With its cosmopolitan outlook, and a very lively and thriving urban culture, Dallas has come into an identity for itself as a major player in contemporary global culture. While it has always maintained a level of visibility as a capital city with a large population, changes in world arts and culture have been gradually but certainly decentering the idea of a national art center. New York and Los Angeles still hold strong for centers where commercial art gets made and distributed, but other cities are rising up in artistic output. This is due to the intense creativity of the citizens. Once a vacation spot or a site for business, Dallas hotels now host guests who are looking for the next generation of artists, or artistry.
For video artists, Dallas is full of good news. There is a very healthy climate here, with easy access to urban and natural settings, along with an openness to new work and new voices. Thanks to the efforts of organizations like the Video Association of Dallas, young filmmakers can make work that is seen. Even with limited access to resources, it is possible to find a community of like-minded artists looking to create something interesting for themselves and for their audiences.
The recent access to video cameras and video software that is relatively cheap and also relatively easy to learn, has made it possible for the next generation of artists to get their stories out. The VideoFest at the Angelika Film Center has come to be something of a landmark. It’s a place where local films shot without a budget can be seen next to larger productions. Beginning filmmakers and established artists have the chance to see their work side by side, forging new contemporary contexts for this next wave of film art. It’s worth looking into.
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