CALLS FOR SUBMISSION

About:

TCA’s Open Screen is about sharing digital media projects with each other in a supportive public forum. All genres and styles are welcome, including works in progress. Project runtimes are kept short so we are able to feature as many artists and makers as possible. We look forward to seeing your creations for the screen!

Guidelines:

All forms of digital media projects in all genres are welcome; short films, documentary shorts,  projection art, experimental film, animations, and music videos. Works in progress are also welcome. We welcome creative work from organizations; promotional material will not be accepted.

Length of work: Short projects, 1 min – 15 mins in length.

Theme: “Where We Live.” 2025’s open screen submissions must connect somehow to the theme, “Where We Live.” 

File specifications and delivery:

–   Format: .mp4 or .mov files with 1080p resolution (.mov files must be under 10GB)

–   File name: Artist Name_Project Title

–   Submission options: upload to Google submission form, provide link to DropBox or Google Drive, transfer file to info@tcataos.org using WeTransfer. We will also accept in person delivery of a thumb drive.

Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025 

When will this happen? Thursday April 17, 2025. 7pm.

How to submit: Upload your submission through this google form.

Is a google form submission not going to work for you or do you have questions? Reach us at info@tcataos.org.

About:

The Big Read is a reading program supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.  Activities are happening in Taos this spring 2025. The program is designed to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in each community. The selected book for this year’s Big Read in Taos is Ross Gay’s Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.  

Inviting short written works responding to the theme “Where We Live.” All genres and styles are welcome. 

Works submitted may be shared at a public event, in a digital format, and in a podcast/radio format.

Guidelines:

Word count: up to 300 words
Format: any format
Language: any language

Theme: “Where We Live.” 

 How to submit: Upload your submission through this google form.  

 Is a google form submission not going to work for you or do you have questions? Reach us at info@tcataos.org.

Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025 

PreShow Animation on TCA Big Screen

Call for animators/filmmakers to submit proposals for a 35 second (or less) “Welcome to the theater / house notes” animation to run before films at TCA. Hand drawn, 3D, digital, stop motion, all forms of animation accepted. 

Deadline: Ongoing!

Criteria

  • Call is open to emerging and established filmmakers/animators residing in Taos County or within a 50 mile radius of Taos. 
  • Collaborations are welcome.

*Note: To be considered, TCA is asking artists to first submit their interest and share examples of their previous work. TCA is not asking for completed “Welcome to the theater / house notes” animation as part of the application.  

Submission Process

Send one email to Alice Morillon at alice@tcataos.org that includes 

(1) examples of your work or portfolio 

(2) a short animation proposal – tell us about your ideas for the welcome/house notes (may include visual references, brief story board, music style / audio references, or just a narrative). Read below for more information.   

*** Consider the following information in your submitted proposal*** 

Animation Requirements

  • 00:15-00:35 seconds duration
  • 1080p or higher
  • All ages appropriate 
  • Audio can be original music, voice-over, voice-acting, etc.
  • Works must be original and not include copyrighted content

Content Intended

(this wording does not have to be exact – have fun with it!- and we want to hear your ideas!)

  • Welcome to Movies on the BigScreen at TCA
  • Emergency Exits
  • Silence Your Cellular Devices
  • Something fun / creative 
  • Now For The Feature Presentation
  • Artist “by line” / credits

Exhibitions

Calls for Submission

Taos Center for the Arts is a non-profit, 501(c)(3).

 

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