The annual Fringe Film Festival will be held in Vancouver from September 9-19 in various venues around the city. The festival started as an alternative to traditional film festivals, allowing smaller films and individual performers to get in on the action. In addition to traditional theater viewings, artists are encouraged to "bring your own" venue, which involves staging productions in unorthodox setting such as a boat, car or stairwell.
All of the events are centered around the festival mantra of "theater for everyone" which is encouraging to those who lack the financial and promotional support to be a part of the larger international festivals. To make the event even more open to aspiring artists and film makers, the participants are chosen in a lottery style draw to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to take part. More information about the event can be found on the Fringe website, and a general description is as follows:
"Every year the Fringe delivers an eclectic mix of un-juried, uncensored theatrical offerings. Presenting live theatre in an informal, accessible and inexpensive environment, the Fringe strives to break down traditional boundaries between audiences and artists, encouraging open dialogue between theatre-goers and theatre-creators. Audiences are invited to experience the work of emerging artists and seasoned veterans. Local, national and international artists benefit from working together and learning from each other in a vibrant and exciting festival atmosphere." (Fringe 2010)
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