Nominations for 2012 Margaret Tait Award and Applications for 2012 Margaret Tait Residency now open
A unique and underrated filmmaker, nobody like her. Born of the Italian neo-realists, formed of her own Scottish pragmatism, optimism, generosity and experimental spirit, and a clear forerunner of the English experimental directors of the late 20th century. A clear example of, and pioneer of, the poetic tradition, the experimental tradition, the democratic tradition, in the best of risk-taking Scottish cinema.
Ali Smith, from
Margaret Tait Award
Glasgow Film Festival are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the third year of the Margaret Tait Award, supported by Creative Scotland and LUX. This award will recognise artists who are experimental, innovative and who work within film and moving image. The aim of the award is to support artists and provide a high profile platform from which to exhibit their work and engage with a wider audience.
The recipient of the award will be given a £10,000 prize and the opportunity to present their new commission at the Glasgow Film Festival in 2013. The award is inspired by the wealth of talent emerging from Scotland within this field and hopes to raise the profile of the many galleries, curators and arts organisations who support this area of work. It allows Glasgow Film Festival to have a lasting and meaningful impact on the careers of new filmmaking talent, to support new commissions and forge new partnerships across the sector.
Nominations are now sought from the sector. The deadline is 30 March 2012.
Selection process:
Nominations are sought for artists who have developed a significant body of work over the past 3–10 years and are at the cusp of a major impact on the sector
The award is for Scottish artists or artists based in Scotland
There is no age restriction
We regret that we cannot accept applications from students
How to nominate:
Please send 200 words on the artist's career to date, their impact on the sector and why you believe they should be nominated. Be sure to include a link/url to artists website or online example of work and contact details for the artist if possible.
Deadline:
16.00 on 30 March 2012
Applications should be sent by email to
2012 Margaret Tait Residency
Glasgow Film Festival are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the first Margaret Tait Residency, supported by Creative Scotland, LUX and the Pier Arts Centre in Orkney.
Margaret Tait Residency objectives:
This is a new residency supported by Creative Scotland Creative Futures Programme. The aim of the Margaret Tait Residency is to support and develop the skills of an emerging Scottish or Scotland-based artist working within film and moving image.
The residency is targeted at artists early in their career who will benefit from a focussed period of development in a stimulating environment outwith their typical studio base.
General information:
The chosen recipient in 2012 will undertake a 6 week residency in Stromness, Orkney at the Pier Arts Centre. The residency at Pier Arts centre will include accommodation, access and use of their facilities as well as curatorial support. It is expected that the residency will take place in summer 2012. The recipient will receive a fee of £2,000. Return travel to Orkney will also be covered.
After the research period in Orkney, further support and masterclasses with experienced practitioners in appropriate fields will be made available with the aim to further develop the technical skills of the recipient and provide an ongoing support network within the moving image sector.
The results of the residency will have exhibition opportunities with partners Glasgow Film Festival and Pier Arts Centre, and will be additionally supported by LUX, the London–based UK agency for the support and promotion of artists working with the moving image.
Dates:
6 weeks in summer 2012
Please let us know your preferred dates.
Selection process:
The Residency is for Scottish artists or artists based in Scotland
We welcome applications from emerging artists whose practise strongly involves moving image and film.
There is no age restriction
We regret that we cannot accept applications from students
Once your application is received, it will be considered by the board which is made up of representatives from the partner organisations. You will be notified if you have been successful in late April 2012.
How to apply:
Please send a brief (maximum 2 sides) description of the work you would like to create, including the conceptual basis, content and art forms used. Please include your CV and list of your experience and any supporting material or documentation on DVD or USB stick.
NB: Please submit one show reel on DVD or USB formatted with mac friendly titles/menu options. Please only include a maximum of 5 short film works (under 20 mins each) or 5 short clips of longer works. You may include a maximum of 10 still images. Please include clear and concise titles and details of each work on a separate word document.
Deadline:
16.00 on 30 March 2012
Applications should be clearly marked FAO Margaret Tait Residency
and delivered (by hand or post only) to GFT, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6RB.
If you are dropping in your application personally, please wait until after 27 February 2012 to do so.
Please note:
The Margaret Tait Award is completely distinct from the Margaret Tait Residency and the same artist cannot apply for both. The Award will continue to target artists on the cusp of a major impact on the sector.
Inger Lise Hansen
