Call for Submissions: PostApoc Soundtrack
Former Broken Pencil zine editor, poet, musician and author of Treat Me Like Dirt Liz Worth has a new book on the horizon. Titled PostApoc, Worth’s first novel tells the story of “a girl who believes she’s responsible for the end of the world,” according to a blog description. A crucial character trait is that the girl is a music fan who was previously immersed in a death-worshipping underground music scene. Keeping this in mind, Worth is soliciting submissions for a soundtrack to accompany the book – from musicians and experimental spoken word artists.
Since the story is “poetic and hallucinatory” but still accessible, it’s a good idea to keep the book’s thematic ideas in mind if you plan to submit. While Worth says she doesn’t want to narrow the entries too much, genre-wise, there are some guidelines, which are suitably evil and awesome, so I’m just going to post a few here verbatim:
-Suicide, the apocalypse, witchcraft, dreams, and drugs are all major themes throughout. If you are influenced by any of the above, please get in touch.
– Occult-oriented bands are especially encouraged to submit.
– Given that this is a weird book, I’m looking for weird bands. I don’t want to start naming genres or get too specific because I want to keep it open and hear what you’ve got. I can tell you what I don’t want, though: pop, or anything upbeat. Keep it sad and strange.
Complete guidelines are here.
If you’re looking for an ideal outlet for your sad, weird, beautifully fucked-up songwriting, this might be your deal. The soundtrack will be released on limited-edition cassette and sold at PostApoc’s launch along with the book, and it will become available in other formats at a later date. Go to Worth’s blog to read more and see if you can contribute to this project. Submissions are due June 1.
Call for Films: Toronto After Dark Film Festival
The Toronto-based genre film fest is looking for your film submissions. They cover horror, sci-fi, fantasy, animation, crime, action, suspense, thriller, documentary, music videos and cult/bizarre films, both in short form and feature-length. This is a great and supportive festival, whether you’re a newbie filmmaker or a seasoned director. Go here for complete guidelines. The early deadline is TOMORROW (but don’t worry, you also have later deadlines – May 10, and the final deadline is June 7.) We love horror, hooray!
Call for Plays: Write From the Hip
Write From The Hip is a year-long script development program designed to support new writers through mentorship, one-on-one dramaturgy, developmental workshops and readings, all working towards the completion of a full length play. We are looking for women playwrights who are emerging in their careers. There is no age limit, though you are only eligible if you have never received a professional production. You may apply with a script at any stage in development. Application deadline is May 3. Go here for more info.
Call for Residents: The Button Factory Waterloo
The Waterloo Community Art Centre in the Button Factory (Waterloo, Ontario) invites recent printmaking graduates and senior students (final year) to apply for the position of Junior Artist in Residence. The position’s tenure is from June 2013 to March 2014 with a stipend of $4000.00. As Artist in Residence, the candidate will be expected to spend up to 10 hours per week (times negotiable) working on their own prints, culminating in an exhibition in February 2014. Junior Artist in Residence must also be available to discuss printmaking with the public and to work collaboratively with the Senior Artist in Residence and instruct a course/workshop and a public lecture. Deadline for applications: May 15.