To celebrate our 7th birthday, For The Girls is holding an erotic film competition. Our aim is to discover new short films that depict an erotic subject from a female point of view.
THE FEMALE GAZE
The “gaze” is a term used to describe the way visual depictions present people and situations from a gendered perspective. Almost all mainstream movies and porn is presented with a male gaze; it assumes the audience is male and the camera acts like a man’s eye, looking at things as a man would.
The female gaze is the opposite. Films and photos shot using the female gaze speak to a female audience and depict a woman’s perspective.
Our short film competition aims to encourage the female gaze in erotic film.
THE COMPETITION
We are seeking original high quality short films up to 10 minutes in length that offer an erotic experience from a female perspective. Films do not have to be explicit but should deal with erotic or sexual themes in some way. Ideally we want to see arousing, thought-proving and moving films that capture a woman’s experience of sex or sexuality.
Entries don’t have to be made by professionals. First-time filmmakers are welcome. We are happy to see submissions from anyone with a desire to create good female-friendly erotic art.
Films should feature the official signature item, the number 7, in some way. The signature item can be peripheral or central to the story but it must be present in some form in order for the film to be eligible.
There are no fees to enter this competition.
THE PRIZES
First Prize is US$400 and a screening of the winning film at Cinekink Film Festival in New York in 2011.
Second Prize is US$100.
The top 5 films will also go onto Cinekink for automatic consideration in that festival.
The two winning films will feature prominently within the member’s area of For The Girls. We will also consider non-exclusively licensing other entries for use within the site.
DEADLINE
The Female Gaze erotic film competition officially opens on Monday June 14, 2010
Final deadline for entries is Monday, August 16, 2010
Winners will be announced on Monday August 30, 2010
More information: http://www.thefemalegaze.com/
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