Dawson City International Film Festival Residencey
General
Call
The Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) is now
accepting applications from visual artists, media artists, and interdisciplinary
artists for its 2013 Artist in Residence Program.
The residence accommodates up to 2 artists concurrently
–- for research, development and production of ongoing or new
bodies of work.
Artists may also have the opportunity to facilitate outreach programs
such as talks, workshops and exhibitions, intended to promote interaction
and professional development, and provide exposure and access to a diverse
range of contemporary arts practices and theories within the community.
Residencies are from 4-12 weeks duration starting from January 1, 2013
through to December 31, 2013. Participants are responsible for all travel
and personal expenses including food and materials related to their
work.
The Artist in Residence Program is located in the Macaulay
Residence. Built in 1901, the home is now owned by Parks Canada as part
of the Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site of Canada.
Specific Calls
2013 Film Festival Residency
The Dawson City International Short Film Festival takes
place each spring on Easter Weekend. The 2010 Film Festival presented
screenings of 100 short films and videos from around the world
to over 1,600 enthusiastic cinema fans. The festival weekend includes
workshops, panel discussions and special presentations by participating
filmmakers and special guests.
Filmmakers working in all media may apply for residency
dates to coincide with the Film Festival and have the opportunity to
participate in Festival Programming. In past years, KIAC Artists in
Residence have presented their films in special screenings and talks,
facilitated workshops, and participated in panel discussions.
Please mark your application “Film Festival Residency”.
Please note that filmmakers may also apply under the General Call for
residency dates other than those connected with the Film Festival.
Deadlinefor 2013 is April 1, 2012.
For more info check out the KIAC
website.
