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Call for works
Mobile Exposure
An international exhibition of Mobile Video
Presented by Microcinema International
Curated by Patrick Lichty
Deadline: Nov. 31, 2004
Project launch: February 2005

Even though the use of mobile phones for still photography is
Gaining more widespread acceptance, more and more cell phones, PDA's and
handheld devices are being equipped with video capabilities. What then,
are the potentials of the handheld device as a cinematic tool for
expression & activism

To paraphrase Antin, what are the distinctive qualities of cell Phone
video, and how do the stories and images from this technological set
differ from its predecessors? Does the intimacy and mobility of the
video-enabled cell phone create a change in perspective? Does it
represent a culture of universal surveillance where there is a universal
intimacy but a complete lack of private space? How does the mobile
perspective shift our perception in the way the mediated image of the
cellular/network individual is represented? Does its low-resolution
somehow challenge the aesthetics, 'truthfulness', or technofetishism of
the increasingly filmic nature of video? These are some of the
questions that Mobile Exposure hopes to address.

CALL FOR WORKS

The Mobile Exposure handheld video program is an exploration of the
potentials of mobile motion imaging. Practitioners are invited to
submit all lengths of work, although the focus will be on short works
(less than 15 minutes in length).

CALL FOR ESSAYS/CRITICAL WORKS
Along with the video program Microcinema invites scholars, writers, and
curators for their comments upon the role mobile cinematography will
have in the ongoing evolution of video, as well as the cultural effects
that the handheld perspective might shift mediated culture from a
critical perspective. Over 1000 words preferred; images are also
encouraged, and text format in plain text, Rich Text Format, MS Word, or
Word Perfect 9 or less, MLA format. Essays will be considered for
inclusion in the exhibition catalogue as well as consideration for
publication in Intelligent Agent Magazine.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
A brief description of the work(s) of up to 150 words and a short
biography of up to 50 words maximum is also requested. Please submit
work in DV, VHS, Quicktime, AVI, MPG or other native format (if
available). Please keep in mind that it is our intent to try to show
these works in theatrical and mobile settings, with the theatrical
setting being the taking priority. We will try to handle all format
conversion, but any assistance on the part of the artist (multiple
formats) is helpful.

Still .jpeg or .gif (PC formatted) should be included on a CD.

Please mail all submissions to:
Mobile Exposure
c/o Microcinema International
1530 Sul Ross 1
Houston, TX 77006
Please address all inquiries to:
Patrick Lichty
voyd@voyd.com

TERMS
Upon acceptance, practitioners will be contacted by Microcinema
International regarding the exposure of works through exhibition, online
media, screenings, promotional materials, and on print media
(prints/catalogues) for gallery showings.

Selected works will be considered for inclusion on a DVD for
distribution through Microcinema International's Blackchair DVD
Collection, and may be featured on the Microcinema.com website.

About Patrick Lichty
Lichty is an artist, scholar, and curator in New Media and
technological arts, and is noted for his expertise in arts using mobile
technologies. He is Editor-in-Chief of Intelligent Agent Magazine.

About Microcinema International
Microcinema's mission is to curate, exhibit, promote, and distribute
innovative international moving image artists whose deeply personal and
culturally relevant works are typically marginalized by the mainstream
entertainment industry.

Microcinema's Independent Exposure is a touring screening program of
independent films, videos, and digital art that has been in existence
since 1996. Independent Exposure is screened worldwide at various
microcinemas and alternative venues and festivals around the world.
Microcinema has presented the short film, video and digital works of
over 1200 artists in 43 countries plus Palestine and Antarctica.