Posted by: citizensofculture

Jan-Dec 2011
Deadline: 30 September

Festivals in Transition (FIT) announces an open call for participants: FESTIVAL LAB Theory and practice for the next generation of European Festival Directors and Producers. This is a call for the new superheroes for the performing arts world, the next revolutionary generation.

FESTIVAL LAB is a fantastic opportunity for the next generation of festival directors and producers from across Europe to explore and showcase their ideas at pioneering festivals whilst receiving inspirational and hands on support from experienced practitioners. With its unique mix of academy, workshops, residency and a contemporary artistic programme, FESTIVAL LAB creates a European platform for the brave and the bold to experiment, reflect and learn. Each aspect is designed, developed and realised by the FIT Festival Directors as part of the programme of the hosting festivals.

FESTIVAL LAB is a project in three steps for one year:
o Following a European-wide call, 20 participants will be chosen to take part in the project.
o All selected participants will attend the five day academy combining theoretical and
practical work.
o The participants will attend a minimum of five three day workshops at the eight
participating FIT festivals.
o Following the academy, on the basis of their programme proposals, five selected participants will be offered a residency (up to 6 months) at one of the five coordinating FIT Festivals, where they will further develop and realise their project. This project will then be presented as part of the hosting international festival.

For the Academy and Workshops international travel and accommodation of the 20 selected participants will be covered, but not daily living costs. For the Residencies international travel, accommodation and basic living costs will be covered.

To answer the call, you must:
o Be over 22 years old and a resident of a European country
o Have realised professionally and independently one or more projects within the performing arts field
o Be fluent in English – written and spoken
o Be prepared and available to attend all the elements of FESTIVAL LAB

You must have basic skills in the following four areas: conceptual development of a project; liaising with artists; project management; and managing a budget. We are also looking for a commitment to working internationally.

Registration opens from 19th July to 30 September.

Find here the full call as well as the online registrtation form (from 19th July on): www.theatre-fit.org


Source: http://www.on-the-move.org

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