Deadline: June 28, 2019.

Now in its 4th year, the New Dimensions Lab brings together diverse African artists to develop stories told through creative technology alongside leading industry mentors.

The Lab takes place over the course of a week at a private retreat where artists engage in discussions and masterclasses, and workshop their creative projects. 5 to 8 applicants will be selected to participate.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be:

1. Citizens or permanent residents of an African country
2. Currently living on the African continent (at least 8 months a year)
3. Accomplished in an artistic field. Any creative discipline is welcome. Past applicants have experience in: documentary and fiction film, theatre, performance & visual arts, fashion, photography, writing, design, creative technology and game development.

Projects ideas must:

1. Be non-fiction stories. We welcome creative interpretation of documentaries and fiction/documentary hybrids.
2. Use immersive technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR) or Augmented Reality (AR). This could include 360 film, interactive worlds, animation, artificial intelligence, projection mapping, hybrid forms, and beyond.

 

BENEFITS

Electric South fully covers travel, accommodation and meals for participants.

 

OFFICIAL LINK

 

Click here to apply