Call for work: LOCALS! Experimental Variety Show at VSW

Deadline: June 24 at midnight

VSW seeks submissions for the first annual LOCALS! Experimental Variety Show – a showcase of media, performance and everything in-between by artists from the Rochester region. This one-night event will take place in the VSW Theater and include short films, projections, performances and an assortment of audio-visual acts that highlight the diverse creative community in Rochester. We seek short (15 minutes or less) works that are experimental, expansive and interdisciplinary, including: film, video, comedy, lectures, sound, movement, performance art, video games, demonstrations, and presentations. 

We encourage submissions for works under 15 minutes in the following formats: 16mm film, Super 8, Filmstrip, 35mm slide, video, sound, PowerPoint, performance art, movement, video games, animation and other formats. VSW can provide limited access to film and video projectors.

Event Details:

When: Thursday July 24th, 2025, 7-9 pm

Where: VSW Theater, 36 King Street Rochester NY (in person)

To qualify: Artists of any age who currently live within a 30 mile radius of Rochester qualify and are encouraged to apply. Proposed works must be 15 minutes or less. 

To apply: This is a juried event. Complete this brief application by midnight on June 24th. Artists will be notified on July 1st.