Introduction

Filmverkstaden has been active since 2010 and has been running an art residency since 2018. We have been providing unique opportunities in working with analogue film and photography from our base in Vaasa. We have extensive experience with innovative workshops, expanding knowledge and inspiring many others to push the boundaries of the media.

Now Filmverkstaden is announcing an open call for 5 artists based in Finland for a one-month residency in Vaasa focused on analogue film or photography.

Film is not dead but it is changing. This AA residency offers the opportunity to dive into the media of analogue film or photography, to experiment, to innovate and to let these media evolve into the future.

What do we ask?

We are looking for innovative proposals that question, challenge or change the conventional ways of working with analogue film or photography.

As the residency focuses on innovative projects, cross-media research, productions or collaborations are also welcomed.

During the residency, the public is kept updated about the process, as the residency artist publishes regularly on our social media, Facebook and Instagram.

At the end of the residency, the artist makes a presentation, which can be a lecture, film screening, expanded cinema performance or exhibition of the new work.

The guest artist writes a report on the stay, the research, the process and the result.

What do we offer?

• An individual residency of one month including accommodation, 24/7 access to Filmverkstaden facilities and a grant of €1200. The grant is intended to cover the cost of living. 
• A material grant:  A grant of 500€ is offered to cover material costs.
• Grant for slow travel: Residents are encouraged to choose a slow means of travel. Slow travel means avoiding ecologically unsustainable means of transport, such as flying.
• Accommodation: Filmverkstaden offers a 30m2 apartment in an old wooden building in a quiet area in the centre of Vaasa close to Filmverkstaden. It is possible to bring family or a friend to join or visit during the residency. 
• Working space: Filmverkstaden offers 24/7 access to its facilities. There is a fully functioning dark room with equipment. At times the workspace needs to be shared with others.
• Peaceful working environment: Filmverkstaden is based in Vaasa, the sunniest city of Finland. The small and friendly city with the peaceful rural surroundings provide a productive setting for focusing on your work.
• Workshop: Each artist invited to the residency is offered a tailor made workshop in the beginning of their residency. The workshop aims to kick-start the research and production and is tailored to the proposed work plan offering new techniques and knowledge. The workshops are led by internationally renowned artists.
• Assistance: Senior members of Filmverkstaden are employed as technical assistants, contact persons and/or guides embedding the guest artists in a local context.
• Possibilities for presentation of the project.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for the AA residency, the applicant must be a Finland-based professional visual artist. The program welcomes applications from artists at an established point in their practice, although not necessarily working predominantly with audiovisual art. No previous experience with analogue film or photography is needed.

Application

• Workplan
• CV
• Portfolio
• Free formulated letter of intent stating preferred time of stay between July 2022-March 2023.
• Bundle all documents into one pdf, with your firstname_lastname as title.
• Send in your application on May 15th 2022 or before to mail@filmverkstaden.fi

Inquiries mail@filmverkstaden.fi

Generously supported by

Arts Promotion Center Finland

Suomen Kulttuurirahasto

Harry Schaumans Stiftelse

KulturÖsterbotten

City of Vaasa