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Building on the success of the third edition, CinéWomen continues showcasing contemporary video practice from around the world. Despite the proliferation of mainstream cinema, independent films continue to be made –poetic, radical and dreamlike films, whose directors work on the edge of the mainstream film industry, never restricting themself to any single field, yet inviting the eye and the mind to travel further, crossing the boundaries of conventional cinema, dance video and performance. Honoring the influence of women in video art and cinema, our Womenartconnect.com platform, in patnership with Stigmart10 Videofocus, is proud to present a selection of powerful and surreal visions from seven uncompromising outsiders.
INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR WOMEN ARTISTS, FILMMAKERS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS
DEADLINE: June 13th, 2015
In collaboration with womenartconnect.com, CinéWomen launches its fourth annual call for women artists, filmmakers and choreographers. You are invited to submit your work by June 13th. The selection will be proceded by our team and will cover worldwide productions. It is possible to tender up to 2 works. Selected artists will be published in our art review. There are 3 categories to submit works to: video art, independent cinema, dance/performing arts.
DIGITAL BOLEX GRANT FOR WOMEN CINEMATOGRAPHERS
The Digital Bolex Grant for Women Cinematographers offers approximately $10,000 worth of gear and accessories loaned on a rolling basis to any narrative short, music video, or feature film project to be shot by a female cinematographer. Recipients of the grant receive a loaned camera package for up to 21 production days.
KERING AND THE FESTIVAL DE CANNES LAUNCH THE WOMEN IN MOTION PROGRAMME
At the 68th Cannes International Film Festival, Kering and the Festival de Cannes will launch the ‘Women in Motion’ programme to celebrate the talent of women in cinema and encourage reflection on their contribution to and role in the film industry. From 2016, Kering and the Festival de Cannes will present two ‘Women in Motion’ awards: one recognising a significant contribution to the cause of women in cinema, and the other celebrating a young and talented female filmmaker. Monday’s announcement also gave details of two new “Women in Motion’ awards, due to be launched in 2016. Under the plans, one prize will be awarded to an “iconic” female cinema figure, who in turn will select a young female filmmaker whose talent deserves recognition and support.
