APPLICATION INFORMATION

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MAKE AN ACCOUNT, REGISTER YOUR GROUP, PAY THE $50 APPLICATION FEE.

Application Policies and Procedures for Artists

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST READ AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

Important Dates You Should Know
Perks of Producing + Presenting + Performing in the Fringe
Who is selected?
Artist Applications
BYOV/OFF Fringe - May 13, to May 25, 2025
Bi-National Fringe - May 17-18, & May 24-25, 2025 - Mexico

Important 2024-2025 Dates You Should Know

2025 San Diego International Fringe Festival | Tuesday, May 13 to Sunday, May 25, 2025 (Dates subject to change)

July 4 thru October 31 at Noon, 2024: Artist Registration open for all productions: FRINGE MANAGED VENUES.
November 30, 2024 Early Bird Discount Deadline for Production Fees for FRINGE MANAGED VENUES.
Jan 31, 2025: Production Fees Due (NO DISCOUNT). Artists / Groups with "Unpaid" production fees will unfortunately need to be removed from the festival and the next productions in line will replace the open slot(s). FRINGE MANAGED VENUES
February 15, 2025 Artist & Show Line-up announced with tickets available for sale of shows available, so far.
February 28, 2025 BYOV Production Fees Due.
May 13, 2025 Show Press Previews (your chance to share a 2 minute Tid-Bit to promote your show.
May 13, thru May 25, 2025 Full Festival.
May 25, 2025 Closing Night Party and AWARDS

Perks of Producing + Presenting + Performing in the Fringe

Exposure, exposure, and exposure - on a local, national, and international level!

• Reviews by critics to perpetuate additional material to aid in promoting future bookings.
• Resume / CV- and portfolio-boosting opportunities.
• National & International networking opportunities.

Reduced risk through shared production expenses.
Unparalleled platform for presenting new works.
Potential of participating in special events and programs, including EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, school assembly programs, and other opportunities.

Who is selected

Participants (productions/shows) will be selected on a non-juried, non-censored basis (meaning creative works are not reviewed prior to submission and acceptance into the festival).

Of the accepted artists, the final breakdown is:

• 50% Local
• 25% National
• 25% International

50% of participants in each category (Local/National/International) are selected on first-come/first-served basis.
The remaining 50% of participants in each category are selected by lottery.

Artist Revenue: 100% (of face value) ticket sales goes to artists.

Production Fees & Venue Size (subject to change)

• BYOV $325
• 60-99 Seats $600
• 100+ Seats $700
• 200+ Seats $800
• Bi-National (Venue in Mexico) $175

We schedule your five performances in an appropriate venue based on: the venue size requested during the application process, schedule requirements, schedule conflicts, and technical needs. It is possible to add additional performances for a fee (subject to availability).

Artist Applications

APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE: $50 (Non-refundable).

Apply EARLY to make sure you have a chance to be in the first 50% of applicants. We understand if you're developing new works. The most important thing, for now, is making sure you submit your application before the festival's Fringe Managed venues are full. YOU MUST FINALIZE ALL DETAILS BY Feb 28TH.

PRODUCTION FEES (following acceptance into the festival): $325 - $800. Production fees cover the following:

• Venue rental costs (for Fringe Managed Venues)
• Five assigned performances /events (varies depending on venue size).
• Listing in the FRINGE printed Guide (distributed county-wide).
• Box Office / Ticket sales (for ticketed events) through the FRINGE - online, and box offices.
• Support services from Fringe staff including an Artist Services Team, Publicity & Marketing.
• Tech Crew Costs (for Fringe Managed Venues)
• Other Options
  • You may add additional performances for a fee (subject to availability): $150.
  • Option to add One performance in a Bi-National Fringe Venue (if selected) in Tijuana, Mexico: $175.

Venue Ground Plans and pictures of each space will be available TBD.

PLEASE NOTE, fringe does not provide:

• Projectors, screens or computers for video, PowerPoint or projection.
• Except in certain venues, Fringe does not provide microphones, only audio playback.
• Most Fringe venues are intimate and so do not normally require amplification of performers' voices.

Artist General FAQs

Show Running Times:

• 45-60 minutes
• The maximum running time in Fringe-managed venues is 60 minutes.
• Lights will go down at 60 minutes.

Technical Requirements & Details:
Fringe-sponsored venues provide audio playback and limited lighting. Storage of sets and props is limited. You have 10 minutes for set up and 10 minutes to strike.

• Each group will receive one 2.5 hour tech rehearsal prior to their first performance in the Festival.
• All load in of scenery, spacing and cueing must be accomplished during this 2.5 hour period.
• Each Fringe-sponsored venue comes staffed with one technician tasked with executing sound and lighting cues for all performances. Please keep this in mind when considering how technically complicated you will make your show.

Show Submissions:
While San Diego International Fringe Festival does not censor material submitted, we do STRONGLY discourage the recycling of scripts that are (or have been) produced by regional and community theatres. This is your platform for "outside of the box" and "new works." We are particularly interested in post-fringe advancement.

Housing:
Artists are responsible for their own housing. HOWEVER, we will try to help people with BILLETING (host facilities & families) for artists that select this option.

BYOV/OFF Fringe - May 15 to May 25, 2025

BYOV (Bring Your Own Venue) is a venue or location outside the regular Fringe-Sponsored Venues. CLICK HERE (for more information)

Participating in The San Diego International Fringe Festival as a BYOV is an incredibly unique opportunity to produce creative and innovative theatre. Companies may choose to participate in the festival as a BYOV if their work is site-specific, or if they were not accepted through the "First-Come First Served / Lottery" process but are still interested in mounting a production as part of the festival.

BYOV - Who is selected?

Participants (productions/shows) will be selected on a non-juried, non-censored basis (meaning creative works are not reviewed prior to submission and acceptance into the festival). If you are planning a BYOV production and need help, please feel free to EMAIL the Fringe to discuss your idea(s) at info@sdfringe.org.

BYOV - Venues

We would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see artists take advantage of our beautiful city and present something totally OUTSIDE OF THE BOX!

Examples include:

• Bars, restaurants, retail space, meeting rooms, houses, parks, garages, warehouses, vacant lots, performance spaces, etc., that have not been secured by the Fringe.
• Consider any space that may compliment your work

It is the producing company's responsibility to make arrangements with the venue owner.

BYOV - Application & Production Fees 

APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE: $50 (Non-refundable).
BYOV Production Fees (following acceptance into the festival): $325.

PRODUCTION FEES cover the following expenses:

• Listing in the FRINGE virtual program.
• Box Office / Ticket sales (for ticketed events) through the FRINGE - online, & physical box office(s).
• Support services from Fringe staff including an Artist Services Team, publicity, and marketing.

OPTIONAL BI-NATIONAL FRINGE Venue: $150.

BYOV - Artist Revenue: 100% (of face value) ticket sales goes to artists.

BYOV Registration Deadline (subject to change)

BYOV Applications Open: July 4th, 2024.
BYOV Applications Close: Feb 28, 2025.

BYOV Finalization Deadlines (subject to change)

• Nov. 30 -   Early bird production fees ($275)
• Feb. 28:  Deadline for Production Fees  ($325)
• March 15: Artist Signed Agreements