Smoke Signals Filmmaker brief
Smoke Signals Filmmaker brief Overview FutureEverything is looking for a filmmaker, or filmmakers, to produce a film documenting Smoke Signals an artwork commissioned by FutureEverything as part of the ArtsAPI project. The successful applicant will have extensive experience in producing beautiful films which capture and document artworks. Applicants with experience in producing films for high profile and respected art and design projects, as well as artists are strongly encouraged. ArtsAPI ArtsAPI is a major collaborative R&D project led by FutureEverything , the University of Dundee and Swirrl . The project will develop a new web application for arts organisations designed to show the value and impact generated through their networks. It will aggregate, analyse and present their data, helping the arts sector to create new and refined business models and propositions. The Artwork: Smoke Signals ArtsAPI have commissioned an artwork which will explore the themes of networks, relationships, intermediaries and their impact, in the context of arts organisations. The artwork will be exhibited at FutureEverything 2016 and it will also be filmed. The film will be hosted online. The artwork is called Smoke Signals. The artists are Ed Carter and David Cranmer. Concept Digital interactions are essentially the smoke signals of our day. They are accessible, intangible, long-distance communication tools. Furthermore, the nature of each means the original message may be under constant transformation from the point of transmission. Smoke Signals will demonstrate the intangible role of communication and interaction within creative networks. All too often, data-inspired artworks simply reinterpret the content within its native state. By keeping the data locked in the screen format, audiences may only see the work as a data representation, without really engaging with the content itself - and therefore overlooking the real-world human narrative that underpins any digital content. The aim for this project is to take the data outside the confines of the screen, to reflect the fact that the data is simply a method of storing records about the human interactions happening around us. Online communication is a collaborative exercise - information is shared, altered and redirected, with the shape of the content in constant flux. As such, the piece will use smoke rings and sound to create a physical representation of this activity, presented in a manner that spatially demonstrates the distribution of the contributors. The rings will be produced using a technique whereby sub-sonic frequencies push smoke through a circular column, creating the poloidal flow pattern of the ring. The frequencies will be part of a broader evolving sound piece, with frequencies controlled by the communication activities of the ArtsAPI contributors. A single central speaker will affect the smoke rings (or the ‘message’), each relating to the activities of the contributing partners. As such, turbulence affecting the smoke rings represents online interactions with the original message, resulting in a constantly evolving visual and sonic experience. Technical details Smoke Signals will utilise 18” speaker cones creating 6” smoke rings, with rings travelling between 2 and 4 metres, depending on conditions. Keeping the hardware at ground level, Smoke Signals will create a sculptural form with the smoke rings. The piece consists of 12 smoke-ring cannons, and a 13th central cannon, which will interrupt the airflow in response to the data, and disturb the smoke rings’ activity. The Brief We are looking for an experienced filmmaker who can produce a highly polished and engaging film of the artwork, Smoke Signals. The filmmaker will work closely with the artists to ensure they create a film which documents their artwork in a way the artists envisioned. Deliverables ● A highly polished 2 - 3 minute film of Smoke Signals. Filming will take place over 1 day with a phone meeting held in advance to confirm requirements. ● A second, 3 minute documentary edit featuring interviews with the artists, intercut with polished footage of the final artwork as well as behind the scenes/’making of’ footage. Timeline 21st April 5th May 7th May 10th May Brief advertised Deadline for all applications Successful filmmaker chosen Phone meeting with artists and project manager to discuss the requirements further The filming will take place in Newcastle in May (likely to be either the 15th or 20th May 2015) please let us know of any dates you are unable to do. The film will need to launch before 8th June. Budget The total budget is £1,050 including any VAT. The budget needs to include all costs associated with this opportunity including travel and accommodation and all equipment and time. To Apply Please send a short written statement (no longer than 500 words) on how you would approach the brief, along with a relevant portfolio/showreel, to [email protected]. About ArtsAPI ArtsAPI is a year-long project by FutureEverything (lead arts organisation), University of Dunde e (academic partner) and Swirrl (technology partner), made possible through the Digital R&D Fund for the Arts. Digital R&D Fund for the Arts: The Digital R&D Fund for the Arts is a £7 million fund from Arts Council England , the Arts and Humanities Research Council and Nesta to support collaboration between arts projects, technology providers and researchers to explore the potential of increasing audience engagement or find new business models.
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