Inventing New Storytelling Futures
Supported by the Girgensohn Foundation.
Applications close on Wednesday 10 April 2024.
Grants of up to $15,000 are being offered to NIDA Alumni, or groups led by NIDA Alumni, for projects that push the boundaries of storytelling and technology.
NIDA X aims to identify and support projects in which artists and technologists explore and help create the future of storytelling. These new, live entertainment experiences can be of any length and engage with any number of technologies. They might involve unexpected uses of old technology, or harness new technologies. They might combine physical locations with augmented reality, lean into AI, ramp up the robots, or utilize screen-based or more frameless, immersive experiences. They might result in a finished experience or be the prototype for a larger exploration.
Too often artists follow in the footsteps of technological innovation. This is an opportunity for artists to lead it.
Up to three projects will be awarded up to $15,000, tech mentorship from those who specialise in the field, and access to facilities and technological support from NIDA where applicable and available. Please refer to milestone dates as an indication of timeline expectations.
How to apply
Your pitch can be in any form you wish. Written pitches need to be under 500 words. Feel free to provide a combination of modes (video/powerpoint/demo/voicemail) to present your pitch. Please ensure you cover the below in your application: 1. The story you wish to tell. 2. An overview of the technology, tools, techniques and/or platforms you wish to use. 3. The support you might need from NIDA, including equipment requests and whether you wish to opt-in to the workshop/support opportunities outlined in the timeline. 4. Information about the team working on the project (not all members of the team need be NIDA Alumni, but the applicant must be a NIDA graduate. Please include the course you studied at NIDA and year of graduation). 5. A basic timeline and budget for development and delivery of your work, inclusive of the NIDA timeline. 6. The audience you wish to reach. Applications are to be submitted via email to futurecentre@nida.edu.au
Milestones
- 10 April 2024 – Applications Close
- 23 April 2024 – Judging Panel Day with candidate presentation
- 15 May – Finalists and Mentors announced
- 15 May – 1 hr Kick-off call with Mentor
- 10 – 12 September 2024 – Opportunity for Showcase Preview @ NIDA
- 24 – 28 June 2024 – Opportunity for day workshop with mentor @ NIDA
- 8 – 9 or 19 – 21 August 2024 – Opportunity for day workshop with mentor @ NIDA
- 20 – 22 November 2024 – Project Delivery/Showcase Day @ NIDA
This Program is made possible by
NIDA X Patron
NIDA X is a program of the NIDA FUTURE CENTRE
