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Afronaut(a), a local series for “sci-fi and supernatural-influenced” films, is calling for submissions representing a diverse array of racial, sexual and national identities for its new video magazine Underground.
The video magazine will include selected films and videos along with brief artist interviews. The magazine will be released as a DVD in September 2016, accompanied by a screening during the Greater Pittsburgh Art Council’s Media Festival.
Afronaut(a), the brainchild of Pittsburgh-based interdisciplinary artist Alisha B. Wormsley, is inclusive of artists of all likenesses, and submissions are welcomed in disciplines ranging from narrative, experimental and documentary to stop-motion animation. Maximum running time for each film is 15 minutes.
To apply, send your resume, a short bio, an artist statement of about 250 words and a Vimeo link to your work. Applications should be sent to afronautafilms@gmail.com by June 1.
Selected artists will receive a stipend along with three copies of the magazine.
Currently, Afronaut(a) is in its third season and is exploring the theme of Afrofuturism. Afronaut(a) 3.0 is a salon series designed to “spark conversation and incite cinematic exploration.” This season’s films come from artists around the globe — including archival films and classic features from Ethiopia, Kenya and the United Kingdom.
Afronaut(a) 3.0 continues through April 3 at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater.
For more information about Afronaut(a)’s video magazine, the call for submissions can be found on the Greater Pittsburgh Art Council’s website.
This article appears in Feb 24 – Mar 1, 2016.
