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National Taichung Theater
2018 Taiwan International Festival of Arts
Call for "CONNECTION" Program Series Project Proposals
The National Taichung Theater (NTT) has launched the "CONNECTION" program series, as
part of the Second Taiwan International Festival of Arts (NTT-TIFA) to be held in 2018. Under the
artistic direction of renowned French interdisciplinary artist Christian Rizzo, the 2018 NTT-TIFA
Program Series will offer unique content and showcase exceptional works by artists from Taiwan
and abroad.
With the main theme of “CONNECTION”, the 2018 NTT-TIFA will focus on the dialogue,
communication and conflicts among diverse artistic fields (e.g. Performing Arts, Visual Arts and
New Media), industries (e.g. Manufacturing and Digital Technology) and the sciences (e.g.
Astronomy, Physics and Biology) to encourage innovative experiments and collaboration. As a
result, NTT is expected to serve as a stage for presenting a diversity of connections.
I. Eligibility：
1. Legal entities, public and private organizations/groups/educational institutions and
individuals are eligible to apply.
Note: For Taiwan-based applicants: political parties or affiliated groups are not eligible
(excluding institutions of higher learning).
2. If submitting a collaborative project proposal, all collaborating entities and/or individuals
must sign a cooperation agreement, a copy of which shall be enclosed with the project
proposal.
3. Individual applicants shall be at least twenty years of age at the time of submission of
application.
II. Conditions:
1. There are no restrictions on the form of the performance as long as it complies with the
concepts and goals of the program. The performance length shall be between 20 and 40
minutes and the proposed project must be an original work.
2. The entities or collaborating entities must not be governmental departments, political
parties or religious groups.
3. Nominated projects will be invited to perform during the 2018 NTT-TIFA at NTT’s Black
Box.
III. Application process
1. Application Deadline: April 15, 2017 (last date of postmark).
2. Application form: The application form can be downloaded from NTT's official website
(www.npac-ntt.org).
(1)The application shall be filled out in English.
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(2) For organization/institution: copy of representative’s passport information page or
other relevant ID, and organization registration certificate.
(3) For individual applicants: please provide a copy of your passport information page
or other relevant ID.
3.
Submission guidelines:
(1) Please provide 8 copies of the application in hardcopy printed on A4 paper, and 1
copy in electronic format on CD-ROM.
(2) Postal address:
Programs & General Planning
National Taichung Theater
No. 101, Sec. 2, Huilai Rd., Xitun District, Taichung City 40756, Taiwan
Please specify "2018 TIFA-CONNECTION Program Application" on the
envelope. (Send by registered mail or courier service).
(3) Contact for enquiries:
Ms. Po-Chieh CHEN
Programs & General Planning
Telephone/+886-4-2251-2333 Ext.5823
E-mail/ [email protected]
IV. Review process:
All of the submitted projects will be reviewed by the 2018 NTT-TIFA curator, Christian
Rizzo, Director of the ICI—Centre Chorégraphique National Montpellier
Languedoc-Roussillon, and the members of the NTT committee.
●Stage one: Document review. No more than 6 project proposals will be selected for the
second stage review.
●Stage two: Interviews will take place April-May 2017.
1. During the interview, the nominated groups/individuals will explain their projects and answer questions
posed by the curator and the members of the NTT committee. Online interviews can be arranged for those
who cannot attend in person and for international applicants.
2. The review criteria include originality, feasibility and artistic potential.
3. Candidates who successfully pass the second stage will be granted an advance of NT$80,000 (including
VAT/tax) for production development for the final stage of review.
●Final stage: The nominated projects are requested and are to be arranged by NTT for the
work-in-progress showcase in August 2017.
1. Please prepare 10-15 minute showing of the nominated project.
2. The review criteria include artistic expertise, potential for interdisciplinary
collaboration or the use of technology, potentiality and relevance to the project
proposal.
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3. There will be no more than 5 projects selected for public performance at NTT’s
Black Box. The grant for production and performance will be no more than
NT$1,000,000 (including VAT/tax).
4. International applicants can also apply for funding from their own countries, and
the sponsors will be acknowledged in the program pamphlets and related
marketing materials of NTT.
V. Announcement of finalists: Finalists will be announced on the NTT website in September
2017, and informed by email and phone.
VI. Terms and conditions of public performances
1.
The public performances will take place March–May 2018 at NTT's Black Box.
2.
NTT provides rehearsal rooms and stages in the Black Box for the selected
groups/individuals, subject to availability.
3.
The selected groups/individuals will be required to sign a contract with NTT in
regards to project implementation, funding and cancellations.
4.
The selected groups/individuals may use the facilities of the venue free of charge.
5.
NTT will provide technical assistance and assist with promotion of the public
performance. Every nominated project is required to assign a producer responsible
for communication, administrative work and technical coordination.
6.
If the budget exceeds the grant awarded by NTT, the nominated group/individual can
seek additional funding elsewhere. Please note that Taiwanese applicants may not
have received grants for this project from Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture or National
Cultural and Arts Foundation.
7.
The nominated groups/individuals shall implement the projects as approved by NTT.
If changes are deemed necessary, notice shall be given to NTT, which will then
accept the changes or cancel the application.
8.
NTT reserves the right to invite outside professionals to participate in the production
process and provide consultation relating to the project.
9.
NTT will evaluate the performances, and the results will be provided to the selected
groups/individuals as a reference.
10. The selected groups/individuals shall agree to provide relevant visual images and
written documents without affecting the copyright of the original works.
11. NTT reserves the right to modify these terms and regulations.
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For official use
Receipt reference no.
Document reference no.
National Taichung Theater “CONNECTION”
Program Series
Application Form
Name of group/individual:
Project title：
Declaration
I. I have read and understand all terms and conditions of the review process of the Program,
and submit this application in compliance with these terms and conditions. If my project is
selected, I agree to follow the relevant regulations of the Program.
II. If my project is selected, I agree to provide the relevant written documents and visual
images, without affecting the rights of the artist(s). In the cases of non-profit
promotional activities of NTT and presentation of funded projects, NTT is granted
public performance and re-use rights to the work, without the requirement for payment
of hire fees.
III. I declare that the information provided in the application form and materials is true
and correct.
IV. I agree to have my personal information collected, processed and used by NTT for
administrative work related to the Program in accordance with the Personal
Information Protection Act.
Name of Applicant:
Signature:
Date:
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National Taichung Theater “CONNECTION” Program Series
Application Form
Group Applicant
Group Name:
Registration Date:
(Chinese (if any) and English)
yyyy/mm/dd
Responsible Person:
Registration Number:
(Chinese (if any) and English)
Artistic Director:
VAT Number:
(Chinese (if any) and English)
Name:
Date of Birth:
(Chinese (if any) and English)
yyyy/mm/dd
Mobile:
Passport or Other ID Number:
E-mail:
Permanent Home Address:
Individual
Applicant
Phone:
Contact Person
Fax:
Current Address:
Name:
Job Title:
Mobile:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
□Same as
Individual
Applicant
Correspondence Postal code (
)
Address
Project Title
(Applicant can be group or individual.)
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Project Description
I. Project’s main concept:
II. Performance content/form:
III. Introduction to creative/production/performance team:
V. Projects and performance experience over the last two years (if applicable):
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Total Project Budget by Expenditure Category
Expenditure
Breakdown of
Category
Personnel Costs
Expenses
Amount
Details
Office Costs
Operational Costs
Maintenance Costs
Travel & Shipping
Costs
Materials Costs
Equipment Costs
Other(s)
Grand Total
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