Callout: "Testing the Waters" Video Screening at the Her-icane 2007 festival

Testing the Waters – Submission Call Deadline : Friday,, January 12,, 2007

Her-icane GoDiva, in collaboration with Paved Arts, is calling for
single-channel video and film productions with a feminist perspective.

Testing the Waters is the first in what we hope will be an annual screening
series of feminist film and video as part of the Her-icane GoDiva, the
Annual Festival of Women's Art in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

The history of feminism is often delineated in terms of "waves". From the
Suffragettes to Gloria Steinem to Naomi Wolfe, these three political waves
have often been characterized by a single catch-phrase (Ban the Bra), a
sensational act or a charismatic leader in popular culture. So where is the
next wave? Are we witnessing a feminist low tide?

Testing the Waters is seeking film and video productions that reflect
current trends and concerns of contemporary feminism or examine the history
of this movement.

Application Process & Categories

Applicants should apply to one of two categories: Established or Emerging.

An established artist is one who:
-has completed at least two pieces of artistic work
-has had work selected for public exhibition by jury or professional
selection
-is recognized as such by her peers.

An emerging artist is one who:
-has completed basic training, which could be informal or an apprenticeship;
-has completed at least one artistic work.

Work will be considered in both categories.
* All lengths and genres of work will be considered.
* Please submit preview copies only in NTSC VHS or DVD formats. Do not
send master copies.
* Include a SASE if you want your copy returned.
* Include a CV, bio and brief description of the work submitted.
* Deadline for submission of materials: Friday, January 12, 2007.
* Payment options: credit card, money order or cheque.

Address your submission by Friday, January 12, 2007 to:

Her-icane GoDiva, The Annual Festival of Women's Art Film and Video
25 th Street Theatre Centre
#400 - 245 3 rd Avenue South
Saskatoon , SK S7J 2W3

If you prefer to send in your application via the web, please go to
www.hericaneartsfestival.org. Materials must still be received by our office
at the above listed address on or before the deadline date of Friday,
January 12, 2007 . If you apply on-line, please call the office
(306-664-2239) within 24 hours of submission with your credit card
information.

Any submission that has not been completed by the deadline (including
application form, materials, and registration fee) will be placed on a
waiting list.

The names of all selected participants will be posted on our Web site once
the selection process has been completed. Applicants will be notified of
their status by e-mail or fax.