sweetpea
01-22-2004, 09:39 PM
I think this is wonderful, please share!
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Info from November Coalition - http://www.november.org
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Sponsored by Students for Sensible Drug Policy
May Day
8pm
Location: at buddY [1542 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Il - need not be present to win]
The aim of this competition is to challenge artists and activists to
reconfigure current Drug War messaging. From the good intentions of drug
abuse prevention to the heavy-handed oppression of minorities, the war on
drugs has devastated communities worldwide. But no situation is more extreme
than the United States, which has the highest prison population rate in the
world and more than half of those incarcerated in the United States are
there for drug offenses. Opportunities for education and self-improvement
are the greatest deterrent to drug abuse, for those battling addiction,
rehabilitation, not prison, is the answer to recovery.
Television commercials and educational videos are the strongest tools of the
War on Drugs. Long time coming is the cultural response from the D.A.R.E.
Generation, who has been bombarded with messages like "drugs equal
terrorism," and "this is your brain on drugs, any questions?" all the while
being used as the primary excuse to justify racist public policies.
The Drug War Remix Competition will culminate into one evening of
discussions, projections and prize giveaways. This will be an opportunity
for organizations to network and explore new creative projects while the
Version Festival will be showcasing remixed work the week before and after
the competition.
Video remixing has emerged as today's most intriguing new art form. Remix
artists "recontextualize," everything from the news to Poke-mon as young
minds across the world push the limits of digital availability, with often
hilarious results. Consistent themes in video remixing are politics, mass
media and technology.
Prize give-aways and screenings of the best submissions will be held at
buddY on May Day (5-1-04) in conjunction with the Version Festival. buddY is
located at 1542 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Il.
This competition is accepting submissions from around the world and in any
language, attendance is not required. The guidelines are:
* Running time: between 5 seconds and 10 minutes
* Format: NTSC VHS, NTSC Mini DV, 16mm or 35mm film. Sound only
submissions will also be accepted on CD or Cassette tape
* Content: contains a minimum of 5 seconds of non-original Drug War
messaging, original footage can be included as long as other guidelines are
met
* Deadline: All submissions must be received by April 15, 2004
* There is no submission fee
* Please send entries to Caton Volk at 1542 N. Milwaukee Ave. 2nd
floor Chicago, Il 6022
If your having trouble finding content, visit your library's anti-drug video
section. If that isn't enough call Caton at 312-437-1512 and we'll have a
tape sent to you.
For more information on Version festival and the Drug War Remix Competition
you can visit versionfest.org, ssdp.org or e-mail catonvolk@hotmail.com
-------
Info from November Coalition - http://www.november.org
-------
Sponsored by Students for Sensible Drug Policy
May Day
8pm
Location: at buddY [1542 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Il - need not be present to win]
The aim of this competition is to challenge artists and activists to
reconfigure current Drug War messaging. From the good intentions of drug
abuse prevention to the heavy-handed oppression of minorities, the war on
drugs has devastated communities worldwide. But no situation is more extreme
than the United States, which has the highest prison population rate in the
world and more than half of those incarcerated in the United States are
there for drug offenses. Opportunities for education and self-improvement
are the greatest deterrent to drug abuse, for those battling addiction,
rehabilitation, not prison, is the answer to recovery.
Television commercials and educational videos are the strongest tools of the
War on Drugs. Long time coming is the cultural response from the D.A.R.E.
Generation, who has been bombarded with messages like "drugs equal
terrorism," and "this is your brain on drugs, any questions?" all the while
being used as the primary excuse to justify racist public policies.
The Drug War Remix Competition will culminate into one evening of
discussions, projections and prize giveaways. This will be an opportunity
for organizations to network and explore new creative projects while the
Version Festival will be showcasing remixed work the week before and after
the competition.
Video remixing has emerged as today's most intriguing new art form. Remix
artists "recontextualize," everything from the news to Poke-mon as young
minds across the world push the limits of digital availability, with often
hilarious results. Consistent themes in video remixing are politics, mass
media and technology.
Prize give-aways and screenings of the best submissions will be held at
buddY on May Day (5-1-04) in conjunction with the Version Festival. buddY is
located at 1542 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Il.
This competition is accepting submissions from around the world and in any
language, attendance is not required. The guidelines are:
* Running time: between 5 seconds and 10 minutes
* Format: NTSC VHS, NTSC Mini DV, 16mm or 35mm film. Sound only
submissions will also be accepted on CD or Cassette tape
* Content: contains a minimum of 5 seconds of non-original Drug War
messaging, original footage can be included as long as other guidelines are
met
* Deadline: All submissions must be received by April 15, 2004
* There is no submission fee
* Please send entries to Caton Volk at 1542 N. Milwaukee Ave. 2nd
floor Chicago, Il 6022
If your having trouble finding content, visit your library's anti-drug video
section. If that isn't enough call Caton at 312-437-1512 and we'll have a
tape sent to you.
For more information on Version festival and the Drug War Remix Competition
you can visit versionfest.org, ssdp.org or e-mail catonvolk@hotmail.com