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A CALL FOR GLOBAL ARTISTS INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
A CALL FOR GLOBAL ARTISTS
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
DEADLINE EXTENSION : 20th NOVEMBER 2024
Theme:
The theme, 'Capture Change,' invites global artists to submit powerful imagery that reflects Climate change, human rights, the fight for freedom, gender equality, resistance against oppression, the struggle against racism, and the pursuit of justice, equality, and peace across borders. This initiative aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, and Goal 13: Climate Action. Through artistic expression, we aim to promote peace, justice, freedom, equality, and sustainable change, while advocating for gender equality, racial justice, and the protection of fundamental rights."
Selection Criteria:
- Relevance to the theme of change and human rights.
- Artistic quality and technical excellence.
- Ability to provoke thought and inspire action.
Important Notes:
- Ensure all submissions are in digital format.
- Photos must be original and previously unpublished.
- Selected photographers will be notified via email and provided with further details regarding the exhibition.
Submission Guidelines:
1.Any style of photography, including fine art, minimalism, abstract, documentary, portrait, landscape, street, conceptual, surreal, black and white, macro, architectural, and experimental, is welcome to be submitted as long as it aligns with the theme.
2. Photographs: Submit up to 3 high-quality photographs that align with the theme. Ensure that images are well-composed, high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi), and convey a strong narrative related to social change, human rights, or peace.
3. Bio: Include a brief biography (up to 200 words) about yourself, detailing your background and artistic perspective.
4. Full Name: Provide your full name as it should appear in any credits or exhibition materials.
5. Please submit your application at www.farnazfarrokhi.art call section. and make sure that you complete the payment if you are applying from the
Submission Fee: $20
To support SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, we offer free submission for artists who are applying from anywhere OUTSIDE OF "
the US, Canada, UK, EU countries (e.g., Germany, France, Italy), Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Russia.
Exhibition Details:
- Exhibition Date: The Exact Date TBA Soon, SEP 2024
- Location: New York City
- Event: The selected photographs will be exhibited during the United Nations Summit of the Future, 2024 at a special photo exhibition and reception in New York City, United Sates.
Organizers: A Collaboration with the UN Civil Society Arts & Culture ImPACT Coalition, “Arts for the Future Festival” & “Our Blood is the Same Color’’ Nonprofit Organization.
For more information and updates, please contact us via email:
Farnazfarrokhi@ourbloodisthesamecolor.org
Photo Submission Policy for the Exhibition:
- Sales Interest:
While no sales will be conducted during the exhibition, participants are encouraged to indicate whether they are potentially interested in selling their work. This information will be kept on file for any future opportunities if buyers express interest after the event. - Ownership & Rights:
By submitting your photos, you retain full ownership and copyright of your work. However, you agree to grant the exhibition organizers a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
- Display your photos at the exhibition.
- Use your photos for promotional purposes related to this and future exhibitions (e.g., social media, brochures, press releases).
- Archive your photos for future exhibitions or marketing, without altering the original image.
- Promotion and Marketing:
By submitting your photos, you grant permission for the organizers to promote your work across various platforms, including digital, print, and in-person events. The promotion will aim to enhance both the visibility of your artwork and the exhibition. You will always receive proper credit. - Future Use:
Your submission also gives the organizers the right to feature your photos in future exhibitions and related events hosted by them. These uses will always include proper attribution but will not involve any financial compensation. - No Sales During Exhibition:
While the exhibition will not facilitate sales, should you express interest in potentially selling your work, the organizers may contact you post-exhibition if any buyers inquire. - Withdrawal of Work:
If, after submission, you wish to withdraw your work from any future promotions or exhibitions, you must notify the organizers in writing. However, any images already used in promotional materials cannot be retracted after publication.
Agreement to Terms:
By submitting your photos, you confirm that you have read and understood the above guidelines and agree to all terms and conditions regarding the use of your work. Submission of your photos constitutes acceptance of these terms.
CALL FOR SHORT FILM SCREEN SUBMISSIONS!!
RIPPLE OF CHANGE, One World, One Fight!
