Important information & application overview
Direct all questions & inquires to cdf@themovementproject.org
Applicant Guidelines
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We encourage artists to submit work that is challenging, explores complex topics, is relevant and shows a strong understanding of dance composition.
WHO CAN APPLY: All artists over 18 from any state or country! This is an opportunity for artists around the world to create and share their work via our virtual dance film gallery.
HOW WE SELECT WORKS: Applications are reviewed by the Cleveland Dance Fest Advisory Board, which includes members of The Movement Project and prominent dance artists in the northeast Ohio dance community. TMP is dedicated to providing an adjudication process that focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. The individuals of our board represent a wide range of communities, demographics and cultures.
WHEN SELECTIONS ARE MADE: Artists will be notified by July 8th on their application status.
IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES
June 24th, 2024 (due by 11:00 pm)
APPLICATION DUE
November 22nd - 24th, 2024
CLEVELAND DANCE FEST 2024
November 1st - December 31st, 2024
VIRTUAL DANCE FILM GALLERY
The site will go live November 1st and will remain online through December 31st, 2024.
*specific times above subject to change. Note: Additional due dates will be indicated in your contracts for website info, marketing materials..
COMPENSATION
Each year TMP works to secure and increase artist support through fundraising and grant efforts. We value the work CDF artists share with the community and we are here to continue pushing the field to financially support artists.
DANCE ON FILM ARTIST COMPENSATION
$50 stipend
Resources & benefits provided by TMP:
marketing & promotional support
designated place to display your marketing material in the lobby
the opportunity to share work with an audience via the online portal
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for artists producing work that explores the boundaries of dance composition, challenges perspectives, is diverse in thought/action and is reflective of themselves and people in their community. We encourage artists to submit work that is challenging, explores complex topics, experimental, is relevant and shows a strong understanding of dance film composition.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST: Your submitted work must include all items below.
All films submitted MUST BE COMPLETED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION, no exceptions.
There is no time limit for length of films.
All applicants, including casts, must be 18 and older.
Application Fees
Applications will not be adjudicated until the application fee is paid and all supplemental materials have been submitted. (Application fee is non refundable)
All applicant’s may submit up to two applications.
Dance on Film Application Fee
A $10 application fee will apply to your first submission and a $5 application fee will apply to your second submission.
Dance on film Application
COMPLETE APPLICATION BELOW
DUE JUNE 24th, 2024 BY 11:00 PM
1. Fill out the form below (Application Part 1)
2. Email the following support material to cdf@themovementproject.org (Application Part 2)
a. Resume or Company CV
b. Please provide 2-3 high quality photographs of the proposed work or artist (300 dpi).
3. Pay application fee. (Application Part 3)
Applications will not be adjudicated until the application fee is paid and all supplemental materials have been submitted. (Application fee is non refundable)
All applicant’s may submit up to two applications.
Dance on Film Application Fee
A $10 application fee will apply to your first submission and a $5 application fee will apply to your second submission.
Artists will be notified by July 8th on their application status.