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Nonprofit film institute to support social documentaries

The U.S.-based Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program will award up to $1.5 million in grants to support documentary films focused on contemporary social issues. Interested participants must submit a copy of their film dialogue transcript along with an application by July 7.

The program encourages the exploration of innovative nonfiction storytelling, and promotes the exhibition of documentary films to a broader audience. Awards will be announced in November.

To apply, applicants must complete an application, available at http://www.sundance.org/pdf/DocFundApp082206.pdf, and send materials to: Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program, 8530 Wilshire Blvd. 3rd Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.

International film festival to be held in Egypt

Egypt’s Ministry of Culture invites filmmakers to participate in the 12th Ismailia International Film Festival for documentary and short films. The deadline to apply to participate is June 15, and films are to be submitted before August 1.

The festival aims to promote intercultural dialogue while supporting and encouraging filmmakers of documentary and short films. The festival accepts short and long documentaries, experimental short films and animations. To be eligible, films must have been produced between 2007 and 2008.

To apply, visit http://www.egyptianfilmcenter.org.eg/ Submissions should be sent to: The Egyptian Film Center, City of Arts, Pyramids Ave., Giza, Egypt, Postal code: 12111.

AFAC Grants

Arab Fund for Culture & Arts.
Call for proposals from artists and organizations across the Arab region.
Deadline: 30 September 2008
http://universes-in-universe.org/eng/nafas/articles/2008/news_tips/afac_...

Posted on Art4Development Yahoo! Groups listserv.

Abraaj Capital Art Prize
For curators of any origin and artists from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia.
Deadline: 15 June 2008
http://universes-in-universe.org/eng/nafas/articles/2008/news_tips/abraa...

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Guerrilla Video Festival
Submissions for the International Festival - Milan
Deadline: 9 June 2008
http://www.culture-asef.org/english/txt/2008/guerrilla_video_festival

The 2008 International Community Film Festival
11th September – 12th October 2008

Patron: Baroness Falkner of Margravine
What's happening in your part of the world?
How are you creating a better world?
What challenges do you face?
What successes have you had?
Have you used film to document your experiences?

The themes for this year's festival include:

•global citizenship – how your actions contribute to global issues
and how global issues are affecting you
•conflict resolution – moving beyond conflict and promoting harmony
•diversity – understanding and respecting differences
•human rights – knowing about and promoting human rights
•interdependence – your community in a global context

Abraaj Capital Art Prize

Application Deadline for 1 Million USD Abraaj Capital Art Prize Set for Mid-June

http://www.artdubai.ae

Artists and curators from MENASA region vie to create innovative projects for Art Dubai 2009

On the heels of a highly successful Art Dubai 2008, international art curators are submitting applications to work with artists from the emerging art centers of MENASA (Middle East, North Africa and South Asia) to participate in the first annual Abraaj Capital Art Prize competition. The formal application deadline is 15 June 2008.

Thanks to Evelyn Serrano for sending this on.

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Call for Artist Project:
Art All Around ™, A Unique Arts and Industry Collaboration

Application Deadline: June 25, 2008; Submission guidelines at
http://www.artallaround.com

Available Cash Prizes: 10,000 USD for 5-semifinalists; one of 5 semi-finalists receives an additional 20,000 USD for one winning design, totally 30,000 USD for grand prize winner; travel and accommodations in Maine, United States for one week for 5 semi-finalists in August, 2008.

Participants: Everyone of any nationality and of any age. In the case of a group project, the collective must designate one member to represent them.

Enter a submission for the 8th annual SOLA Contemporary Dance Festival
November 6-8, 2008, James Armstrong Theater, Torrance, CA

This year we will once again bring the Southland dance community
together for a celebration of today's most exciting dance makers and
the performers of the future. Eight Southern California contemporary
dance choreographers will be selected to create new, original works on
dance students of eight Los Angeles/Orange County performing arts
programs. This is a unique program that will unite local working artists
and professionally bound young dance artists in an effort to showcase
the current contemporary dance movement while simultaneously
cultivating the artistic excellence of these young dancers.

For more information and to apply, visit