Tressie Magazine Issue 1:
Introducing Tressie Magazine!
The International Black Women’s Film Festival is re-introducing a revamped and reworked version of its original magazine called Vivid.Id.
Vivid.Id is now renamed Tressie Magazine!
Tressie Magazine is name after the first Black woman to produce, write and direct her own film in 1929 …her name was Tressie Souders!
In Tressie Magazine you’ll find insightful articles about your favorite Black actresses, including a refreshingly contemporary look at style, music and the film industry –especially in regards to women of color.
Writing for Tressie Magazine
Tressie Magazine is now accepting ongoing/open submissions from writers who are interested in submitting an article.
Submissions to Tressie Magazine are non-exclusive and a byline is given to the author including a 50-word biography with photo. Tressie Magazine does not provide monetary compensation or reimbursement for articles, submissions, travel expenses, research expenses, or supply expenses, nor is Tressie Magazine liable for any injury, perjury, or distress incurred during the process of researching or writing an article/submission or after submitting an article/submission.
Tressie Magazine has a number of areas of the magazine, and you are strongly encouraged to read the theme of each issue before submitting work in order to increase the chances of your submission being considered for print.
Submissions to Tressie Magazine are non-exclusive, meaning that the author, photographer, stylist, or model retains their right to reprint any material submitted to Tressie Magazine; however, non-exclusive rights only pertains to the raw material submitted to the magazine and does not include layout, editing, cropping or digital manipulation in the final print, online and mobile versions of Tressie Magazine.
*Final press sheets are available to submitters upon request.
If you’re interested in submitting an article that would fit the magazine, please submit to your area below. We are welcoming submissions to the following areas.
Feature (750 – 3,000 words)
A feature story is over 750 words and is focused on one main issue or person. Features include in-depth interviews, investigative reports, reports, and main ideas. Given the length of the Feature, it can continue over several pages, but must be at least two pages. Features can be cover stories if an individual or celebrity is profiled. Features must be timely, and no more than two years old from the date of the interview or report.
Pop-Ups (500 words, or less)
This is a 500-word, or less, profile of an emerging star that mainstream audiences may not know. These artists can be from around the world or from the U.S. If you are profiling an emerging star, please make them interesting and include a listing of their work. Do not submit a standard bio. Include non-provocative photos of the following: 1) Headshot, 2) full shot, and 3) editorial shot. Profiles will be selected based on the quality of the photos submitted, their resume and the quality of the profile.
The Money Shot (50 to 150 words)
These are movie/casting/hire deals that have been brokered, or are in the process of being brokered, with major studios. Do not submit deals that are confidential and that may jeopardize your deal.
Lists (500 – 700 words)
Popularity lists or other “countdown” lists are welcomed. You can use your creativity to create lists based on films by and/or featuring Black women from around the world. Lists should be in increments of 10, i.e., Top Ten, Best 20, 100 Countdown, etc. Always include photos and their body of work in case editors or readers are not familiar with them. (Clearly label photos in the metadata or title.)
Frontier Women (500 – 1,000 words)
These are Black women in the film industry before the 1990’s who broke barriers in film, or have an exceptional filmography.
…And Scene (300 – 1,000 words)
Films featuring and/or directed by Black women from around the world are highlighted with an essay on why the film made an impact either on the author, the reader or society.
Podcast (online – 3 to 5 minutes)
We welcome digitally recorded interviews for inclusion in a Tressie Magazine podcast that will be available online only. Clear interviews with minimal (if not non-existent) background noise. Audio interviews must identify each speaker and interviewer before any interview, or a 30-second to 1-minute introduction. Adult language is acceptable, but sexually-explicit language is not acceptable unless the interview is regarding sex workers or the sex industry. (Adult language and situations must be acknowledged verbally before the interview begins.) Tressie Magazine only accepts Mp3 compressed audio files. All podcasts are presented with the Tressie Magazine music opening and can be edited by editors.
The first issue is set for publishing in March 2011.
…More Information to Come! (No calls, please.)
Submissions
Submissions to “Themed” issues have deadlines. Please check the web-site for dates. Other submissions are open-ended.
Submissions are NOT guaranteed for inclusion in Tressie Magazine. If your article will be used, you will be notified before publication via email. Only accepted submissions for publication will be notified.
There is no monetary or in-kind compensation for submitted material beyond an author bio (50 words, or less), an author URL, non-exclusive rights (author retains rights but provides permission to post to Tressie Magazine), and image posting(s). All images/photos submitted must be provided with a release or licensing information.
