Seeking Moving Image Art Independent of Traditional Cinema
Festival Name: Experiments in Cinema v22.3 (EIC)
Organizing Body: Basement Films
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA (Includes online screening)
Dates: April 15–18, 2027 (Online version: April 29 – May 11, 2027)
About the Festival: This festival features film screenings, lectures, live cinema events, and workshops. The primary focus is on moving image art that pushes the boundaries of traditional cinema, engaging audiences with the magic and wonder of independent, un-dependent cinema. Instead of focusing on competition, the festival emphasizes nurturing a micro-community of like-minded artists.
Awards: This festival is proudly “award-free.” Our goal is to avoid the divisiveness of competition and instead foster connections among artists. However, the festival will pay screening fees to all participating artists.
Accepted Genres: Experimental narratives, experimental documentaries, video installations, transgressive films, essay films, dance films, film poems, structural films, post-structural films, underground films, abstract films, portrait films, and political films. (Please note: Traditional narrative films and traditional documentaries will not be reviewed by the curatorial committee.)
Runtime: 30 minutes or less (For works longer than 30 minutes that you feel are highly relevant, please contact the festival directly).
Year of Production: No restrictions.
Language & Subtitles: English (or English-subtitled).
Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026
Submission Fee: Not specified (Fee waivers are available for Alumni artists).
Other Details: AI-generated projects are strictly prohibited / Submitted works must not have been screened at our event in the past / By submitting, you agree to have your film screened in both our in-person and online festival programs / If your work relies on traditional cinematic tropes or conventions, we suggest submitting to a different festival.
