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eX-Fest - Expand, explore, experiment. Similar to a fringe festival, the [eX-Fest-.09] seeks to cultivate innovation and promote experimentation within the arts by artists, groups, and/or organizations. The purpose of the eX-Fest-.09 is to present and introduce these pieces to the community thereby expanding awareness across multiple artistic forms and genres to new, ground-breaking works. Applicants must present works that clearly focus on innovation and/or is expressly experimental in nature to be considered.

Applicant Timeline and Schedule: •	Submission Deadline: Mid November •	Selected Applicants: Announcement – December 1st

•	Load-in/Tech: TBD •	Festival Dates: Saturday, April 4th thru Friday, April 10th, 2009

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Categories: Partner and Collaborator •	Partners: The highest ranking applications will be considered for partnership. Partners will be the festival’s featured events and will be marketed as main event attractions for the festival. Partners will have more access to the festival grounds, full use of theatrical lighting and sound, and will participate in production meetings to discuss marketing and PR. •	Collaborators: The most interesting applications submitted will be considered for collaboration. Collaborators will be listed on collateral materials and given a stage to present their work.

NOTE: Applications submitted for a specific category may be asked to participate in the other.

Applicant must: •	Produce a program which exemplifies innovation in the arts and/or is expressly experimental in nature. Time including load-in/load-out Partners – 4hrs plus 4hrs for tech Collaborators – 2hrs •	Create and instruct a workshop in relation to the work produced. (Partners Only) •	Be willing to exchange resources for promotional purposes. Special Considerations: •	If the project is a collaborative effort among two or more groups or organizations, the lead group or organization must submit the application, meet the eligibility requirements, and be the resource recipient.

COLLABORATION CRITERIA The eX-Fest-.09 supports the cultivation and development of artists and the arts by collaborating with artists, groups, or organizations in order to share resources to further promote and market ground-breaking artistic expression. Our goal is cultivate and develop innovation within the artist community to further expand their form, thus creating a forum for the arts to evolve into new genres and styles.

eX-Fest-.09 will provide the following for: Partners •	8 hours access to HC-PAC for rehearsal and performance •	1 technical staff during the 8 hour period •	Full access to theatrical lighting and sound within HC-PAC •	Shared resources with other collaborating entities •	Collateral materials for distribution •	Insurance coverage •	80/20 split of performance sales after 50% cost covered (approx: 25 tickets) •	Single booth space

Collaborators •	2 hours stage time •	12’x16’ Stage (bi-level) •	PA Sound System •	1 technical staff on duty •	Collateral materials for distribution

Those applying for Partnership will be required to provide the following: •	Ticketed performance as described in application proposal which is minimally 45 minutes long, not to exceed 3 hours unless it can be shown that it has a direct correlation to the purpose of this festival. •	Representative available for all production meetings. •	Sharing of resources available including but not limited to: o	Information dissemination through respective email and mailing lists o	Website presence with ticket purchasing option o	Distribution and dissemination of collateral materials to patrons and contacts o	Human energy

Those applying for Collaboration will be required to provide the following: •	Free performance as described in application proposal which is minimally 20 minutes long, not to exceed 1 ½ hours unless it can be shown that it has a direct correlation to the purpose of this festival. •	Representative available for select production meetings.

eX-Fest-.09 will not support any individual, group, or organization that excludes participation based on race, religion, ethnicity, marital or veteran status, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or physical disability. However, if it can be shown that segregation of any kind is specifically required for a valid experimental purpose; considerations can be made on a case-by-case basis.

This application process is a competitive one. Therefore, the application selection committee is charged with recommending the applicants with the highest ranking to be awarded. Due to the nature of experimentation and innovation, applicants are not required to have a specific history in artistic presentation and production. However, all applicants will be ranked very strictly based on a number of factors including history of presentation and/or production as well as other aspects described herein. Applications who do not follow the guidelines herein can be disqualified and applications immediately rejected.

Frequently Asked Questions •	What if we have questions about our application or application process? •	You may contact the eX-Fest-.09 via email at info@ex-fest.com

•	What happens if we are awarded a slot? •	You will be contacted by a eX-Fest-.09 representative, who will explain the process from beginning to performance including registration, marketing and PR, rehearsal dates, production requirements, etc.

•	Are we allowed to bring additional equipment for our performance? •	Absolutely. We encourage the use of technology, alternative mediums, nontraditional props and set pieces, etc. •	Please contact us to discuss any restrictions due to size limitation, safety issues, cost, etc.

