info [at] rtcollective [dot] ca

Call for Submissions

Background image: Touched by a Soucouyant (2015) Natalie Wood

ScreenMoves: 2025
presented as part of The Rhubarb Festival

RT Collective in partnership with the Rhubarb Festival are pleased to announce Screen:Moves, a program of short dance videos at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in February 2025. The project is presented with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Toronto Arts Council, and the Ontario Arts Council through the Government of Ontario.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

  • The program supports artists based in Canada.
  • Collaborative teams must have at least one artist based in Canada.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

  • This program accepts proposals for new works that have not been presented publicly and/or shown online.
  • Works in progress may be considered, provided they are not completed prior to the submission deadline.
  • The program supports single channel video works that can be presented as part of a screening program.
  • Proposals for installation works, AR/VR, and/or live performances will not be accepted.
  • Completed works should be 5 minutes or less.
  • The program supports works created with all forms of video (rather than works shot on film) including those created with smart phones or tablets.
  • Projects should address the medium of dance and/or the moving body in some way.
  • Formats can include (but are not limited to): experimental, narrative, comedic, documentary, and animated.
  • Artists take full responsibility for ensuring that they have clearance for any images, sound, or other material contained in their works.
  • Submissions/questions and should be sent to: info@rtcollective.ca

PRESENTATION DETAILS:

  • Completed works will receive a screening fee of $500.
  • Artists retain control of their works following the presentation and can distribute or screen them elsewhere.