As you may remember from our last newsletter we’re really excited about the launch of the full-length version of Coalition of the Willing this week.
Led by director Simon Robson [aka Knife Party] and writer Tim Rayner, Coalition of the Willing is a collaboration by 24 filmakers from around the world who have come together to create a 15 minute film about the online war against global warming.
Their individual, eclectic styles compliment and illustrate the narrative beautifully, really bringing the ideology behind the film to life.
To celebrate, Nexus are hosting the film’s official launch event at a secret location in Bethnal Green on Wednesday 30 June from 6.30pm.
onedotzero’s director Shane Walter will be joining the celebrations as a guest panellist alongside the film’s creators, key contributors and other guest speakers who will all offer valuable insight into the project and issues surrounding it for an invited audience.
We have 20 tickets to give away courtesy of the lovely people at Nexus. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Please send your request by 5pm on Tuesday 29 June to beccym@nexusproductions.com
Successful applicants will be sent the full event details.
Please don’t worry if you’re not one of the lucky ones to win a ticket, the full-length film goes live at coalitionofthewilling.org.uk on Thursday 1 July 2010.
As ever we have been keeping our postman very busy and so far have received entries from over 51 different countries which is just fantastic.
Our programming team can’t wait to watch your film and aim to be in touch shortly with confirmation that we have received your submission. We really appreciate your patience whilst we log the hundreds of entries we have been sent.
We know that it’s been a hectic couple of months for a lot of people so in response to the requests we have been getting we have decided to help by extending our deadline.
So if you have not yet had the chance but would still like to submit we are giving you TWO EXTRA WEEKS!
Here’s a refresher of what to submit:
onedotzero seeks submissions of new work, which demonstrates innovative creative expression and visionary moving image ideas from the following disciplines:
animation + short form: renowned for uncovering exciting moving image work from all over the world, onedotzero continues to champion progressive work of under 30 minutes across music video, animation, motion graphics, narrative shorts, artists moving image, documentary and generative art.
Feature Films: To compliment the curated shorts programme onedotzero seek feature-length work with an alternative aesthetic and distinctive directorial approach for the big screen.
Live Audio-Visual Performances: onedotzero has a passion for presenting narrative driven live cinema, original vj sets and unexpected collaborations between musicians and artists. onedotzero can only schedule a limited amount of live shows at the London festival, but also curate live av projects year round as part of the international tour.
Installations: onedotzero is keen to receive submissions of engaging audiovisual installation and compelling interactive experiences. Both existing work and proposals for new projects will be considered. Please provide details of the technical delivery in your ideas.
This year, the festival programme will also reach out to explore the following new themes so if your work explores any of these ideas we’re particularly keen to see your work:
Utopia In the past, mankind’s visions of the future were largely optimistic. The future was going to be a wonderful place, full of bright, new ideas and technology benefiting social harmony. Now, a decade into the 21st century, we find there is a propensity for doom and gloom. onedotzero wants the theme of utopia to bring a sense of adventure, hope and positivity about our future world to the festival! What is your vision of a better future?
Code Warriors Creatives are increasingly using computer code as a raw material to create generative, fluid and self-perpetuating moving image. This brand-new new programme will showcase the most imaginative examples of work in this field. So if you’re a creative coder we’d love to see your work.
Robotica onedotzero has always been rather partial to our mechanical friends of the future, demonstrated over the years in the festival programming. We are now seeking robot-themed or inspired shorts, which explore the ethics and potential social effects of a world shared with robots or androids.
For a taster please watch the onedotzero_adventures in motion call for submissions video now. If you can’t see this video visit the vimeo page:
Fantastic soiree last week at onedotzero HQ – a great chance to catch up with over 30 of our past and present interns and volunteers, without whom the onedotzero studio and events just wouldn’t run as smoothly.
Take a look at a selection of images from the evening:
We never cease to be suprised by just how talented all our interns and volunteers are. See for yourself! Scroll down to view a selection of some their recent work:
Videos:
OMNI – film by Gabor Ekes – onedotzero intern 2008
Dickon Knowles [onedotzero intern 2008] has been working with Dandelion & Burdock on various projects including a music video called “Phoenix Alive” by Monarchy
Ctrl Alt Shift – multi-screen documentary by Dean Moore + friends – festival vounteer 2009
Websites:
Andrew Clark – onedozero intern 2007
His illustration work features in this month’s wallpaper* magazine and associated exhibition at the London Festival of Architecture
Jessika Strataki – onedotzero intern 2008
Just graduating from MA Communication Design at St. Martins
Currently working on a split-screen animated installation that visualises poetry and language.
Joe Popper – onedotzero intern 2009
Heading of to the RCA’s Design Interactions course at the end of summer
Colin Johnson – onedotzero intern 2009
Motion & Graphic Design Freelancer
Ben Barker – onedotzero intern 2009
Just graduated from Goldsmiths BA Design course
Hurry, there is less than 2 weeks left to submit your work in the next onedotzero_adventures in motion festival be sure to submit soon!
We’re seeking innovative short films, installations, interactive work and live audiovisual performances to showcase at the bfi southbank in london during the festival which takes place 10-14 November 2010 before embarking on world tour.
Moving image work that features utopian visions of a better future and/or robots is of particular interest, but as ever we also seek music videos, animation,motion graphics, twisted narrative shorts, artists moving image, documentary and generative art.
Watch the onedotzero_adventures in motion call for submissions video now. If you can’t see this video visit the vimeo page:
