“non-syntax Experimental Image Festival” begins by focusing on the experimental nature of images in the contemporary, linking practices across countries, reorganizing existing media and genres, and bringing different images into dialogue with each other to consider the possibilities of the image.

The exhibition of this year, entitled “assemblage”, aims to unfold a process from separation to composition. Through the assemblage of works, the discussion of issues, and the mixing of genres and groups, the diversity of contemporary images are mapped out.

We hope to transgress the established boundary of creation, thereby dissolving the distinction between video art, film, documentary, performance, and animation, thus giving images a new potential for ambiguity. Through the alternative screening forms and space installation, the meaning of the “assemblage” also implies a continuous reassemblage, we expect to break the spectatorship which consists of stare and stopover, and to synchronize our own state of sensibility in the interaction with the works, the audience, and the exhibition space. The festival will be held at Roof Light in Taipei in June, exhibiting works from around the world.

We accept any genre of work i.e video art, experimental film, documentary, performance, and animation that refers to the experimental idea.

| Festival Dates The 2nd non-syntax Experimental Image Festival will take place from 22 – 28 June 2022.

| Exhibition Location Roof Light, Taipei, Taiwan.

| Deadline Early Bird - 2022.4.30 Regular Deadline - 2022.5.25

| Eligibility (a) Films eligible for entry must be completed in 2018 – 2022. (b) Entry fee is required. (c) No premiere policy is required (d) All foreign language, non-Mandarin artworks must have English subtitles. (e) If the running time is more than 70 minutes, please note it in the format of registration.

| Screening for Selected Works Selected works will have the opportunity to participate in other screening programs and exhibitions in Japan and Taiwan.

*The works that have been selected for the festival will receive the screening fee.

| More Info linktr.ee/non.syntax