Filming and Foraging explores new ways to document presence through the materiality of analogue film, using foraged materials to create site-specific film poems. This project researches and shares environmentally conscious approaches, supporting innovative use of abundant local plants to replace toxic chemistry and create projection paper from waste materials.
filming and foraging: film call
Joanna Mayes and The Sustainable Darkroom, invited artist filmmakers to submit analogue films that open new perspectives on the relationship between foraging and sustainable filmmaking. This call is now closed and will be screened as part of the symposium.
Drawn to these weighty processes and methods of working, we want to hear from you if foraging is part of your relationship with analogue film-making. Whether that be foraging for footage, chemistries, processes or for your film subject.
Selected films will be shown online through Joanna Mayes' website for two weeks to coincide with the Filming and Foraging online symposium on July , where we will delve into the use of foraging in analogue filmmaking and cinema. We will also be seeking in person screenings once the programme has been selected.
Key Dates:
· Submission deadline: 18th May 2023
· Selected films announced: 3rd June 2023
· Screening and symposium: July 2023
Submission requirements:
· a 150-word abstract about your film submission.
· name and email address, the film’s running time and details of the analogue film medium/s used.
· a link to your film on Vimeo or YouTube, with a password if protected. To facilitate the selection process, please give permission to download.
· two film stills.
The maximum running time of films is 5 minutes. Films may originate from anywhere in the world. The films will be screened digitally.
How to submit: Submission is via CuratorSpace
Artist Fee: We offer an £25 honorarium per chosen film.
Selection process: Films will be chosen by: Joanna Mayes, Kayla Parker (University of Plymouth) and Hannah Fletcher (The Sustainable Darkroom).
Drawn to these weighty processes and methods of working, we want to hear from you if foraging is part of your relationship with analogue film-making. Whether that be foraging for footage, chemistries, processes or for your film subject.
Selected films will be shown online through Joanna Mayes' website for two weeks to coincide with the Filming and Foraging online symposium on July , where we will delve into the use of foraging in analogue filmmaking and cinema. We will also be seeking in person screenings once the programme has been selected.
Key Dates:
· Submission deadline: 18th May 2023
· Selected films announced: 3rd June 2023
· Screening and symposium: July 2023
Submission requirements:
· a 150-word abstract about your film submission.
· name and email address, the film’s running time and details of the analogue film medium/s used.
· a link to your film on Vimeo or YouTube, with a password if protected. To facilitate the selection process, please give permission to download.
· two film stills.
The maximum running time of films is 5 minutes. Films may originate from anywhere in the world. The films will be screened digitally.
How to submit: Submission is via CuratorSpace
Artist Fee: We offer an £25 honorarium per chosen film.
Selection process: Films will be chosen by: Joanna Mayes, Kayla Parker (University of Plymouth) and Hannah Fletcher (The Sustainable Darkroom).
film and forage: symposium
Location: Online
Date: Tuesday July 18th 4pm-8pm UTC/GMT+1
Free to attend - booking required
Production and Creative Direction by Joanna Mayes
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