Open Call for Artists: Digital Bodies Commission
Type
Biennial/Festival, Exhibition
Category
Conceptual, Digital, Film
Status
Archived
Deadline
September 1, 2024
Application Fee
Free
Host
Natasha Arcoleo
Location
London, United Kingdom
Digital Body Festival
15-17 November 2024
Hackney Bridge, London
The inaugural Digital Body Festival, celebrating the creative intersection of the moving body and digital technology, is taking place from 15-17 November 2024 in Hackney Wick, London. We are thrilled to announce an open call for an artist commission as part of our Digital Bodies gallery programme. We invite artists working innovatively with digital technology to submit proposals for works that place the moving body at the heart of their creation. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from marginalised groups including people of colour, women, non-binary and trans identifying people, those from low income backgrounds and disabled artists.
Key Details:
Conditions: The human body in motion must be the central subject of the artwork. Digital technologies such as motion capture, 3D graphics and animation, and generative AI must also be a prominent feature of the work. *Conventional film work without additional digital techniques or technologies visible within them will not be considered.*
Themes: Digital technologies, in their ability to abstract, reconstruct and transform the moving body, are introducing exciting new possibilities for how we think about character, identity, style, quality and the meaning communicated through human motion. As a general theme, therefore, we are interested in films that creatively explore the form the moving body takes, and in doing so challenge the dominant stereotypes of how bodies and the characteristics they display are represented in digital spaces and culture more broadly. Other themes to consider in relation to these possibilities include: Ecology and humanity, Normativity and disability & Inclusive digital spaces.
Technologies: We invite proposals that think creatively about how digital technology can shine new light and provide new perspectives on the moving body. This may include, but is not limited to technologies such as motion-capture, 3D animation, video processing and generative AI.
Support: We are aware that technologies such as motion caption are inaccessible to many groups. Through this open call, we aim to reduce barriers to accessing these mediums via in-kind support that includes free use of motion capture equipment and studio space. Details to be discussed on commission award.
Budget: £2,000 NET inclusive of all costs for development, creation and delivery of the commission (inc. any music licences / permissions if required)
Format: Films should be between 3-10 minutes in length and be formatted for presentation on video screens in either landscape and portrait orientation (specific video and audio specifications to be defined closer to the event).
Delivery: Completed projects must be delivered by Monday 4th November.
Submission Requirements:
Project Proposal: Outline your concept, including how it aligns with the theme of the moving body and the technologies you plan to use.
Artist Statement: Tell us about your background, previous work, and how this commission fits into your artistic practice.
Portfolio: Provide examples of previous work relevant to this commission.
Timeline: Detailed schedule from project start to final delivery.
Budget: Proposed breakdown of the total budget available for this commission, inc. no of days and fees where applicable
How to Apply:
Submit your proposal, artist statement, portfolio, and timeline through the online submission form by midnight on Sunday 1st September.
If you require this information in an alternative format, and/or would like to submit your application in an alternative format, for example via video if you are a BSL user, please contact us. If you would like to discuss this opportunity on a short video call, please get in touch with us at festival@digital-body.com.
We look forward to seeing your innovative ideas and unique perspectives on the moving body in the digital age.
15-17 November 2024
Hackney Bridge, London
The inaugural Digital Body Festival, celebrating the creative intersection of the moving body and digital technology, is taking place from 15-17 November 2024 in Hackney Wick, London. We are thrilled to announce an open call for an artist commission as part of our Digital Bodies gallery programme. We invite artists working innovatively with digital technology to submit proposals for works that place the moving body at the heart of their creation. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from marginalised groups including people of colour, women, non-binary and trans identifying people, those from low income backgrounds and disabled artists.
Key Details:
Conditions: The human body in motion must be the central subject of the artwork. Digital technologies such as motion capture, 3D graphics and animation, and generative AI must also be a prominent feature of the work. *Conventional film work without additional digital techniques or technologies visible within them will not be considered.*
Themes: Digital technologies, in their ability to abstract, reconstruct and transform the moving body, are introducing exciting new possibilities for how we think about character, identity, style, quality and the meaning communicated through human motion. As a general theme, therefore, we are interested in films that creatively explore the form the moving body takes, and in doing so challenge the dominant stereotypes of how bodies and the characteristics they display are represented in digital spaces and culture more broadly. Other themes to consider in relation to these possibilities include: Ecology and humanity, Normativity and disability & Inclusive digital spaces.
Technologies: We invite proposals that think creatively about how digital technology can shine new light and provide new perspectives on the moving body. This may include, but is not limited to technologies such as motion-capture, 3D animation, video processing and generative AI.
Support: We are aware that technologies such as motion caption are inaccessible to many groups. Through this open call, we aim to reduce barriers to accessing these mediums via in-kind support that includes free use of motion capture equipment and studio space. Details to be discussed on commission award.
Budget: £2,000 NET inclusive of all costs for development, creation and delivery of the commission (inc. any music licences / permissions if required)
Format: Films should be between 3-10 minutes in length and be formatted for presentation on video screens in either landscape and portrait orientation (specific video and audio specifications to be defined closer to the event).
Delivery: Completed projects must be delivered by Monday 4th November.
Submission Requirements:
Project Proposal: Outline your concept, including how it aligns with the theme of the moving body and the technologies you plan to use.
Artist Statement: Tell us about your background, previous work, and how this commission fits into your artistic practice.
Portfolio: Provide examples of previous work relevant to this commission.
Timeline: Detailed schedule from project start to final delivery.
Budget: Proposed breakdown of the total budget available for this commission, inc. no of days and fees where applicable
How to Apply:
Submit your proposal, artist statement, portfolio, and timeline through the online submission form by midnight on Sunday 1st September.
If you require this information in an alternative format, and/or would like to submit your application in an alternative format, for example via video if you are a BSL user, please contact us. If you would like to discuss this opportunity on a short video call, please get in touch with us at festival@digital-body.com.
We look forward to seeing your innovative ideas and unique perspectives on the moving body in the digital age.