[Frameworks] LIFT CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCIES 2016/2017

[director at lift.on.ca]

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Chris

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March 10, 2016—The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) is
seeking applications from international (non-Canadian Citizens and
Residents) artists for a 4 – 6 week individual production residencies to
take place between October 2016 and August 2017. LIFT is an artist-run
production and educational media arts organization dedicated to
celebrating excellence in the moving image. We support a wide range of
production formats including Regular 8mm, Super 8mm, 16mm, Super 16mm,
35mm and HD; film and digital editing; optical printers; contact printers;
animation stands; a darkroom and more. Toronto also offers a range of lab
facilities, a large pool of experienced technicians and talent, a vibrant
film community and a dynamic arts environment. LIFT’s residency program
focuses on the production of film-based works with equipment and
facilities to which the artist would not have access to in their local
region. Artists are expected to be at an established point in their
practice (although not necessarily working predominantly with film).

Applicants must also consider what they would bring to Toronto in terms of
community collaboration, teaching workshops, artist talks and/or
presentation activities—these engagements are a critical and required part
of each residency offered by LIFT. Note that your proposed film project
does not have to be Toronto specific, but you should think of what you can
offer to the community while you are in town working on your own film.
This is a important part of the application.

There are two streams:

STREAM 1 - FULL LIFT SUPPORT:
Applicants requiring financial support, this is the more competitive
application and is a two-step process. LIFT selects three proposals per
year and applies for funding through a Canadian granting body. Accepted
projects are contingent on positive funding results from that funding
agency. The maximum cash funding for projects is $3,000 (CAD) for travel,
accommodation and per diems. Equipment and facilities will be provided by
LIFT to a maximum value of $3,000 (CAD), LIFT equipment rates can be found
at www.lift.ca. The artist is responsible for the costs of all film stock,
chemicals, lab fees and other expendables. Stream 1 proposals are
submitted on the understanding that the project’s execution is contingent
on funding yet to be secured.

STREAM 2 - SELF-FUNDED VISITING ARTIST:
Self-funded projects that require only services from LIFT (We are able to
provide 50% off the rental of our equipment and facilities, up to $3,000
CAD in-kind maximum). If you are able to travel to Toronto on your own
accord, please send us a description of what work you intend to do and we
will weigh that with our mandate and in relation to other submissions. If
selected, we are happy to write a letter of support for any grant
application you will require and suggest possible accommodations. For this
stream, the artist is responsible for the costs of travel, accommodations,
film stock, chemicals, lab fees and other expendables, plus a $25/month
(CAD) international membership fee for the time spent at LIFT.

Due to the demand of the residency program, self-funded enquiries after
the April 8, 2016 application date are welcome, but we are unable to offer
a discount on equipment and facilities. Please apply by Friday, April 8,
2016 to access the 50% reduction.



Interested artists should submit proposals, including:
1. Indicate which stream you are applying for: Full LIFT Support or
Self-Funded.
2. Proposal and Artist Statement (including how you intend to engage the
local Toronto community during your stay and what LIFT can offer you that
is not available in your home location)
3. Please note how you heard about LIFT’s Visiting Artist Residency
4. Curriculum vitae
5. Proposed budget (including funding sources for materials (Stream 1 and
2) and travel and accommodation (Stream 2).
6. Visual support material of past work (do not send originals,
documentation will not be returned).

Accepted formats: URL Links or DVDs (NTSC)

Submissions must be received no later than Friday, April 8, 2016.

Email submissions are preferred.
Email applications to submissions(at)lift.on.ca
Subject Heading: LIFT International Artist Residency 2016/17 Submission

Mail applications to:
International Artist Residencies 2016/17 Application
c/o Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT)
1137 Dupont Street
Toronto, Ontario
M6H 2A3 CANADA


Questions to:
Executive Director Chris Kennedy at submissions(at)lift.on.ca
Subject Heading: LIFT International Artist Residencies 2016/17