F-O-R-M Mini Commissions 2023

F-O-R-M invites High School Aged Youth (ages 15-18) based in what is colonially known as Canada to apply to the Mini Commissions Program. Up to ten young artists will be awarded $500 towards the creation of their own 1-2 minute short videos that will premiere on F-O-R-M’s Instagram during our 8th Annual Festival in November 2023. From July to August, artists will participate in creative workshops, receive mentorship, and be part of peer-to-peer feedback sessions to support their filmmaking processes. No previous filmmaking experience or knowledge is required, just an interest in pursuing your creative voice! 

The Mini Commissions Program is an opportunity for youth to play and experiment with movement and film. F-O-R-M has seen firsthand the power that young artists have when their creative voices are empowered. We want to bring down the barriers and provide a space where youth can discover their creative outlets in a supportive space. F-O-R-M values process over product—exploration, experimentation, and education are key principles that guide this program. Where do your ideas come from and where will they take you? How can you transform your ideas into a video? What can you learn about yourself in the process of creating art? 

F-O-R-M gives free creative rein to all applicants and will be available to help with any technical or artistic questions that might arise throughout the creation process. Artists will have two months to complete their creations and are expected to meet specific deadlines throughout this period.

You can view the full call here! 

With the goal of reducing the barriers of this application, we are accepting proposals for films in a variety of formats. These options are meant to invite different modes of communication and support your comfort level in order to get to know you and your ideas.

Option 1: Complete the application form digitally with written answers responding to the application questions.

Option 2: Submit a video (up to 10 mins) responding to the application questions. There is no need to submit anything high quality or edited, and you are not obligated to be visible in the vide. Just make sure that we can hear you clearly and that we understand your ideas and intentions. Complete the application form digitally and attach a Youtube or Vimeo link.

Option 3: Participate in a short 15-minute video call, facilitated by one of our team members responding to the application questions. This meeting will be guided as a casual conversation, recorded and shared with the 2023 Artistic Committee. If you are interested in this option, please schedule a time using the link in the form below.

If you have other accessibility needs (such as requiring ASL interpretation for your meeting or need support in submitting the file) please reach out to erin@f-o-r-m.ca.