly one of a Kind festival where all voices are heard and given personal attention. A big shout out to Paul and his crew for putting on this labor of love!

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    Response from festival:

    Appreciate the Appreciation, Understanding..We Hope to ‘nurture’/encourage The Spirit of The Intrepid Traveler’…Exploring the Unexplored, Re-Examining Ideas so ‘well known,’ they’ve beenforgotten.. The ‘Battle’ between the Apollonian vs. the Dionysian, Hercules vs. Chris, are Timeless, , and ‘on a Good Day’ might Reveal a Profound Dimension of Understanding, that since ‘known,’ runs the risk of being overlooked.

  • The Magikal Charm Experimental Video & Film Festival was a truly wonderful experience. We’re so thankful to Paul, Anthony, and the whole team for creating a space where creativity, voice, and experimentation are welcomed and celebrated. It was amazing to be able to showcase our short SOUND MIRAGE in NYC among such great company. Thank you.

    January 2024
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    Response from festival:

    And we’re encouraged, privileged in serving as Medium for Carefully Developed Ideas as expressed in SOUND MIRAGE. The Production Team set, & met a ‘Standard of Excellence’ in terms of Thematic Concept, Screenplay, Photography, & Editing. We look for to Follow the ‘Ascent’ of your ‘Star.’

  • A unique and avant-garde programming vision. Great festival.

    January 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank You, Jonathan. The project Screened, SILENT GARDEN was Beautiful, Touching in its Simplicity, Ingenious in Capturing the ‘Past’ through the use of ‘Reverse Super 8mm.’ The effect Authentic, the ‘Transmission’ Successful. We look forward to ‘dialoguing’ in the Future. T.Y. Again. MCEVF

  • Joseph Villapaz

    The festival provided a variety of highly creative selection of films. Each had their own unique style that will surely inspire creators to continue to evolve and make more and more.

    January 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank You Joseph! Speaking for All Attendees, PERPETUAL ANAMNESIS was Very Well Scripted, the actor playing the Female Lead…’Ready for Television!’ The Audience gradually Introduced to the Idea that they’re privy to the Reality of an Alternate/Co-Existing Dimension, or Universe, a Surprising, , Thought Provoking ‘Twist.’ Thank you for your Participation & we hope to hear more from The Magnate! - We @ MCEVF

  • Truly a champion of the undefinable, off-kilter, outside-the-norm artistic project! Excellent supportive communication, with a great venue for live screenings. If your project fits the above description, don't hesitate to join the Magikal Charm family - they will "get" your vision. Highly recommended!

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    Response from festival:

    EPICYCLE is a Truly Timeless Representation of the Profound Reality involved in the Process of Evolution.The Visionary Scope, Aesthetic ‘Rendering’ of Paleontological, Biological Change, Changes in Perception, occurring , re-occurring. A Deep Contemplation on The Nature of Time. A ‘Perfect Medium’ for Contemplation….T.Y. - MCEVF