The Dance is Activism Film Festival 2021 is a new virtual platform for creative movement artists & directors to use their voice for the power of activism and change in the world.  

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Selected Artists Will Receive: 

 - An adjudicated process which will include mentorship, collaboration,

and artistic support

- Virtual discussions with a selected panel of guest artists and activists

- Optional 30-60 minute one-on-one mentoring session between artists

and selected guests

- Virtually submitted feedback from the audience 

- Personalized promotion for event & feature on Diversity of Dance social media platforms

- Resource list to further guide artists in their activism and filmmaking 

- Discounted rehearsal space at Bridge for Dance & The Producers Club during the creation process 

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When applying, artists can submit with their own concepts or select from one of the given prompts: 

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Equal Rights for Women

Diversity, Equity & Fighting Racism

Black Lives Matter 

LGBTQIA+ Rights 

Education 

Domestic Abuse

Mental Health 

Disability Awareness

Health Care & Social-Economic Disparities

Homelessness

World Hunger

Voter Suppression 

Social Justice in Politics & Government

Environmentalism & Sustainability

Surviving as an artist during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic/Saving small businesses  

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- Dance is Activism Film Festival 2021 Application & Event Calendar -

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Application Open | Sunday, December 13

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Application Closes | Friday, January 15 - Midnight EST

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Selected Artists Announcement | Saturday, January 16 

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Artist Welcome Meeting | Monday, January 18 - 7:30PM EST

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Dance is Activism Coming Together Discussion #1 | Sunday, January 24 - 7:00PM EST

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Dance is Activism Artist Talk w/ Earl Mosley | Sunday, January 31

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Dance is Activism Coming Together Discussion #2 | Sunday, February 7 -- 7:00PM EST

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Virtual Red Carpet Event | Saturday, February 20 - 7:00 PM EST

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Virtual Film Festival Inaugural Screening & Artist Talkback | Sunday, February 21 - 7:30PM EST 

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