armed with a camera

ARMED WITH A CAMERA FELLOWSHIP FOR EMERGING MEDIA ARTISTS 2003
FIVE MINUTES OF FAME
CALL FOR ENTRIES

NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE: DECEMBER 19, 2003 BY MIDNIGHT
PLEASE NOTE: ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM HAS CHANGED

Through the ARMED WITH A CAMERA FELLOWSHIP emerging media artists will capture their world, surroundings and outlook on life as a part of a new generation of Asian Pacific Americans. Visual Communications (VC) seeks to cultivate a new generation of Asian Pacific American media artists committed to preserving the legacy and vision of VC. FIVE MINUTES OF FAME, this year’s theme, will award five fellows $500 to complete, within a five-month span of time, a five-minute video.

Final projects must be shot in digital video format and completed by April 12, 2004. A special program will showcase all completed projects at various VC exhibitions across the city of Los Angeles, including the VC FilmFest: Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film and Video Festival and other venues nationwide. VC will own the productions and will also package and distribute completed works. Distribution income will aid in the continuation of the Armed with a Camera Fellowship.

Benefits

-Selected artists will gain the following through this program:
-Monetary compensation for their artistic work
-Access to VC’s post-production facilities (valued at $700/week)
-One year VC FRIEND membership (valued at $50)
-Exhibition of their new work at the VC FilmFest 2004, and videostreamed on our website, www.vconline.org
-Voucher to attend one Training Workshop though the VC Digital Academy (valued at up to $250)
-Opportunity to build portfolio and gain exposure which may open up other exhibition opportunities & the opportunity to compete with media veterans
-Future use of VC as a fiscal sponsor
-Technical assistance when necessary

Applicant Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be of Asian Pacific descent, 25 years old and younger in the year 2003, and residents of California. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to the media arts and be able to submit a sample of completed work.

Project Criteria

All projects must conform to the following guidelines:
-Final piece must be a new, original work
-Final piece must shot in digital video format, no 16mm film
-Final piece must be completed by April 12, 2004 for inclusion in the VC FilmFest 2004
-Total length of final piece must not exceed five minutes
-Budget for each project shall not exceed $500
-Priority will be given to animation, documentary and experimental pieces.

Fellows will be required to meet twice a month at Visual Communications from January through April 2004.

Fellowship Selection Process

Five media artists will be selected by a multi-generational review panel composed of community members, media artists, critics, and curators. Selections will be made on the basis of creative excellence and innovation. Applicants will be contacted by mid-January 2004.

How to Apply

Please send the following:
-Information Cover Sheet download here (WORD doc)
-Resume
-Project Description (2 page maximum)
-Project Timeline (All projects must begin in January 2003 and must be completed by April 12, 2004)
-Budget (proposed budget must total $500; budget items may include artist stipend, equipment, supplies, location fee, food, etc.)
-Sample work cued to five minutes
-Self-addressed stamped envelope

DEADLINE: Received by Midnight, Friday, December 5, 2002. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Leslie at (213) 680-4462 x39 or by email.

Email to : lito_arts@yahoo.com Fax: (213) 687-4848
Mail to: Visual Communications
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Attn: Leslie Ito

ABOUT VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
Founded in 1970, Visual Communications is the first Asian Pacific media arts center in the nation. The mission of Visual Communications is to promote intercultural understanding through the creation, presentation, preservation and support of media works by and about Asian Pacific Americans. Visual Communications was created with the understanding that media and the arts are important vehicles to organize and empower communities, build connections between generations, challenge perspectives, and create an environment for critical thinking, necessary to build a more just and humane society. That understanding is demonstrated through the commitment to excellence in the media arts at the grassroots level through a range of programs that promote honest and sensitive portrayals of Asians and Asian Pacific Americans. These programs are complemented by the long-standing collaborative efforts with other community organizations and a commitment to the development of an informed community.

Armed with a Camera is partially funded by
Workplace Hollywood and ABC Entertainment Television Groupt.

