misdf seeks to bring together artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, providing unique artistic experiences while supporting dancers and companies with screening and networking opportunities. From literature to music, from visual art to theater to everything in between, forging interdisciplinary connections is the founding principle that informs every facet of our organization.

About the festival

Screendance is a growing art form that explores dance through various mediums. Technology has driven the evolution of how and where dance is captured and shared with others. There is a natural synergy between dance and film, which allows for cinematic possibilities and the capture of art that can only exist on the screen. The mignolo international screendance festival encourages dancers to think creatively and reimagine the endless possibilities of dance.

Who: Open to screendance makers worldwide. Dance filmmakers are encouraged to collaborate with artists working in different disciplines to develop their films.

What: Films with a focus on movement. Interdisciplinary works are especially encouraged.

When: Submissions are due by Sunday, July 31, 2024 at 11:59PM EST. The festival will take place on September 28, 2024.

Where: Finalists will be featured in a FREE in-person screening @ mignolo arts center @ 272 Lake Ave, Metuchen, NJ, USA. All selected artists will be invited to a social mixer before the showing to “catch up with the creators.” Officially selected films will be featured in a virtual screening.

*Before submitting, please remember that this is specifically a festival of dance films with a special focus on interdisciplinary arts. Films must meet these criteria to be considered.

**mignolo arts center is a nonprofit organization. All proceeds support a space that invites people of all backgrounds across every art genre to collaborate, bringing varying identities into a conversation without hindering the voice of any artist.

Awards & Prizes

* “Best of the Fest”—$500 cash prize, screened at the festival, featured in Pinky Thinker Press magazine

* “Honorable Mention”—$100 cash prize screened at the festival, featured in Pinky Thinker Press magazine

* "My First Screendance Fest"—$100 cash prize screened at the festival

* “Top Local Favorite” - four hours of free studio time @ mignolo arts center

* “Finalists” - screened @ FREE in-person festival

Rules & Terms

* Must be an original work created for film/video. (We do not show filmed performances or installations)

* Must be the FIRST film created to be considered for the "My First Screendance Fest" Prize

* Student applicants should apply with a .edu email address

* Recent works preferred

* Applicants permit misdf to use their photographs and films for promotional materials associated with the festival and on the website