•	Can we change the program submitted? •	No. The eX-Fest-.09 reserves the right to immediately discontinue any programming for the eX-Fest-.09 for any reason, should it not meet up to professional standards or does not align with the required criteria. •	Should unapproved changes be expected your event will be cancelled and disqualified. Or, if the event occurs with changes not approved by Ground Zero, we reserve the right to withhold all revenues generated for that production. •	In the event that changes to your program cannot be avoided, please advise eX-Fest-.09 staff immediately and your circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

•	Could we implement our program in a venue other than Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center? •	Only if the committee finds that it is an essential part of the innovation or experimental nature of the program. •	The purpose here is to present works that have not been performed anywhere else.

•	Do we have to be located in South Florida in order to be eligible? •	No. Any entity from any location will be eligible to participate, however programming MUST stay within the eligibility guidelines.

SCREENING AND SELECTION PROCESS Selection Committee reviews applications and evaluates the proposal for quality, production value, innovation, experimental nature, potential impact, and presentation history.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Screening and Selection Process:

•	How do you decide which proposal will be selected?

•	The committee will evaluate the proposed program in the following areas:

•	Organization •	Innovation/Experimental nature •	Presentation •	Impact •	Experience

•	How does the committee score points?

•	Applications will we evaluated and rated using the following point system:

•	Innovation/Experimental nature – 25 points •	Organization of program – 25 points •	Clarity and accuracy of information – 20 points •	Potential impact to the community – 15 points •	Presentation – 10 points •	Experience – 5 points

Scores from all committee members will be averaged for a final score. The maximum possible score is 100 points.

•	Is there a minimum score requirement for eligibility?

•	Yes, applicants receiving less than an average score of 70 points will be disqualified and will not be considered for this program. Appeals will only be accepted on a case-by-case basis. The applicant is encouraged to submit a revised proposal immediately, should an appeal be granted.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING APPLICATION General instructions: •	The proposal must be submitted using the eX-Fest-.09 application form. The application form is available electronically via email or via the eX-Fest-.09 website. The application form is produced in Times New Roman 12 point. Applicants must use a 9-point or larger font using standard web-fonts. Grant applications must be typed or word processed. No handwritten applications will be accepted. •	Do not exceed the space allotted for each question. •	Do not add additional pages (unless instructions request otherwise). •	Applicants should keep a copy of the completed application for their records. •	Applications and supporting materials will not be returned to applicants. •	Two (2) copies of the application package must be submitted for the committee to review.

Application Format: The Partnership Application consists of the Proposal and Attachments. Proposal: •	Application information •	Program information •	Impact of Innovation/Experimental nature •	Resources available

The Application and Program information section asks for general information about the individual artist, group, or organization and specific information about the proposed program. The name and signature of the Proposal Contact Person are required as they may be asked to provide additional information.

Innovation/Experimental nature: This section asks for a description of how and why the proposed program showcases innovation or is of an experimental nature. Where is the innovation? What is the experiment? Is it the performance or some interaction with the audience? What are you trying to find?

Resources available: This section gives us an idea of what resource options that will be accessible. Please explain these aspects of your project concisely using the application form only. DO NOT ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS •	Attachment A – Confirmations that the applicant and proposal meet the eX-Fest-.09’s eligibility requirements. Please use Confirmation Checklist marked Attachments A (provided with application). •	Attachment B – Artist, group, or organizational history. No longer than one page. •	Attachment C – Brief biographies/resumes of key artistic and administrative personnel involved in the proposed program. •	Attachment D – You may submit one DVD or CD and up to 10 pages of support material or work samples for the proposed project. If A/V materials are submitted, you must submit a description of the A/V material as part of Attachment D.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE AND MAIL THE APPLICATION PACKAGE The application will include pages 9 – 12 and should be clipped together with one large binder clip in the upper left hand corner. Do not use staples, paperclips, 3-ring binders, spiral bounds, or any other binding method. Do not change the layout of the application. Please limit your responses to the space provided. The Application pages should be placed first in numerical order, followed by the Attachments in alphabetical order. Do not add any extra pages unless specifically requested to do so as part of an attachment.

Please submit two (2) copies plus the original of the proposal including relevant attachments.

The eX-Fest-.09 will not return any submitted material.

Mailing Instructions: Mail completed application packages postmarked by the deadline to: eX-Fest-.09 Chaos Theory Entertainment 7433 Big Cypress Drive Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Or

Hand deliver completed application packages no later than 4:30 p.m. before the deadline date to the festival venue located at:

HC-PAC 1770 Monroe Street Hollywood, FL 33020

No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. No fax or electronic applications will be accepted unless special arrangements have been made.

For questions related to this application, please refer to contact information listed below.

Chaos Theory Entertainment Festival Director Email: info@ex-fest.com