Short Film Call: "Ripples of Change: One World, One Fight"
We are excited to announce a call for submissions for our short film screening event, "Ripples of Change: One World, One Fight"
This theme explores how small acts of courage, regardless of their location, can create global movements for human rights, peace, and justice. We seek films that illustrate how individual actions—whether advocating for peace, freedom, climate justice, political oppression, refugee rights, equity, racism, sexism, or climate change—can inspire people worldwide to unite against human rights violations. This theme aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Promoting peaceful societies, access to justice, and combating human rights abuses.
SDG 5: Gender Equality – Addressing sexism and empowering women and girls.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Tackling racism, inequality, and promoting equity and inclusion.
SDG 13: Climate Action – Advocating for climate justice and urgent action on climate change.
SDG 1: No Poverty and SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Supporting vulnerable populations and addressing systemic inequities.
Through your submissions, we aim to highlight how individual acts of bravery can drive global solidarity and action against human rights violation and achieve to our sustainable development goals.
Submission Details
Deadline: 28th Sep 2024
Submission Guidelines:
- Theme: Your film should focus on how personal acts of bravery and solidarity contribute to larger global efforts for freedom, justice, and peace. Emphasize the ripple effect of individual actions and their global impact.
- Film Length: Short films should be between 5 minutes up to Maximum 20 minutes (longer films up to 40 minutes might be considered upon request and the decision of the committee members)
- Format: Submit your film in MP4, MOV format. Ensure that the video and audio quality are clear and suitable for screening.
- Language: Films in languages other than English should include English subtitles.
- Original Work: Films must be original and created by the submitting filmmaker(s). Ensure that you have the rights to all content used in your film.
Submission Process:
- Fill Out the Submission Form: Complete the online submission form here :https://farnazfarrokhi.art/short-film with details about your film, including title, synopsis, director, and contact information.
- Upload Your Film: Upload your film via Vimeo or Google Drive and provide a shareable link in the submission form. Ensure that the link is accessible and does not require additional permissions.
- Submit Materials: Along with your film, submit a brief director’s statement (up to 300 words) explaining how your film aligns with the theme and the impact you hope to achieve.
Where to Send:
- Email Submissions: Please submit your application here : https://farnazfarrokhi.art/short-film
- Event Details:
Screening Location: TBA after RSVP New York City, NY
Screening Date: TBA (SEP24TH)
Special Feature: Selected films will be showcased at our screening event in NYC. Winners will have the opportunity to speak briefly (VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON) about their film and its message during the event.
Selection Criteria:
- Relevance to Theme: How well the film addresses the theme of global ripples of change and the impact of individual actions on global human rights issues
- Creativity and Innovation: The originality and creativity in storytelling and presentation.
- Authenticity and Impact: The accuracy and empathy in depicting human rights issues and the potential to inspire viewers.
Contact Information:
For any questions or additional information, please contact us at FARNAZFARROKHI@ourbloodisthesamecolor.org
We look forward to seeing how your film captures the essence of how small acts of courage and can create waves of change across the globe. Submit your film today and be part of a powerful conversation about the impact of individual actions on global justice and unity.
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فراخوان فیلم کوتاه: " موج تغییر, یک جهان، یک مبارزه
این موضوع به بررسی این میپردازد که چگونه اقدامات کوچک شجاعتآمیز، فارغ از مکانشان، میتوانند جنبشهای جهانی برای حقوق بشر، صلح و عدالت را ایجاد کنند. ما به دنبال فیلمهایی هستیم که نشان دهند چگونه اقدامات فردی — از حمایت از صلح، آزادی، عدالت اقلیمی، مقابله با سرکوب سیاسی، حقوق پناهجویان، برابری، نژادپرستی، تبعیض جنسیتی یا تغییرات اقلیمی — میتوانند مردم سراسر جهان را به متحد شدن علیه نقض حقوق بشر الهام بخشند. این موضوع با چندین هدف توسعه پایدار سازمان ملل متحد (SDGs) همسو است، از جمله:
SDG 16: صلح، عدالت و نهادهای قوی - ترویج جوامع صلحآمیز، دسترسی به عدالت و مبارزه با نقض حقوق بشر.
SDG 5: برابری جنسیتی - مقابله با تبعیض جنسیتی و توانمندسازی زنان و دختران.
SDG 10: کاهش نابرابریها - مقابله با نژادپرستی، نابرابری و ترویج برابری و شمول.
