Deadline: September 5, 2021
Factory Media Centre (FMC) is seeking submissions from multimedia and experimental film artists for our inaugural Technical Residency program launching in Fall 2021.
Our new Technical Residency program will provide up to three successful applicant(s) in-kind access to all of FMC’s gear, studios, and editing facilities for up to six months. This opportunity is best suited to artists who have a defined vision for a project, or are working towards an exhibition.
Selection criteria will be based on project originality and its potential for artistic growth. Selections will be made by the members of the FMC’s Programming Committee along with two guest adjudicators from the Hamilton arts community.
Eligibility criteria
- Emerging, mid-career or established artists (or artist teams)
- Must be a member of the Factory Media Centre (To become a member visit: www.factorymediacentre.ca/join/)
- Full Membership: $45
- Seniors (65+) & Full time Student (18+): $25
Resources
- In-Kind access to FMC’s Equipment Library ( www.factorymediacentre.ca/equipment-rentals)*
- In-Kind access to FMC’s editing suite*
- Introduction orientation session and technical assistance as needed
- Payment for public program
- Staff and board support
- Online studio visit with peers from Hamilton’s art community
* In an effort to reduce community transmission of the Covid-19 pandemic FMC is temporarily closed to the public. Equipment is sanitized and held for 48 hours in between all rental appointments. No-contact equipment pick up or drop off will be arranged with the Technical resident on a case by case basis.
Artist(s) expectations during residency
- Utilize this opportunity for production, post-production or to test work for an exhibition.
- Chosen artist(s) must update FMC’s online community with residency progress once a week.
- Develop and deliver one public program that engages with one of the FMC’s surrounding communities. This could be a workshop, participatory experience, or artist talk.
- Acknowledge the support of FMC when presenting the work that was made while in residence.
- Provide high-quality documentation (images, video or sound) for FMC website, archives, publication and grant applications.
Application Form
Applications are now closed.