Call for submissions: 13th Annual Parkdale Film + Video Showcase

The Parkdale Beauty Pageant Society has put out a call for submissions for their 13th Annual Parkdale Film + Video Showcase. It was formerly known as the REHAB: Parkdale Film + Video Showcase and are a working-class and artist community in the southwest portion of central Toronto.

The festival is primarily meant to focus on people who live or work in the neighbourhood. This year, however, they are opening up submissions to artists and activists everywhere for a special program to mark the one-year anniversary of the G20 summit that took place in Toronto and caused much damage, devastation and trauma to residents by the authorities more so than the protesters.

The deadline for submissions is May 20, 2011. There is no submission fee. Filmmakers selected will be paid an artist fee.

The 13th Annual Parkdale Film + Video Showcase runs from June 24 to 26.

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13th Annual Parkdale Film + Video Showcase
June 24-26, 2011

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: May 20, 2011

The Parkdale Beauty Pageant Society is seeking submissions of new and vintage film, video, and media installations by artists living or working Parkdale for the 13th Annual Parkdale Film + Video Showcase.
Artist fees paid, short works preferred.
Programming for the 13th Annual Parkdale Film + Video Showcase includes:

• REvisit: Showcasing Parkdale Film + Video Shorts at the Revue Cinema
• REside: Indoor + Outdoor Media Installations
• Screening Under the Stars: Outdoor family friendly shorts at the Fuller Ave Parkette

NEW PROGRAM! Not in Parkdale? Not a problem! Submissions welcome from ALL artists and activists for a special screening:

• REact: Anniversary commemoration screening of video works exploring the G20 stand off and protests in Parkdale

With the 13th Annual Showcase happening on the first anniversary of the G20, when protests and riots shut down much of Toronto’s downtown core, we are seeking video works that capture and explore the stand off and protests that occurred in Parkdale on Sunday June 27, 2010. This screening will feature works that contextualize and respond to what happened in our neighbourhood a year ago with sensitivity and in solidarity with a global community concerned with equity and human rights worldwide.

How to submit your work:

• Please fill out an online submission form
• Print a copy of your submission form and drop off a preview of your work at either Gallery 1313 (1313 Queen Street West) or The Film Buff (73 Roncesvalles Avenue).

Submission tips from the Parkdale Beauty Pageant Society:

• DVD previews are preferred
• Quicktime files accepted, NO DATA DVDS
• Specify your preferred exhibition format (16mm, digi beta, etc)
• Installations: Please submit a floorplan/installations specs, and include a tech rider of what you can provide and what equipment is expected

All submissions must include a DVD preview and a completed submission form. If you are unable to access the online form, include the following with your DVD preview:

• contact info (telephone, address, email)
• brief artist bio
• a short synopsis
• project completion date
• running time
• production and screening format (16mm, 8mm, Beta SP, VHS, DVD)

For installation submissions, please include:

• contact info (telephone, address, email)
• brief artist bio
• a detailed description of the work, with installation plans and equipment needed
• 5-10 jpgs of the proposed or completed work accompanied by a slide list

Any questions?
Please contact us at info@parkdaleshowcase.ca
xoxo, The Parkdale Beauty Pageant Society