Artist
REGULAR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
The following directions will apply for next year, 2025, but do not apply now.
GO TO EVENTOTRON https://hello.eventotron.com/
MAKE AN ACCOUNT, REGISTER YOUR GROUP, PAY THE $40 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 16, to May 26, 2024
Bi-National Fringe - May 18-19, & May 25-26, 2024- Mexico
Important 2023-2024 Dates You Should Know
2024 San Diego International Fringe Festival | Thursday, May 16 to Sunday, May 26, 2024 (Dates subject to change)
Oct 15 Noon thru Dec 20 Noon, 2023: Artist Registration opens for all productions: Fringe Managed Venues, BYOV, and Site Specific Venues.
February 14, 2024 Early Bird Discount Deadline for Production Fees.
February 28, 2024: 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).
March 15, 2024: Final Confirmation
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.
- International-level 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.
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)
- 30-59 Seats $425
- 60-99 Seats $575
- 100+ Seats $625
- 250+ Seats $725
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).
APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE: $40 (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): $425 - $725. 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): $85-$150.
- Option to add One performance in a Bi-National Fringe Venue (if selected) in Tijuana, Mexico: $99.
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.
Insurance:
We want to ensure that all shows are protected in the event that something goes wrong. So, like most fringe festivals, we require that shows are insured. The Fringe Festival requires participants to have commercial general liability. If you don’t already have insurance, you can buy a (low cost) Fringe-friendly short term (30-day) policy. We will help you with that. Est cost: $125.
BYOV/OFF Fringe - May 16 to May 26, 2024
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 mail@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: $40 (Non-refundable).
BYOV Production Fees (following acceptance into the festival): $250.
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: $99.
BYOV - Artist Revenue: 100% (of face value) ticket sales goes to artists.
BYOV Registration Deadline (subject to change)
BYOV Applications Open: Oct 15, 2023.
BYOV Applications Close: Feb 28, 2024.
BYOV Finalization Deadlines (subject to change)
- Jan. 31 - Early bird production fees ($175)
- Feb. 28: Deadline for Production Fees ($250)
- March 15: Artist Signed Agreements
