ADF's Movies by Movers invites applications for its first commission award. One artist (or team of artists) will be awarded $750 for the creation of a new screendance work, which will be automatically included in the 2021 ADF's Movies by Movers film festival offerings. Announcement of the winner and presentation of the award certificate will take place during the July 5th screening of the 2020 festival. Emerging artists are encouraged to apply! Submissions close April 30th!

To apply: 

- Upload an up to ten minute film sample to Filmfreeway. Your sample can include up to three excerpts of previous projects, or a complete short film. 

- In the Overview section of your Filmfreeway project, include a 300 - word proposal for your new project, including a brief description of concept, estimated timeline to completion of work, and an explanation of how funds will be used (paying dancers and/or crew, post-production, space rental, etc.). Funds must NOT be used for equipment purchase.

- In the biography section, please include a short general biography, your experience with screendance, and how the commission award will benefit your development as a screendance artist. Why is this award important to receive at this point in time?