Competition 2025

Competition 2025

This year's international competition for video mapping and façade projections starts in summer 2025. All information about the competition building, the timetable and the conditions can be found here:

Until June 15, 2025, all interested artists can submit their conceptual ideas for this year’s location. Two conceptual proposals for the building/object will be awarded by the jury. A budget of €10,000 per awarded submission is available for realization (i.e., €10,000 for each of the two objects, totaling €20,000). The winning submissions will be presented in alternation on the building/object during the festival from September 5–7, 2025. At the festival one of the two submissions will be awarded another 5.000€.

A strong concept should demonstrate historical awareness, architectural understanding, abstraction and imaginative power, narrative talent, and a clear perspective on the local context. Our team can assist with technical implementation during the festival, so professional expertise in video mapping is not a mandatory requirement for participating in the competition. Alongside classic video mappings, new styles and compositions are highly welcome, such as 3D animations, elements from animation, live-action, and short films, as well as illustrative techniques like drawing, paper-cutting, stop-motion, etc. Last year, we received exciting submissions spanning a wide variety of styles and genres. You can find an impression of previous years’ submissions here.

 

ARTISTIC DIRECTIONS


Content Criteria


An innovative design in the form of an audiovisual video mapping, with special consideration for the genius loci (spirit of the place). An individual, original, and sophisticated engagement with the site’s essence—its history, architecture, the people who shaped it, and historical events that have left visible and invisible traces. A compelling dramatic and narrative concept for a five-minute video work.

Design Criteria


An expression of individual visual and dramatic styles in developing the concept. A conscious avoidance of erratic spectacle, intrusive clichés, and unreflective historical reenactments.

Application Process 2025

Application Process 2025

1. Have a look at Location & History

2. Download PDF Call 2025

3. Register on our website and fill in all the required information

4. Don't forget to download the animation pack! You will find important guide lines, the building mask and 3D-Models of the competition buildings inside.

     Download Animation Pack

5. Apply by submitting your work

 


The closing date is Sunday, the 15th of June 2025, 23:59 CET.

Further questions can be sent to us via e-mail: info[at]genius-loci-weimar.org you will find the answers in the FAQ.

We look forward to your application!

Due to the historical and cultural significance of the site, the awarding authority reserves the right to announce a second round of the competition or to commission third parties with the productions if the first round of the competition does not achieve satisfactory results.