{"id":19954,"date":"2026-03-25T20:50:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/?post_type=update&p=19954"},"modified":"2026-03-31T19:16:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:16:10","slug":"call-for-pitches-short-form-video-ia-nd-sd","status":"publish","type":"update","link":"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/about\/updates\/call-for-pitches-short-form-video-ia-nd-sd\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Pitches: Short-Form Video from Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota & Native Nations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you love documenting creative things in your community? Do you live in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or any of the Native communities in this area? Are there cool arts and culture things happening where you\u2019re at? We\u2019d like to work with you as a community documenter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does that mean?<\/strong> Film at least 10 short, vertical phone clips of a local art, culture, or community happening, and get paid to help us amplify Midwestern creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll handle the editing, scripting, and posting on our channels. You\u2019ll get credit and $300 for your footage, a short write-up, and a couple of photos.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The first step is to tell us what\u2019s happening in your community by submitting a pitch by April 12<\/strong> (more info below!). We\u2019re looking for arts events, activities, and creative happenings that will take place between April 20 and June 21. They must be in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Native Nations and communities in these areas.<\/p>\n

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A brief pitch of what you plan to capture is due April 12, 2026, through our pitch submission form<\/a>. You\u2019ll be asked for the following information:<\/p>\n