2023 ESMoA Video Art + Film Festival: BELONGING

What does “BELONGING” mean to you?

BELONGING: Intimacy, friendship, affection, affinity, familiarity, nearness, closeness, love, acceptance, attachment, inclusion, loyalty, kinship, etc.

Make a 60 seconds film and submit it to the ESMoA Video Art + Film Festival: BELONGING! Deadline for submissions is Sunday, October 1 2023 at 5pm PST.

Films will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will decide which films will be featured at the virtual screening event on ESMoA website between November 27 to December 2, 2023.

Films will be judged on the following criteria:

Creativity & Originality - Does the film exhibit originality? Does the film use imaginative and creative ways to convey the theme?

Message - Is the message clear and directly related to the theme of "belonging"?

Technique - This criteria can be defined broadly by the use of audio, visuals, and technical skills.

Engagement - Does this entry stimulate thoughts and ideas? Does the film provoke an emotional response?

Jury Panel will vote for Film Favorite, Animation Favorite and Video Art Favorite. Virtual Festival Attendees will vote for the Audience Favorite Award. Awards will be announced on ESMoA website and Social Media at the end of the screening. All ages are welcome to submit a film to esmoafilmfestival@artlab21.org.