FILMWERKPLAATS PROJECTS

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SPECTRAL: Spatial, Performative & Extended Cinematics – Transnational Research at Artist-run Labs

is a joint venture between WORM.Filmwerkplaats (NL), Baltic Analog Lab (LV), Crater Lab (ES), LaborBerlin (DE), Laia (PT) & Mire (FR), DIY organizations in the field of celluloid-based moving image. SPECTRAL will focus on the creation and circulation of Extended Cinematic Art (E.C.A.) and develop international collaboration to ensure the sustainability of this artform.

E.C.A. is multidisciplinary, built on the principle of expanding the traditional cinematic space, transforming the single screen and the passive audience through the use of photo-mechanical projection, performative practices, hybrid technologies and scientific research. Therefore, this practice is particularly well suited for the manifestation of shared, one of a kind aesthetic and bodily experiences. Although not as well-known as other moving image practices, E.C.A. has a rich history and a burgeoning present.

SPECTRAL aims to provide a solution for the lack of creation facilities and distribution options at a European level for E.C.A. The partners will open up their infrastructures to offer a unique artist-residency program aimed at supporting the creation of new works. In addition, artistic perspectives will be enabled through the development of new tools. Following a philosophy of transference between technology and art, these tools will upcycle obsolete or out of use industrial motion picture machinery. The consortium will commit to exhibiting the works produced through festivals, annual presentations and touring programs within their regional networks. To strengthen the community and its sustainability, SPECTRAL will provide several meeting points for networking and knowledge sharing by means of summer camps, workshops and a symposium. During 4 years, the project will produce 38 residencies, 30 showcases, 5 touring programs, 9 network events, 41 workshops, 1 E.C.A database and 1 printed publication.

We are very thankful to the commission for its positive verdict and we can’t wait to get started on the good work! To all cinephiles, keep an eye on our website and socials for the upcoming SPECTRAL announcements and opportunities.

2022-2026
4-year joint venture between WORM.Filmwerkplaats (NL), Baltic Analog Lab (LV), Crater Lab (ES), LaborBerlin (DE), Laia (PT) & Mire (FR)

SPECTRAL
Spatial, Performative & Extended Cinematics – Transnational Research at Artist-run Labs