Canadian and international artists are invited to apply with a short movement based film to the eighth annual F-O-R-M (Festival Of Recorded Movement) in November 2023.
F-O-R-M presents films that investigate the body in motion through curiosity, experimentation, and imagination. We are interested in films that creatively explore our personal lived experiences and how such themes can be told through narrative or experimental approaches. Cinematography, experimental and DIY (Do It Yourself) editing styles/approaches, and post-production effects are also considerations that contribute and add layers to the subject matter. We invite proposals to consider the interplay between the camera and the movement, regardless of the form.
F-O-R-M strongly encourages and prioritizes applications from Youth artists, and those from intersectional and traditionally marginalized communities; Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, folks with disabilities, and diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions (LGBTQ2S+).
Our 2023 festival will continue to offer a hybrid of in-person events in Vancouver and online programming. The festival will be responsive to government guidelines surrounding COVID-19. Our priority is to create events that are safe for festival artists and the broader community.
This year, we have four different categories to apply to that reflect a specific theme in your film:
- Is this Movement?
- Access First
- Street Dance
- Recorded Movement
This new approach invites artists who have not historically connected with F-O-R-M, and supports our curiosities to broaden the scope and possibilities of recorded movement.
We understand that films aren’t one dimensional and are not limited to the category you choose. Select the best category at your discretion, and we encourage you to add your thoughts and comments in the final question of the submission form to expand on your choice.
Click here to learn more about the categories: https://www.f-o-r-m.ca/short-film-submissions-2023
If you have any questions about our application process please e-mail Associate Artistic Director Tamar Tabori at info@f-o-r-m.ca
If selected, artists will receive a minimum screening fee of $250 CAD as well as free admission to all festival screenings and events.