VH AWARD for Asian media artists

VH AWARD is calling for audio-visual screen-based work from Asian artists. The award offers the opportunity to participate in an online residency programme and showcase works across various global platforms.

Established in 2016 by Hyundai Motor Group, the VH AWARD seeks to support emerging media artists who converge art with technology and engage with the context of Asia and its future.

Qualifying work may include, but not be limited to, video art, moving images, film, motion graphics, computer animation, game, movie and more. This award is for Asian artists engaged with the context of Asia and its futures (not limited to those who live in Asia).

Various formats are accepted, although the piece must be a maximum of 15 minutes.

The award

Five finalists will receive 25,000 USD to produce their selected artworks.

The five finalists will be given the opportunity of attending Eyebeam online residency, a total of 10 sessions from October to December 2022.

Activities include:

Two professional development sessions
A total of six mentoring ‘Stop-Work’ style 90-minute sessions with all residents
Five finalists will present their works through online/offline global art platforms

The Grand Prix

The final Grand Prix winner will be announced in May 2023 and will be awarded with an additional 25,000 USD
Grand Prix work will also be exhibited in various global platforms

Application guidelines

Deadline: 28 July 2022