Center for Visual Music - Call For Visual Music Works

The Center for Visual Music (CVM) has a call for visual music works. CVM is a nonprofit film archive, has been dedicated to visual music, experimental animation and abstract media and also supports contemporary visual music work. This call for works is looking to be shown on the CVM's social media, website and as part of their travelling program.

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Call for Visual Music Works, 2024 - Center for Visual Music LINK

The deadline for submitting work is the 30th November 2024. So do get your submissions in.

Press Release from CVM

"As part of our anniversary celebrations, CVM is looking for submissions of a new short visual music work. A short film, a new work not released or screened elsewhere (including film festivals). The new film should be original; we are not looking for work that reuses or incorporates footage, shots or images from existing Visual Music films, or is a direct imitation. The chosen film will be shown for 2 months on CVM's website and social media, and at a later date, shown in some theatres as part of CVM's traveling programs (digital exhibition).

This call is made to give attention to the Visual Music work celebrated by Center for Visual Music in relation to image and movement, abstraction and music, not only from historical creators like Oskar Fischinger, but also continuing with contemporary artists. The new film should be original. Length should be 8 minutes or under. We are seeking short abstract visual music work (please do not submit documentaries or feature films, for instance). Please note, we are unable to showcase the film on social media, Vimeo or YouTube if the music is not cleared. A jury will choose works to be included in this celebration. We are looking forward to seeing your new Visual Music work!"

VISIT the Call for Visual Music Works Page for details on how to submit your film

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