Nordland Visual Theatre (Figurteateret i Nordland) is a county-owned, project-oriented theatre that produces visual theatre. The Theatre was established in 1991 and has a permanent staff of 6 employees. We are located in Stamsund, in the heart of Lofoten. Each year, we produce 5-6 performances in collaboration with professional theatre artists/troupes from both Norway and abroad. Most performances co-produced by NVT are offered a tour in Nordland County. In all, we present 100-150 performances on tour in Nordland each year. In addition, we arrange pre-project workshops, workshops and seminars, as well as participate in festivals.

The Visual Theatre today is undergoing a period of change between classical puppet theatre and more modern crossover productions intersecting the fields of visual arts, theatre, dance and multimedia. NVT participates actively in the development of the newer forms of performance, while at the same time we continue to work with the more traditional forms of expression associated with visual theatre.

See this video to learn more about Nordland Visual Theatre.

WHAT YOU MAY APPLY FOR:

NVT offers the opportunity to apply for co-production and pre-project assistance. 
Note:
The offer applies all year round, but we would like to point out that residency periods in the summer season (approx. within the period 1 July to 10 August) take place during a time period when the theatre's staff are not available in the same way as in a co-production due to the summer holidays. Residencies during this period therefore place extra demands on the group's ability to work independently and their ability to fulfill their project goals. NVT offers co-production assistance and pre-project assistance.

CO-PRODUCTION:

In a coproduction NVT covers aprox. 20-50% of the total production costs. What this equals in exact amounts depends on the global budget size. There is obviously a limit to how much NVT can provide as production support!
NVT also covers all living expenses in the period in which the group is in Stamsund, ie travel and transport to and from Stamsund, per-diems and lodging.
NVT provides rehearsal space (black box 9.5 mx 9.5 m), stage equipment (sound, light, touring rig, etc.) and technical assistance during the contract period in Nordland.
 
WHAT'S THE TERMS? 
You must find a way to cover the rest (approx 50-80%) of your production costs, using other funding partners.
You must be organized as self-employed or company. We give your company a project support/funding that you must administer yourself.
You are responsible for hiring / contracting your partners and cover all additional expenses.
You agree to undertake a tour of the production in Nordland county, Norway.
NB! After the contract period it is your production! NVT does not ask for any commisions or royalties. The only condition is that NVT are credited as the co-producer in the program, poster etc. See requirements for crediting.
 
TOUR
Note that not all co-productions are offered a tour. A tour offer depends on NVT's budgets, tour partners and the groups capability to tour independently. NVT reserves the right to evaluate the performance on an artistic basis before giving a offer to tour the show. 
A tour in Nordland usually lasts 1 to 3 weeks depending on who is the target audience. During a tour in Nordland NVT covers all expenses (travel, hotel, per diem, etc.) and fees for each performance (by contract). On a tour the show can be performed in a variety of venues like schools, theatres and "cultural houses".

All groups that enters a co-production contract with NVT also accepts to enter negotiations if offered a tour in Nordland County.

PRE-PROJECT:

It is also possible to apply to work on a pre-project (R&D). The offer is extended to applicants who have an innovative and good idea, but who do not otherwise have the opportunity to try it out or to plan/develop it in specific detail. No obligations are imposed on either the applicant or NVT to pursue the project further.  

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
 

Who is applying and what you/your organization are applying for. Indicate who is responsible for the project and whether you/your organization are applying for co-production or a pre-project.

A description of the proposed project:
One general requirement for the project description is that it communicates clearly and informatively concerning the production that you wish to realize and co-produce. Try to describe the production in such a way that it will help readers who are not "insiders" to understand as well as possible how you think. Attach a manuscript, draft of a manuscript, plot or storyline, scenario, if available. Include a video, sketches or drawings of stage settings, scenography, costumes, examples of music, etc.

A substantiation of your project:
Describe why you wish to stage this particular performance, as well as your intentions for the production, in terms of: - Use of dramatic devices, plot, character, conflict, etc. - Use of stage effects, sound, music, lighting, costumes, scenography, materials, technical effects, etc. - What you intend to convey, target group. - An overview of all participants: Who are the people proposed to be involved in the production? Include CVs for participants.

Production plan: 
Define the time frame during which you wish to work in Stamsund. Also indicate what you plan to do with the finished product when co-production with NVT is completed.  

Production budget:
Attach a budget that provides an overview your total production expenses. (Not including future touring). And how you plan to finance it (income/support).
 

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply online in this form 
Or by mail to: application.fin(a)nfk.no.
Note: If applying by email, remember to download, fill in and submit the application form (PDF, 143 kB)