The 8 fest seeks your 8mm, Super-8, 9.5mm or other small gauge film projects (such as loops and installations) for their 2014 Film Festival edition, next January.
The Call for Submissions for 2014 has recently been announced and all filmmakers are invited to submit. First-time filmmakers, youth & under-serviced communities are also welcome!
The 8 fest is a unique Toronto-based film festival that presents all forms of small-gauge film: 8mm, Super 8 and 9.5mm, as well as works in installation, loops, and ‘proto-cinema devices’ like zoetropes.
Submitted films can be:
Experimental, animated, personal, handmade
Diary and essay films, documentaries
Live performance and music mixed with film
Films from everyday culture – historical footage, home movies
The Festival was initiated in 2008 and is held annually since. It presents the general public with films from Toronto, across Canada and from small-gauge creators and communities around the world.
GUIDELINES:
No Submission Fee!
First-time filmmakers, youth & under-serviced communities welcome!
Submissions can be sent either on film or on a preview copy in DVD, mini-DV or VHS formats or by link to online video (sorry we can't accept video files by email or file transfer at this time PLEASE NOTE: Exhibition on film only.)
Submissions can also be sent online on VIMEO. Mpeg 4, or similar formats.
Our New Works program is limited to work from the past 5 years, but we’re always curious to include older work in other programs. Please fell free to get in touch if you have older work you think we would be interested in.
Due to time constrictions, our programming committee requests that artists restrict themselves to two submissions at the most. Please send us what you consider your best!
Please include film/project description, artist bio and filmography.
Artist fees (screening fees) paid to all selected films/projects.
Application requires the film/project be available for exhibition in Toronto late-January 2014 - Sound on film, separate sound CD/cassette and live performance/narration can all be done. For separate or “wild” sound, please record the soundtrack so that it cues at first image, or provide clear instructions as to when to start the sound.
Please note that the 8 Fest will screen what is sent to us. The leader with the film will be removed, unless the leader is itself part of the film. The 8 Fest’s projectionist assembles the accepted films into sequenced programmes, so applicants should make it clear where the projectionist can or should cut.
Please be aware that spliced edits should be as clean as possible. What projects smoothly on one projector may not project so smoothly on another projector.
MP3, AIFF, WAV, or other compressed audio (sound) files can be sent by email. - Cueing instructions should be included and clearly stated. -Audio cues can start sooner, like before first image, as long as projectionist knows when to start the film. - Filmmakers with separate sound should not expect exact audio synchronisation with their picture. - For installations or performances: Please include detailed technical requirements and any equipment needs. We have limited resources for non-projection equipment (e.g. lights, multiple mics, etc.) - the more information the better!
SEND YOUR COMPLETED SUBMISSION FORM + FILM OR PREVIEW + OTHER INFORMATION TO:
The 8 Fest Small-Gauge Film Festival
408 Queen Street West, #7
Toronto, Ontario M5V 2A7
Canada
ALSO, ALL SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 8 FEST CAN BE HAND DELIVERED TO:
Trinity Square Video
376- 401 Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8
Monday to Friday 10 am - 6 pm
The 8 fest is a unique Toronto-based film festival that presents all forms of small-gauge film: 8mm, Super 8 and 9.5mm, as well as works in installation, loops, and 'proto-cinema devices' like zoetropes.
The 8 fest is a festival for anyone using small-gauge to create rough little gems on film – personal, handmade, experimental, animations, diaries, essays, collage, cut-ups, performance/film, music/film.
We present the general public with films from Toronto, across Canada and from small-gauge creators and communities around the world. The 8 fest showcases the 70+ year history of small-gauge film – from artists' work in the form since the 50's and 60's, to it's wider cultural use in home movies, instructional loops and beyond.
The 8 fest provides a forum for filmmakers who want to show their work on small-gauge and for people who want to see this work in its original formats. The 8 fest is committed to keeping the exhibition of small-gauge film a viable presentation medium.
Our first festival was held in February 2008 and has continued annually since then. Check out the archives for info on those years.
First time here, my friend? The tavern lady has raised her glass and greeted you. This is a small tavern in the chilly wilderness, with a wall full of wanted posters. Maybe you have passed through before. You’re welcome to stay and join our creative society!
First time here, my friend? Check out those wanted posters on the walls. Join us, accept the challenges!
