A platform for the manifestation of independent, underrepresented, and avant-garde artists; a profound exploration into the realm of symbolic myths, experimental innovation, and dream cinema
Festival Name: Magikal Charm Experimental Video & Film Festival (MCEVF)
Organizer: Magikal Charm 22, Inc.
Location: New York, USA
Festival Dates: December 19, 2026 (New Orleans Showcase: Late Winter / Early Spring 2027)
Edition: 14th Edition
About the Festival: The festival was developed to offer independent, underrepresented, and ‘outsider’ artists an opportunity to screen their projects. MCEVF also continues its ‘Sister Cities – New York & New Orleans’ presentations with the New Orleans Showcase.
Awards: Cash awards in the amount of $300 will be awarded in each of the following 5 ‘ITSO’ categories:
- Reference – The works of A. Jodorowsky, Susana Weingarten, K. Anger.
- Reference – ‘Imaginary Realism,’ visionary art, contemporary production of classic myths and teaching tales.
- Reference – The study of tarot, dream interpretation, intuition, ‘direct’ communication.
- Reference – The ‘experimentalists’ – performance art, multimedia projects as a portal between worlds.
- Reference – The works of Rod Serling / cognitive dissonance… the journey of imagination.
Accepted Genres: Experimental films and videos, independent art works, performance art, and conceptual multimedia projects.
Running Time: 2 to 15 minutes (with slight flexibility).
Year of Production: Production year is not explicitly stated; project links must remain active through the end of December.
Language & Subtitles: Non-English projects must feature English subtitles.
Submission Deadline: December 8, 2026
Entry Fee: (Not specified in the text; contributions to the nonprofit educational charity are tax-deductible).
Additional Notes: All entries should be recorded in HD with professional quality sound / Submission of projection-ready links active through the end of December is required / QuickTime files are accepted.
