APPLICATIONS OPEN: Monday, January 29, 2024
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Sunday, March 10, 2024 (11:59pm Atlantic)
APPLICATION FORM:
SUBMIT TO: <thirdspacesubmissions@gmail.com> with subject line Third Watch 2024
NEED HELP? Application assistance is available for anyone who faces disability-related barriers to completing an online application and/or Indigenous applicants facing language, geographic and/or cultural barriers within the online application process. Please contact us at <thirdspacesubmissions@gmail.com> and we will be happy to help!
Open to everyone / drop in / Q&A format
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8620591126 Meeting ID: 862 059 1126
* All times in Atlantic
- Tuesday, February 20 from 7pm-8pm
- Wednesday, February 21 from 7pm-8pm
- Thursday, March 7 from 7pm-8pm
Going into its second year, Third Watch is a celebration of digital video works, and new component of THIRD SHIFT programming. It will take place in Saint John, NB on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Third Watch aims to highlight audio-visual content that is exploratory, challenging, and critical in nature. We encourage work that may not be commercially viable, or not suitable for an installation as a part of THIRD SHIFT. Submissions must be under 15 minutes in length. Content may be narrative, documentary, experimental, or anything in between. If you can project it, we can select it!
The prices reflected below are currently adjusted to represent more than the 2024 CARFAC Minimum recommended industry standards.
Please note that rows marked with an asterisk are conditional and may not be applicable to every artist.
| Screening fee | $150 |
| *Panel fee | $350 |
| *Workshop fee | $350 |
| *Workshop materials reimbursement | Up to $250 |
| Accommodations (per night) | $100 |
| Travel (within the Atlantic) | Up to $150 |
| Travel (within Canada) | Up to $350 |
| Accessibility fund | Up to $200 |
- In addition to the online application, Third Watch will also accept proposals via phone, video, or audio file as needed by the applicant. Please get in touch with us at <thirdspacesubmissions@gmail.com> to arrange. This process will be a 10-15 minute recorded interview that takes place between an organizer or committee member and the applicant where we will go through each section of the application verbally. The conversation will be recorded and shared with the Selection Committee via video or transcription.
- You may submit your application in English or in French. Please note that the selection process will take place in English, so your application will be translated.
Submit your application before Sunday, March 10, 2024 (11:59pm Atlantic)
- Send the following documents to the email address <thirdspacesubmissions@gmail.com> with the subject line Third Watch 2024
- Completed application form
- Video link or file
- Third Space will also accept submissions via phone, video, or audio file if email or text-based format is not accessible to the applicant. Please get in touch via email at <thirdspacesubmissions@gmail.com> or give us a call at 506-566-7434.
- Application assistance is available for anyone who faces disability-related barriers to completing an online application and/or Indigenous applicants facing language, geographic and/or cultural barriers within the online application process. Please get in touch via email at <thirdspacesubmissions@gmail.com> or give us a call at 506-566-7434.
- You may submit your application in English or in French. Please note that the selection process will take place in English, so your application will be translated.
The Selection Process
- The Executive Director and Third Space Board President review the proposals to flag anything that does not align with our festival priorities and application criteria.
- The Executive Director sends the proposals to the Third Watch jury composed of a Third Space Board committee.
- The Jury selects 10 to 15 proposals to recommend based on the following criteria:
- Impact
- Feasibility
- Site specificity (relevance to communities in Saint John)
- Connection to theme (PSYCHE)
More information about the Third Watch Jury:
- Each jury member must sign a confidentiality and conflict of interest agreement.
- Notes about the jury discussion will be kept on file, applicants may email or call to request feedback on their application.
- If the jury has any questions or concerns, the Executive Director will contact the applicant to clarify any necessary details about their submission before making a final decision.
Notification of Results
- April 19, 2024: All applicants will be notified of the status of their application.
- May 13, 2024: Successful applicants will be officially invited to take part in THIRD SHIFT: Third Watch!
NEW TO THE APPLICATION PROCESS? NO PROBLEM!
We encourage folks who are new to the process to attend one of our info sessions to chat about Third Watch and clear up any questions or concerns. Application assistance is also available for anyone who faces disability-related barriers to completing an online application and/or Indigenous applicants facing language, geographic and/or cultural barriers within the online application process. Please get in touch via email at <thirdspacesubmissions@gmail.com> or give us a call at 506-566-7434.