What happens after I submit my fluxwork?
We’ll be in touch by email after the deadline (August 31) to let all entrants know about our timeline and next steps.

When will you announce the Circuit 08 finalists?
Finalist producers will be notified by mid-September, then announced publicly September 17-19 at Transom 25.

When will you announce the Circuit Selects?
Circuit Select producers will be notified in October, then announced publicly in mid-November. These fluxworks will be shared widely after we premiere them with Maine Public in mid-November.

How strict is this 3-minute prompt?
We encourage you to embrace the challenge of landing right at 3:00, but we can be a little bit (dare we say) fluxible. That said, we recommend not pushing it shorter than 2:55 or longer than 3:05.

What does a sonic fluctuation mean?
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How did you end up partnering with Ragged Coast Chocolates?
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What does it mean to have Maine Public as a “media partner”?
x (media partner is the correct terminology, right? also is Transom considered some kind of partner?)

What prompted the decision to work with Transom and local stories for Circuit 08?
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I’ve submitted to previous circuits. Is it ok to submit again?
100% yes! You are welcome to submit to any and every circuit, even if your fluxwork is selected as a finalist or Circuit Select.

Can I work with a partner or team on my fluxwork?
Absolutely, you’re welcome to partner up. However, should your fluxwork be chosen as a Circuit Select, you’ll only receive 1x the honorarium of $XXXXX.

Can I submit a non-English fluxwork?
Yes! If you do, we’ll ask that you also send us a subtitled video and English transcript.

Can I submit a fluxwork from outside the US?
Yes yes yes! We hope to hear fluxworks from all over the world.

Do I have to commit to being present for the live premiere?
No, if your fluxwork is chosen as a Circuit Select you will not be obligated to attend the premiere of Circuit 08 with Maine Public in November XXXXXX. But we hope you can make it, and if possible will offer a small travel stipend to help you get there.

Can I adapt a previously-produced story for Audio Flux?
Not if this previously-produced story has been published anywhere. Your fluxwork should by and large be an original piece, crafted in response to the Circuit prompts. (With all due respect, this is pretty much the point of Audio Flux.)

Will Audio Flux offer any editorial support?
Given the expected volume of submissions, we’re not able to offer editorial support. But we always encourage people to share their work with colleagues or peers for feedback, before submitting.

How are you deciding on your Circuit Selects?
The Audio Flux team will listen to every submission and decide on a list of finalists, which will then be shared with a small selection committee, which will pick Circuit Selects based on originality, story choice, use of prompts, use of sound, and overall impression. The Circuit 08 selection committee will include the AF team and fluxmakers from Circuit 06. XXXXXXX

Can I post my fluxwork on my website or another podcast?
If your submission is chosen as a Circuit Select it will be shared widely and featured on this website and in the Audio Flux Podcast. You’re also welcome to share your fluxwork elsewhere – we just ask that you keep us informed about other public opportunities, and credit Audio Flux in those instances, à la "This piece was originally produced for Audio Flux."

Do I have to pay or sign anything to submit a fluxwork?
No, it’s absolutely free to submit your work! We do ask that you read and acknowledge having read our official rules, along with your submission, which include terms relevant to if/when your fluxwork is chosen as a Circuit Select, and which give Audio Flux permission to feature your fluxwork on our website, at AF events and related opportunities, and in our podcast. Please note that we have done our best to tailor our agreement to be creator-friendly!

Will I own my fluxwork after submitting it?
Yes, you retain ownership of your fluxwork whether or not it’s chosen as a Circuit Select. Terms outlining permission and usage can be found in our Circuit 08 official rules.

Can I develop a longer piece, series or show from my fluxwork?
Yes! We hope that your fluxwork inspires you toward more production. If it’s chosen as a Circuit Select,  we’ll ask you to agree to some parameters around timing and crediting, and will loudly cheer you on from the sidelines.