The Cadence Artist-in-Residence program provides resources and tools for the development of a new video poem to screen at the festival.

Applications are open through Dec. 15, 2024.

ABOUT
Northwest Film Forum selects 1–2 artists or artist teams of two to develop a new video poem for inclusion in Cadence Video Poetry Festival each year. The selected artist(s) may have access to NWFF’s film equipment and edit lab, as well as an opportunity to receive training and support to develop or supplement their poetry, filmmaking, and/or editing skills. The Artist-in-Residence will be asked to participate in a post-screening conversation with festival co-directors and other participating artists.

BACKGROUND
The Artist Residency launched in 2019 as part of the festival’s commitment to fostering the generation of new video poetry.

ELIGIBILITY
Artists or artist teams of two residing in Seattle, 18 years of age or older.

APPLICATION DEADLINE 
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final deadline for consideration is 11:59pm PT on the due date.

SELECTION CRITERIA
The Artist-in-Residence will be selected on the basis of their distinct vision and voice, as demonstrated in work samples, and their commitment to developing new work within the medium of video poetry.

TIMELINE
The Artist-in-Residence must meet the following deadlines and produce a finished work for one of the festival screening dates. Workshop participation, edit lab, and gear use are optional and dependent on availability.

Dec. 15, 2024 – deadline for application
Mid-Jan 2025 – all applicants notified of decision
Late-Jan. – Mid-Apr. 2025 – residency meetings supporting development of new work
Apr. 25–27, 2025 – single screening of final video poem within one in-person showcase of Cadence Video Poetry Festival
Apr. 25 – May 4, 2025 – on demand screening of final video poem within one online showcase of Cadence Video Poetry Festival

CONTACT
Please direct questions to cadencevideopoetry@gmail.com.

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