Open Call for Film directors, Editors, Makers – “Music and Motion Picture”

OPEN CALL FOR FILM DIRECTORS, EDITORS, MAKERS
MUSIC AND MOTION PICTURE

During the project week of 26th to 30th of October, the World Music department of Codarts University for the Arts in Rotterdam will be assigning students to compose music for motion pictures, under the guidance of multi-awarded film composer and clarinetist Alex Simu.

Film directors, editors, and makers are invited to submit one to maximum three original film fragments, with a length of 3 to 5 min. The selected submissions will be assigned to nearly 100 amazing music students, organised in 14 ensembles, who will compose and record original music.
The applicants will have the chance to give feedback, discuss the results with the students, evaluate the music created in line with the artistic vision, or indicate elements that need to be developed.

Deadline for submissions: 25th October 2020

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
The film fragments can be at any stage of production (not necessarily colour graded or picture lock, earlier stages are also welcome).
Documents accompanying the film fragment:

  • Specifications or desires regarding the music. Max. 200 words.
  • Description of the fragment, relation with the entire film. Max. 400 words.

The results will be viewed together with all the participants in a closed-circuit Webinar on Thursday 29th of October.

For more details, questions and how to upload the video fragments please send an email to: MusicMotionPicture@codarts.nl