Open Call for Shorts – RawGround 25/26
November 19, 2024 - January 15, 2025
Free
In our 6th edition, RAW Moves is pleased to open our annual call for local and international artists to submit proposals for the next edition of RawGround (RG) 2025/26, which will be running in February 2026*.
Presented by RAW Moves in Singapore, RawGround is designed to present a curated mini film showcase that fosters dialogue and broadens our perception of social norms. The short films, created by artists and practitioners from various disciplines, each reframe the aesthetics of the everyday through the lens of the individual. We welcome unorthodox, conceptual works of narratives that redefine movement.
Applicants are invited to conceptualise and create two new original short films~, responding to this edition’s theme of “(Un)finished Work: In pursuit of the work of pretending”.
The Theme
The first of RAW Moves’ three-year exploration of “(Un)finished Work: In pursuit of ______” themes, we delve into the paradigm of “pretending”:
In the work of “pretending”, we explore the labour of balancing appearances and reality. As we externalise the self to connect with others, we find these efforts can come at costs to ourselves. Going inward, what are the personas we believe we need to uphold? Going forward, what do we now shed – or shield – of ourselves?
The Process
Selected artist-collaborators will be offered artist fees from RAW Moves for the conceptualisation and creation of the two films, each ranging between 5 to 10 minute duration. In the staggered ten weeks creative process (From April 2025), each artist will be collaborating and supported by our Artistic Director and Resident Dramaturg to deliver two films. In addition to financial support, appointed artist-collaborators will be able to develop their portfolio, articulate ideas and enrich their creative processes through engaging diverse perspectives. This cultural exchange opportunity also offers visibility and chances to connect and interact with arts professionals and audiences from around the world.
The Presentation (3-days)
- Film Screening Premiere, Singapore
The final vignette of films will be launched at a physical screening session in Singapore^ in February 2026*, which will include post-show dialogues at the end of the screening. - Artists-led Workshops, Singapore
Each artist is required to host a 15 to 20 pax in-person workshop (1 – 1.5hour) that will engage the local arts community as an extension of their films’ narrative and concept. The extended events also offer networking opportunities with fellow artist-collaborators and local audiences. Digital access to the films will be provided on www.rawground.sg for two weeks subsequent to the film launch for both local and international audiences.’
*Dates may be subjected to change.
~Films completed prior to the start of this project based on contractual date are not eligible for submission.
^Artists will need to fund their own trip to Singapore for the launch event.
Submit your application at https://rawmoves.net/open-call-25-26/
