From filmmakers:

We are looking for films created within the past year by emerging filmmakers. We will consider submissions of any length.

For our purposes, an emerging artist is under 30, has made a personal commitment to a career in the arts, is not yet recognized with professional associations, and is in need of professional development and exposure.

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit your films as digital files (any file type, any resolution or compression).

There is no entry fee.

Deadline for Submissions is: April 12, 2013

Send your submissions via web to filmfest@nextfest.ca

OR on a DVD or CD to:

filmfest@nextfest
c/o The Roxy Theatre
10708 124 Street
Edmonton, AB T5M 0H1
Attn: Matt Schuurman

Label your CD or DVD clearly with the title and name of the filmmaker. Submissions will not be returned.

Questions can be sent to curator Matt Schuurman at filmfest@nextfest.ca

The Enbridge Nextfest Emerging Artist Awards are designed to recognize, encourage and support the initiative and excellence of young independent artists residing in Alberta. For the purpose of these awards, an emerging artist is defined as an individual who:

- is under the age of 30
- has completed an initial phase of training in their artistic field
- is on the cusp of visibility

The intention of The Awards is to support and encourage artistic activity. Awards are not intended to fund production costs, promotional materials, or post-secondary tuition. Assessment of nominees will be based on the uniqueness, plausibility, and community involvement of the articulated artistic activity.

How To Apply:

An individual artist will nominate him/herself for the award. The nomination will articulate the individual’s artistic activity, (past, present, and future). “Artistic activity” may include research, professional development, facilitation, or creation. It is highly recommended that if an artistic activity involves a partnership (e.g. a mentorship with an established artist) that evidence be provided confirming that partner’s participation (i.e. letter of invitation, letter of agreement, receipt of registration, etc).

Nextfest will not be responsible for the return of support materials, so please do not send originals.

The total award allocation for 2012 will not exceed $5,000. The quantity of awards will be determined by the jury, but generally each award is a minimum of $1,000. Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee an award. Awards will be announced and presented at the Nextfest 2012 Opening Ceremonies on June 7, 2012.

Nominations are to be sent to:

Enbridge Nextfest Emerging Artist Awards
c/o The Roxy Theatre
10708 124 St
Edmonton, AB
T5M 0H1

Or emailed to:
steve@nextfest.ca
Deadline: May 31, 2012

Call for Submissions Filmfest@Nextfest 2012

The filmfest@nextfest features films created by greater Edmonton’s emerging professional filmmakers. Nextfest 2012 runs June 7 – 17.

From Filmmakers:

We are looking for films created within the past year by emerging filmmakers. We will consider submissions in any genre, style or length.

For our purposes, an emerging artists is:

- Under 30
- Has made a personal commitment to a career in the arts
- Is not yet recognized with professional associations
- In need of professional development and exposure

Submission Guidelines:

We will accept films as digital files in any format (Quicktime preferred), any resolution. There is no entry fee.

Deadline for Submissions is April 27, 2012.

Send your submissions either:
1) As a download link to filmfest@nextfest.ca
2) burned to disc and sent to:
filmfest@nextfest
c/o The Roxy Theatre
10708 – 124 Street
Edmonton, AB T5M 0H1
Attn: Matt Schuurman
Label your CD or DVD clearly with the title and name of filmmaker. Submissions will not be returned.

Questions can be sent to curator Matt Schuurman at filmfest@nextfest.ca.

Nextfest 2012

Call for submissions for all high school playwrights, actors, directors, designers, stage managers, technicians, and theatre artists/creators

High school students are invited to work in a professional theatre setting and showcase their talent at Edmonton’s largest emerging arts festival, Nextfest 2012.

Ways to get involved:

Shadow a professional playwright, actor, director, designer (set/lighting/costume), stage manager, theatre technician, or dramaturg while they produce a show at Next Fest.

Submit your play to be considered for a staged reading or full production.

Work on a production written by a high school student as an actor, director, designer, or stage manager.

We respond to unique artistic proposals: send us your script, idea, musing, or rant.

There are also opportunities for those interested in dance, choreography, music, visual art, and film & video.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 31 2012

Contact Laura Raboud or Steve Pirot for more information

Laura Raboud, High School Mentorship Coordinator: boo@nextfest.ca or 780-637-9110

Steve Pirot, Nextfest Festival Director: nextfest@theatrenetwork.ca or 780-453-2440