Film and Media Arts

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herland Feminist Film and Video Festival

Born out of the Calgary Status of Women Action Committee, the herland Feminist Film and Video Festival was established in 1989. As the only festival of its kind in Western Canada, herland showcases a variety of interesting and socially relevant films and videos. Films displayed at the herland festival seek to represent a wide variety of views including marginalized segments of society who may not normally be represented in mainstream culture.

Along with presenting films and videos, the herland festival presents workshops such as the 'Video Production Workshop'. Filmmakers who partake in the workshop are given a chance to create, film and edit a short work in one week. Completed projects are shown at the film festival.

In 2001, herland added a further component to the festival, its first transgender panel discussion, entitled 'Gender Continuum', the discussion is centring around issues related to transgender rights.

The herland Feminist Film and Video Festival is dedicated to supporting marginalized groups of individuals through representation and providing unique opportunities. The 'More than Four Directions Series', for example, explores Aboriginal expression in film and presents work dealing with Aboriginal issues.

A variety of artists have been given the opportunity to display their work at the herland festival over the years. The venue offers artists an opportunity to explore controversial ideas and topics in a supportive environment.

As a non-competitive festival, herland cultivates an audience for the media arts in Calgary by presenting stimulating and thought-provoking films, videos and workshops. The festival operates through an open call for submissions and no fee is required in order to enter.

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