CALL TO ARTISTS WORLDWIDE
Museum of Contemporary Art’s OPTIC NERVE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 16, 2013
FINAL DEADLINE: JULY 7, 2013
PUBLIC SCREENING: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 at MOCA
The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami is seeking short film and video submissions for the 15th
edition of Optic Nerve, the museum’s film and video showcase for emerging artists. This year Optic Nerve
goes international with submissions from artists worldwide.
“MOCA’s Optic Nerve program is designed to provide emerging artists with an important venue
for screening new works. This year MOCA takes Optic Nerve international, inviting innovative and
experimental artists worldwide to submit new short films for review by our prestigious panel of
international film and art professionals. Encouraging new work is an important part of our mission,” said
MOCA Executive Director and Chief Curator Bonnie Clearwater.
Submissions will be reviewed by a jury of film and art professionals and selected
films will be screened at MOCA (770 NE 125th Street, North Miami, Florida, USA
33161) on Friday, August 23, 2013.
Due to the high volume of entries expected this year we are capping submissions
at 225.
One of the films will be purchased for the museum’s permanent collection.
Additional screenings will be presented at partnering institutions.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
All submissions must contain original material and must have been created within the last two years.
Entries must have a complete running time of no longer than 5 minutes (strictly enforced).
Entries are limited to two per person.
For more information, please contact Janice Angel, Programs Director at 305-893- 6211 ext. 29 or e-mail: [email protected]
50% discount on entry fee for MOCA Members. To join MOCA click here. http://mocanomi.org/membership/