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Supporting Independent Film in Texas GRANTS FOR FILMMAKERS
For 31 years, the Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) has promoted the creation of film, video and new media. With a desire to help emerging Texas film and video makers to develop their craft, SWAMP has inaugurated the Emerging Filmmakers Fellowship Program. This program will provide funds for worthy projects, and, most importantly, provide mentorship and peer forums in which emerging artists can strengthen their artistic skills and knowledge while fine-tuning their work. For More Information and to Download Application
Austin Film Society has partnered with Aurora Picture Show and SWAMP to bring a free workshop to Houston on the Texas Filmmakers Production Fund at the following locations and times: Saturday, April 5th, 3PM @Rice Media Center
SCREENTIME! Upcoming SWAMP Film Screenings: The Cassidy Kids (Friday, April 4th @ 7:30pm - Rice Cinema) FOTOFEST2008 (Saturday, April 5th - MFAH) This is My Home, It Is Not For Sale (Sunday, April 13 @ 2pm - MFAH) Lovers, Liars and Lunatics (Saturday, May 3 @ 3pm - Rice Cinema) Check out our Exhibition page for more information.
CALL FOR ENTRIES! In cooperation with FOTOFEST2008, the 12th international Biennial of Photography and Photo-related art in Houston, Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) has opened a call for submissions of short films inspired by FotoFest’s two inter-related themes of “China” and “Transformations.” Whether you have traveled there or not, the subject of China and so many things Chinese have permeated our lives here in the USA. So, if the thought of China inspires you or exasperates you, SWAMP challenges filmmakers from Texas to imagine China by producing a short film on the topic for presentation to international and national audiences during the exhibition (March-April 2008). Films concerning the alternate Fotofest theme of “Transformations,” which are not necessarily about China, will also be considered. If our distinguished jurors select your short film, it will be screened at a special presentation at the prestigious Brown Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on Saturday, April 5, 2008. In addition, it will be considered for inclusion in the 33rd season of THE TERRITORY (2008-09), SWAMP’s short film showcase series broadcast on Texas PBS stations. Other perks to celebrate adventurous filmmakers and their work include: free April 5 screening tickets for friends and family members; a beautiful FOTOFEST2008 catalogue; continuous showing at the FotoFest gallery; and whatever else we can think of! CRITERIA:
TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK, INCLUDE:
SEND BY FEBRUARY 29 TO: SWAMP/CHINA, 1519 West Main, Houston, TX 77006-4709 QUESTIONS? Call Michelle Mower @ 713-522-8592 x 2 or email swamp@swamp.org NEW 2008 WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED!
THE TERRITORY, SEASON 32 - THIS SPRING ON PBS! The Territory is produced by SWAMP, the Austin Museum of Art, and HoustonPBS, in cooperation with The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
SPONSORED PROJECTS To find out how to submit your own project for consideration, visit our Sponsored Projects Page.
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