A new frontier video is experimental film that pushes the boundaries of traditional aesthetics and the narrative structures of filmmaking. Experimental film is often characterized by the absence of linear narrative, the use of various abstracting techniques (i.e. out of focus, painting or scratching, rapid editing, etc.), the use asynchronous sounds or even the absence of any soundtrack. The goal of the new frontier video is to place the viewer in a more active and thoughtful relationship with the film.
The videos should be up to a maximum of 500 MB.
We accept the following formats: MPG, MPEG, MOV, AVI, ASF, WMV, DIVX, 3GP and FLV.
· The video should be a co-production of at least 2 LoftCity members
· The video should incorporate at least 2 different media: video, stills, animation, 3D, music etc.
· Each video should have a written thesis.
· Submitted videos must not be publicly broadcast via TV, mobile, internet or otherwise or commercially exhibited prior to, or during 6 months after the submission deadline (unless approved by LoftCity).
The video produced for this C4P will be distributed by LoftCity to leading web destination sites and mobile service providers with whom LoftCity has distribution agreements. LoftCity will pay the filmmakers a percentage of the revenues (50%) generated from the distribution of the video to web destination sites and mobile service providers
LoftCity will grant $1500 to the video chosen by our jury.
1. Open a “Team” type project.
2. Use the “Cast & Crew” tool to invite team members to participate in the project.
3. Produce your video.
4. The final video should be marked as “Final” in the “Editing Notes” tool.
5. Submit your video using the “Release” tool by selecting “Submit your film to: New Frontier C4P”. The video will be submitted to the LoftCity team.
6. LoftCity will review and publish the video to the “Screening Room” under “New Frontier C4P” category within 72 hours of submission.
7. LoftCity will announce the selected video on our site and will contact the creator by email.
