Nonprofit Arts Organization DecadesOut Announces Online Call for Entries For Third International Science of Horror Film Festival
DecadesOut, a New York-based nonprofit arts organization dedicated to raising public awareness of the impact and social relevancy that science has on the arts, culture and human expression, announces the online call for entries opens on October 26, 2013 for the Third International Science of Horror Film Festival in New York City.
The International Science of Horror Film Festival highlights the horror, science and science fiction film making process. Eligible films can be narratives, documentaries, features or shorts of any budget, and must have a connection with science or horror in terms of inspiration, theme, plot or character.
Entries must be submitted through the International Science of Horror Film Festival website (https://scienceofhorror.decadesout.org). The online entry system opens on October 26, 2013, deadline for entry is February 21, 2014. All submissions will be reviewed by an expert panel, with winners chosen in five categories — Excellence in Science, Excellence in Horror, Best Student Film, Audience Favorite and Best of Fest-The Science of Horror Award — will be announced March 2014.
Winning films will be shown at the annual Third International Science of Horror Film Festival and party, taking place in New York City in spring of 2014.
Along with the public screening, winners will receive film-related prizes valued up to $500 and special video commentary from a panel including an icon of horror and/or science. All entries will have an extended online presence on the OverAirTV website in a special section dedicated to the festival, receive a filmmaker profile, and get an HD capable online presence on the festival website.
Entry fee is $25 per film, $15 for eligible students. All entry requirements and award details are available at https://decadesout.org/component/content/article/57-the-science-of-horror-film-festival/100-science-of-horror-submission-guidelines, questions can be emailed to festival@decadesout.org.
“The festival will examine how science naturally informs and enriches the science, science fiction and horror genres, and promotes free thought and dialogue between science and society,” said Frank Kuzler, executive director, DecadesOut, based in Lower Manhattan. “It’s another example of how we are developing theatre and film projects based on socially relevant topics of a humanitarian and scientific nature.”
This year’s festival takes place under the banner of DecadesOut’s year-long exploration of the systems of humanity dubbed the Systems Festival, which will include film screenings, art exhibitions and live performances. Also happening will be panels of scientists and artists discussing important issues of the day. See the DecadesOut website (www.decadesout.org) for more information.
About DecadesOut:
DecadesOut, a nonprofit organization based in Lower Manhattan, takes its name from the inspiring words of President John F. Kennedy, who in 1961 said “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal before this decade is out of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth.” The organization creates and promotes works that raise public awareness of the impact and social relevancy that science has on the arts, culture and human expression. The group develops and produces works of fiction and nonfiction in film, theatre, visual arts and multimedia that look to transform the discourse between science and society through an artistic platform, and helps artists inspired by science to share their perceptions and explore socially relevant issues that speak to our existence.
The organization was founded in 2009 by Frank Kuzler, executive director, and board members include Jan Rozenveld, managing director at the Ace Hotel, Sue Torres, owner and executive chef at Sueños restaurant in Chelsea, and Jennifer Larkin, director of awards programming for the Art Directors Club.
