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We do make films you may call it videoart, experimental video or film, what's in a name, they're are the fruits of our memories, thoughts, stimulations and sensations of our past or present.
But why aren't we paid for our work ? ok, it's not a painting you can buy,.... But why are there entry fees for festivals ? Why do festivals claim they have no funding etc ? I'm not talking about the mainstream here. But the underground circuit and festivals. Do we already have to be happy that they show our films ? That's it ? What about the equipment we need ? Collaborations with other people isn't always easy. If I want a certain actress or dancer in my movie, they ask to be paid. With what ? And funding from councils isn't always an easy job, you may be sponsored for one project or so, but if you make experimental films all the time, short or long,...., I have to sponsor myself. Mostly there is incest in the artworld, there are always the same names who are getting funding from gouverments. I'm getting sick of it.
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Unpaid, unappreciated, purely exploited
It's the same story in the writer's world. I try my best to pay my contributors, if not in $$$ which I don't have, then in publicity and promotion. Nepotism and cliquishness rule the publishing industry where if you are not connected then you don't have a snowball's chance in hell to get published. All I can say is JUST KEEP BANGING ON THOSE DOORS! Something will open up eventually. Hey, and if a film prophet is not known in his or her own land, then take it abroad. There's a whole world out there!
"Boldly go wherever your imagination takes you."
-- Cytheria Howell, Author, Editor and Incurable Romantic
"Boldly go wherever your imagination takes you."
-- Cytheria Howell, Author, Editor and Incurable Romantic
Mostly there is incest in the artworld
A friend (David) and I recently attended a watercolor exhibit opening reception. He ran into a woman from a previous art class and we all got to talking. She expressed her frustrations with not being able to get into any galleries to exhibit her work. When we parted ways I told David, "This is exactly one of my biggest concerns.". David replied, "It's a small world locally and it seems there are key players. It's tuff to break into.".
So I understand what you mean by "incest artworld". It's tragic that funding can't be distributed evenly or at the very least without bias.
Stay strong and keeping moving forward!
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