FilmFest Sponsorship





	ARMED WITH A CAMERA FELLOWSHIP FOR EMERGING MEDIA ARTISTS 2003 FIVE MINUTES OF FAME CALL FOR ENTRIES NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE: DECEMBER 19, 2003 BY MIDNIGHT PLEASE NOTE: ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM HAS CHANGED Through the ARMED WITH A CAMERA FELLOWSHIP emerging media artists will capture their world, surroundings and outlook on life as a part of a new generation of Asian Pacific Americans. Visual Communications (VC) seeks to cultivate a new generation of Asian Pacific American media artists committed to preserving the legacy and vision of VC. FIVE MINUTES OF FAME, this year’s theme, will award five fellows $500 to complete, within a five-month span of time, a five-minute video. Final projects must be shot in digital video format and completed by April 12, 2004. A special program will showcase all completed projects at various VC exhibitions across the city of Los Angeles, including the VC FilmFest: Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film and Video Festival and other venues nationwide. VC will own the productions and will also package and distribute completed works. Distribution income will aid in the continuation of the Armed with a Camera Fellowship. Benefits -Selected artists will gain the following through this program: -Monetary compensation for their artistic work -Access to VC’s post-production facilities (valued at $700/week) -One year VC FRIEND membership (valued at $50) -Exhibition of their new work at the VC FilmFest 2004, and videostreamed on our website, www.vconline.org -Voucher to attend one Training Workshop though the VC Digital Academy (valued at up to $250) -Opportunity to build portfolio and gain exposure which may open up other exhibition opportunities & the opportunity to compete with media veterans -Future use of VC as a fiscal sponsor -Technical assistance when necessary Applicant Eligibility Eligible applicants must be of Asian Pacific descent, 25 years old and younger in the year 2003, and residents of California. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to the media arts and be able to submit a sample of completed work. Project Criteria All projects must conform to the following guidelines: -Final piece must be a new, original work -Final piece must shot in digital video format, no 16mm film -Final piece must be completed by April 12, 2004 for inclusion in the VC FilmFest 2004 -Total length of final piece must not exceed five minutes -Budget for each project shall not exceed $500 -Priority will be given to animation, documentary and experimental pieces. Fellows will be required to meet twice a month at Visual Communications from January through April 2004. Fellowship Selection Process Five media artists will be selected by a multi-generational review panel composed of community members, media artists, critics, and curators. Selections will be made on the basis of creative excellence and innovation. Applicants will be contacted by mid-January 2004. How to Apply Please send the following: -Information Cover Sheet download here (WORD doc) -Resume -Project Description (2 page maximum) -Project Timeline (All projects must begin in January 2003 and must be completed by April 12, 2004) -Budget (proposed budget must total $500; budget items may include artist stipend, equipment, supplies, location fee, food, etc.) -Sample work cued to five minutes -Self-addressed stamped envelope DEADLINE: Received by Midnight, Friday, December 5, 2002. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Leslie at (213) 680-4462 x39 or by email. Email to : lito_arts@yahoo.com Fax: (213) 687-4848 Mail to: Visual Communications 120 Judge John Aiso St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 Attn: Leslie Ito ABOUT VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS Founded in 1970, Visual Communications is the first Asian Pacific media arts center in the nation. The mission of Visual Communications is to promote intercultural understanding through the creation, presentation, preservation and support of media works by and about Asian Pacific Americans. Visual Communications was created with the understanding that media and the arts are important vehicles to organize and empower communities, build connections between generations, challenge perspectives, and create an environment for critical thinking, necessary to build a more just and humane society. That understanding is demonstrated through the commitment to excellence in the media arts at the grassroots level through a range of programs that promote honest and sensitive portrayals of Asians and Asian Pacific Americans. These programs are complemented by the long-standing collaborative efforts with other community organizations and a commitment to the development of an informed community. Armed with a Camera is partially funded by Workplace Hollywood and ABC Entertainment Television Groupt.



















							FilmFest Sponsorship