SDG 13: اقدام اقلیمی - حمایت از عدالت اقلیمی و اقدام فوری در برابر تغییرات اقلیمی.
SDG 1: پایان فقر و
SDG 2: پایان گرسنگی - حمایت از جمعیتهای آسیبپذیر و مقابله با نابرابریهای ساختاری.
از طریق ارسال آثار شما، هدف ما برجسته کردن این است که چگونه اقدامات شجاعانه فردی میتواند همبستگی جهانی را تقویت کرده و به مقابله با نقض حقوق بشر و دستیابی به اهداف توسعه پایدار کمک کند.
جزئیات ارسال آثار:
مهلت ارسال: 28 سپتامبر ۲۰۲۴
راهنمای ارسال:
موضوع: فیلم شما باید بر این تمرکز کند که چگونه اقدامات شجاعانه فردی و همبستگی به تلاشهای جهانی برای آزادی، عدالت و صلح کمک میکند. تأکید بر اثرات موجی اقدامات فردی و تأثیر جهانی آنها باشد.
مدت زمان فیلم: فیلمهای کوتاه باید بین ۵ تا حداکثر ۲۰ دقیقه باشند (فیلمهای بلندتر تا ۴۰ دقیقه ممکن است بر اساس درخواست و تصمیم اعضای کمیته بررسی شوند).
فرمت: فیلم خود را با فرمت MP4 یا MOV ارسال کنید. اطمینان حاصل کنید که کیفیت صدا و تصویر واضح و مناسب برای نمایش باشد.
زبان: فیلمهایی که به زبانی غیر از انگلیسی هستند، باید دارای زیرنویس انگلیسی باشند.
اثر اصلی: فیلمها باید اثر اصلی و ساخته شده توسط فیلمساز (های) ارسال کننده باشد. اطمینان حاصل کنید که حقوق تمامی محتوای استفاده شده در فیلم را دارید.
فرایند ارسال:
۱. فرم ارسال را تکمیل کنید: فرم آنلاین را با جزئیات فیلم خود، از جمله عنوان، خلاصه، کارگردان و اطلاعات تماس تکمیل کنید.
۲. فیلم خود را آپلود کنید: فیلم خود را از طریق [پلتفرم ترجیحی، مثل Vimeo، Google Drive] آپلود کرده و لینک اشتراکی را در فرم ارسال قرار دهید. اطمینان حاصل کنید که لینک دسترسی داشته و نیازی به مجوزهای اضافی ندارد.
۳. به همراه فیلم خود، یک بیانیه کوتاه از کارگردان (تا ۳۰۰ کلمه) ارسال کنید که توضیح دهد چگونه فیلم شما با موضوع هماهنگ است و چه تاثیری امیدوارید به دست آورید.
محل و زمان برگزاری رویداد:
محل نمایش فیلم: بعد از RSVP در نیویورک سیتی اعلام خواهد شد.
تاریخ نمایش: (۲۵ سپتامبر TBA)
ویژگی ویژه: فیلمهای منتخب در رویداد نمایش ما در نیویورک سیتی به نمایش گذاشته میشوند. برندگان فرصت خواهند داشت به صورت حضوری یا مجازی درباره فیلم و پیام آن صحبت کنند.
معیارهای انتخاب:
- ارتباط با موضوع: میزان تطابق فیلم با موضوع "ریپل تغییر" و تأثیر اقدامات فردی بر مسائل جهانی حقوق بشر.
- خلاقیت و نوآوری: اصالت و خلاقیت در داستانپردازی و ارائه.
- اصالت و تأثیر: دقت و همدلی در نمایش مسائل حقوق بشر و پتانسیل الهامبخشیدن به بینندگان.
اطلاعات تماس:
برای هرگونه سوال یا اطلاعات اضافی، لطفاً با ما تماس بگیرید:
farnazfarrokhi@ourbloodisthesamecolor.org
ما منتظر دیدن این هستیم که چگونه فیلم شما جوهره این موضوع را که چگونه اقدامات کوچک شجاعتآمیز میتوانند امواجی از تغییر در سراسر جهان ایجاد کنند، به تصویر میکشد. فیلم خود را امروز ارسال کنید و بخشی از گفتگوی مهم درباره تأثیر اقدامات فردی بر عدالت و همبستگی جهانی باشید.