One of exciting things about dance today is how easy it is to share performances. And we have to thank dance filmmakers for their help in spreading an appreciation for dance.

Now, the Dance Films Association (DFA) asks, once again, that dance filmmakers submit their best works for the annual Dance On Camera Festival. Films selected for the 2009 festival will premiere at the Walter Reade Theater in New York City in January, 2009.

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The DFA seeks a variety of submissions, including dance made for the camera, documentary, adaptations of stage works, site-specific creations, and even animations and other demonstrations of rhythmic design. You can find more details in the DFA’s call for entries at this link.

Past Festivals

The 2009 Dance On Camera Festival marks the 37th anniversary of this internationally touring event. For examples of work from the 2006 and 2007 festivals, visit this link to watch the trailers. And, you can find out where you can catch the 2008 Dance On Camera Tour, which runs through December. To find a venue, visit this link.

Deadline for Submissions

Submissions for the Dance on Camera Festival 2009 are due by September 15, 2008. The DFA will review films and notify selected filmmakers by the end of October, 2008. Prizes for selected 2009 filmmakers will include cash, Showbiz Software titles, and connections to Classic Art Showcase, Tendu TV, and Ovation channels.