Experimental Film and Visuals have been a deep thread in the fabric of VASTLab. With that, we are kicking off our 6th annual VASTLAB Experimental 2023 running Dec 14, 2024 through Feb 2025 in Los Angeles, CA and selected US Cities (past show have been in Chicago, New York, San Francisco)

Categories include Short Fiction, Short Non-Fiction, Short Animation, VR, and Projection Mapping.

Check out prior years programs on vastlab.org

About VASTLab:

vastlab.org

VASTLAB FOCUSES ON EXPERIMENTATION AND COLLABORATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF EXPERIMENTAL FILM, MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, AND TECHNOLOGY, SHINING ON THE BLEND OF THESE MEDIUMS REFLECTING THE COMPLEX TAPESTRY OF HUMAN EXPERIENCES.

Our mission is to showcase a diverse and dynamic range of experimental works that challenge the norms and expand the horizons of storytelling. VASTLAB is dedicated to exploring the synergies between Visual, Audio, Story, and Technological arts, creating a vibrant space for innovation and artistic exploration.

Building community with experimental Visual, Audio, Story & Technology Arts.
Whether on-site in our studio or at an off-site satellite program, VAST Lab is a creative incubator. A place for Lovers, Learners, and Masters to Collaborate, Create, & Connect.

VAST LAB IS AN ARTIST RUN CREATIVE COLLABORATIVE BASED IN LOS ANGELES, CA.

Awards & Prizes

We don't believe in awards; however, there with be raffles and prizes for all!

Rules & Terms

Maximum Run time for all films is 10 MINUTES or less.

Screening will be open to Super 8, 16MM, and HD Video. All screening will be via video. All submissions must be send via Vimeo, YouTube, or other online video service. We cannot accept physical screeners for submission.

If selected, we will ask you to provide film/production stills and a 60-second or less clip or trailer for publicity purposes.

By submitting, the participant filmmaker/artist acknowledges and agrees that if selected for the festival - their film will be screened in a live venue in front of live audience.

By submitting, the participant filmmaker/artist acknowledges and agrees for the VASTLab to use publicity material (film, production stills, posters, clip etc.) from selected films to promote the festival in print and online.

By submitting, the participant filmmaker/artist warrants that they are the rightful owner of the submission and do not violate or infringe on any trademark, trade name, copyright, literary, dramatic, musical, artistic or other intellectual property or personal rights.
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  • Susanne Layla Petersen

    I was thrilled to have my films "Echoes", "Mirage", and "Business" selected for VLX5. The festival was touring, my works were screened in Los Angeles and Chicago. "Business" was livescored at the event in Los Angeles.
    The PR strategy for the event in Chicago was brilliant, the trailer and post - which includes the artists names and handles - has 978.000 views on Instagram.
    At the time this review is written, there are still 2 upcoming VLX5 events, I wish VASTLAB and the other artists all the best. It has been very inspiring to be part of VLX5, I hope to work with you again in the future.

    February 2024
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  • Erik Ta

    A well curated program and a robust audience present! thanks for highlighting our doc ‘Confluence’!

    February 2024
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  • KJ Edwards

    Rad and exciting event for analogue and experimental filmmakers around the world to gather in Los Angeles and enjoy art in different formats, including digital and analogue screenings with also live scores. We're all really lucky that folks are putting on these kinds of events!

    December 2023
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  • John Dawson

    They did a good job on the communications. A nice event to be in.

    December 2023
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  • Mohammadreza Moghimnejad

    I am honored that my film titled Contour was selected by the 2023 festival and is scheduled to be screened in San Francisco. Although I could not participate in the festival, I hope my film will be noticed by the audience in San Francisco.

    December 2023
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