Call to Visionary Artists and Filmmakers

ArtSpeaksOut is a video art initiative for our climate by ikonoTV, dedicated to using artistic mediums to highlight environmental issues, showcase the beauty of our planet, and inspire meaningful change. We invite international video artists and filmmakers to submit video art, digital visuals, and short films that explore various aspects of global climate change and sustainability, reflecting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and engaging with the themes of COP29, the UN Climate Change Conference. We are honored to partner this year with Extreme Hangout because of their unwavering commitment to amplifying youth voices and fostering innovative dialogues around climate action, providing an exceptional platform for our artists to reach and inspire a broader audience.

Selected works will be featured on an international stage, including:

Streamed on ikonoTV during COP29;
Showcased at 'Extreme Hangout' events during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22;

We exploring additional opportunities for global impact.

Submission Guidelines:

We welcome submissions of all genres and aesthetics, including new and old productions, excerpts, and re-edited documentary footage.
Format: preferably 16:9 landscape, up to 30 minutes;
Visual Storytelling: Must convey the message effectively without relying on dialogue, as some screenings may be silent.

Here are some potential topics to highlight in your submissions:

The Majesty of Natural Landscapes, Human-Nature Connection, Biodiversity and Conservation, Climate Change Impact, Sustainable Living, Restoration and Healing, The Aesthetic of Environmental Change, etc.

ArtSpeaksOut 2024 offers a unique platform for artists to influence and inspire global change. Submit your ecological vision now and be part of this transformative initiative, honoring our planet and driving impactful environmental action. Join us in creating a future where nature thrives and harmony is restored.

SELECTION & EXHIBITION
Final works will be selected by our team with the help of the guest curators.
Only 16:9/landscape format videos will be accepted as all will be displayed on TV screens. Any project can be submitted such as old or/and new production, excerpt or row footage from a documentary re-edited as contemplative video.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
By submitting a video, you accept the Terms & Conditions hereafter.
Artists remain always the copyright holder.
ikonoTV (Markevitch Media GmbH) will not monetise the video work without an agreement between the parties.

By submitting a registration file, the applicant authorizes ikonoTV (Markevitch Media GmbH):
- to publicly present all selected films or videos within the context and duration of the COP for one screening or more in physical or virtual venues;
- to reproduce the film or video submitted for purposes of conservation, archiving, consultation and research.
- to make the films or videos submitted available to stream online on the ikonoTV website
- to use images and trailers for promotional purposes on social media and press one month before, during, and one month after the COP.

By submitting a registration file, the applicant attests and guarantees that they possess all the necessary rights and authorizations, including the usage rights. By submitting a registration file, the applicant attests and guarantees that:
- the film, video, or work submitted are original works and in no way contravene any third-party rights or are the subject of litigation, either ongoing or anticipated.
- the content is original and does not constitute a copy
- the content does not violate laws or public morals
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The management of this Open Call reserves the right to adjudicate all cases not covered by the present Regulations.