UNRECORDED VOICES OPEN CALL: FRENCH INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA

2nd October 2024 /
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Deadline

11 October 2024, 17:00

Website

frenchinstitute.org.za/about-us/

Opportunity Description

This workshop & mentorship programme on AI-Generated Documentaries and Narratives will be hosted by the French studio u2p050, composed of artists, historians, technologists, who will mentor South African participants in creating speculative AI-generated documentaries based on historical events and fictional narratives. Participants will be invited to engage in the creation of “synthetic archives” – AI-generated audio-visual content that reimagines and reconstructs historical moments or constructs potential events.

Final creations from the workshop and mentorship will be exhibited at the Playtopia Festival 2024, offering a unique opportunity to showcase your AI-generated narratives to a wider audience.

This project is supported by the French Institute of South Africa under the banner of Institut français’ Novembre Numerique (Digital November), the international digital cultures festival.

  • Location: Online (open to South African residents)
  • Workshop dates: 29 October – 4 November 2024, daily from 10:00–12:00
  • Mentorship dates: 5 November – 24 November
  • Final Exhibition: Playtopia Festival, Cape Town. 6-7 December 2024
  • Price: Free (selection via open call)

Deadline for application: 17h00, 11 October 2024

See full programme information HERE

APPLY HERE.

How to Apply

Follow this link to apply.

Who Should Apply : 

  • Artists with relation to digital media or technology-based projects.
  • Developers who have worked on art installations or creative coding projects.
  • Motivated Art or Computer Science students.

No prior programming experience is required, but familiarity with technology is essential due to the steep learning curve. The programme is open to South African residents only. Participants must be available for online workshops daily from 10:00–12:00 (29 October – 4 November), and have flexible availability for mentorship from 5 – 24 November.