No matter what factors are out in the world we can always make, share, and connect using the digital space. This is NOT the only way to enjoy dance but this is a way to bring people together. kNOwBOX dance Short Series (NBSS) is a digital dance ‘short series’ that will premiere on NB social media accounts to promote artmaking and artist connection via the digital space.

kNOwBOX dance seeks to curate a festival of 30 to 60 second dance shorts that challenge the possibilities of what dance can look like in video form. For our first year we wanted to create a theme that could connect with people world wide. This year's theme is CONNECTION.

This short series seeks exciting dance films that explore;
1. Innovative approach to framing dance in a 1x1 square frame
2. Challenge possibilities of what dance can look like in video form within 30 to 60 seconds
3. Create a relationship between sight, sound, and movement to connect us on a deeper level.

AWARDS
+ #NBSS Official - all selected films
+ #NBSS Visionary - selection committee voted

PRIZES
+ “Official NBSS” laurel
+ Social Media & Website Feature - promoting filmmaker including social media and website links
+ say NO to the BOX popsocket
+ #NBSS Visionary - screened at kNOwBOX dance Film Festival 2020 and NBFF 2020 On Tour
+ #NBSS Visionary - guaranteed interview on our Dance Behind the Screen Podcast

Rules & Terms
+ 60 second maximum (credits to be listed in the comments when screened via social media)
+ Innovative approach to framing dance in a 1x1 square frame (optional)
+ Challenging the possibilities of what dance can look like in video form
+ Creative approach to including NBSS 2020 theme is CONNECTION
+ Each film submitted will be screened by our NBSS selection committee
+ Each entry must include high resolution 1X1 film stills/photos with submission (please include photo credits)
+ Each entry must include filmmaker/artist current location/credits for social media and website listing
+ Each filmmaker is responsible for holding copyright permission for any elements used in the film
-https://opensourcemusic.com/
-https://soundformovement.com/home
-https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
+ Selected films must provide film in QuickTime format or MP4
+ Selected films must provide additional marketing materials upon request

Overall Rating
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  • Azaria Hogans

    Innovative. In a time of COVID 19 the team made an accessible way to continue creative makers.

    August 2020
  • I had a great experience. The festival had an excellent communication and the event was amazing. They created a cool network connecting us not only with the other artist but also with the audience. I love joining to the activities and having the opportunity to join Q&A session with audience. They vision toward Social Media is great as a way to generate alternatives to promote dancefilms worldwide.

    August 2020