LILA: OPEN CALL
Celebrating the Intersection of Art & Spirituality
Submissions Are Now Closed
We are overjoyed by the 500+ submissions that we received from artists and creatives around the world. Over the next few weeks, our team of curators and guest judges will be reviewing submissions across all categories.
Selections Announced: May 20, 2025
To celebrate, we’re also hosting our first ever LILA Open Salon — a free online gathering where we’ll showcase select submissions from our recent open call and celebrate the creativity, devotion, and artistry of our global community.
📅 LILA Salon: March 31, 2025
Be Featured in LILA’s Global Community
With a global community inspired by sacred traditions, we are inviting creators to showcase their work on LILA’s platforms.
Whether you are a filmmaker, musician, storyteller, or visual artist, this is an opportunity to have your work shared, amplified, and recognized.
What We’re Looking For
We invite artists, filmmakers, musicians, and storytellers to submit content that explores the intersection of art and spirituality—whether through sacred music recordings, intimate concerts, devotional dance performances, or storytelling that captures the essence of spiritual traditions.
We welcome works that celebrate the rich tapestry of traditions from around the world, spanning cultures, spiritual faiths, and regions.
📽️ Film & Storytelling – Short films, visual meditations, or sacred narratives
🎼 Music & Audio – Concert recordings, original compositions, prayers, or soundscapes
📷 Photography & Visual Art – Capturing moments of transcendence and sacred traditions
📝 Written Works – Poetry, essays, or personal reflections on devotion and spirituality
If your work bridges the realms of art, spirituality, and cultural preservation, we would love to amplify your voice and share your work with our global community.
Where Your Work Will Be Featured
Instagram (40K+ followers)
YouTube & SoundCloud
LILA Website & Online Journal
Viewcy (for Concerts & Films Only)
Benefits for Creators
Global Exposure – Your work shared with LILA’s community
Revenue Share on Viewcy – Earn 70% on concert/film features
Funding Support – Eligibility for future LILA small grants
Community Recognition – Be part of a global movement
Submission Guidelines
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MP4, MOV (max file size: 5GB) or YouTube/Vimeo links
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MP3 or WAV (max file size: 1GB)
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High-resolution JPEG or PNG
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PDF or Word format (max 2,000 words)
Submissions are now Closed
📣 Selections Announced: May 20, 2025
Join our LILA Salon — an online gathering where we’ll showcase select submissions from our recent open call and celebrate the creativity, devotion, and artistry of our global community.
📅 LILA Salon: March 31, 2025
