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3/7/2001

VideoArt Festival

Diverse Sedi, Locarno

Competition Rules

1. The Competition is open to any work that falls under the heading "Video Art" where artistic research and creativity overshadow both the technical means employed and the reference category chosen by the artist. Candidates may indicate on their entry form if they are submitting a first or second work, thus becoming eligible to compete as well in the "New talent" category.

2. Entries must have been produced between 2000 and 2001 and either be presented for the first time in general or not yet have been awarded a Prize at another international event. Only one work per candidate shall be accepted.

3. Tapes must be U-Matic LB (PAL, SECAM or NTSC), tape DV, CD-Rom; other formats are unacceptable. VHS works will be considered for selection purposes only. Entries should be accompanied by the following documents, written in French, English or Italian:

entry form in handwritten capitals or typed;
a declaration of the candidate's intentions with respect to the work submitted;
a curriculum vitae and list of artistic accomplishments;
a synopsis, data sheet and list of credits for the work submitted;
excepts from any eventual critical appraisals;
B&W or color photographs of the work for publication in the Festival catalogue and on the Web Site.

4. Works are to be sent by mail to:
VideoArt Festival Locarno-Lago Maggiore
c/o AIVAC Italia
Piazza San Vittore 3
I - 28822 Cannobio VB - Italia
bearing the inscription No Commercial Value for customs.

Deadline for applications: july 15th 2001

5. The Festival Commission will handle the official selection of works admitted to the Competition and to the exhibition of works ineligible to compete.
6. The Festival management will publicize the award-winning entry with respect to other international events under the auspices of the "Spécial VideoArt Festival Locarno-Lago Maggiore" program.
7. Unless receiving a request to the contrary, the videos sent will be incorporated into to the Festival Video Library, which has been available for research since 1980. The videotapes will be returned only upon request and receipt of US$ 20 covering administrative and postal charges.
8. Artists whose work passes selection shall be personally notified of the results of the official selection and invited to submit a Betacam copy for the transmission of the Competition via Satellite/TV.
9. The Competition Prize comes to CHF 10'000, to be awarded to one work or divided among at the most three works. The Prize is to be awarded by an international jury. Works participating in the Competition are also eligible for other Festival Prizes.
10. The completed entry form represents the candidate's consent to the above rules and regulations. Selection Commission and Jury decisions are not subject to appeal.

The Multimedia Prizes are awarded by the AIVAC Jury.

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