{"id":8409,"date":"2025-02-23T17:45:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T17:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taifasfestival.ro\/?p=8409"},"modified":"2025-09-15T08:03:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:03:48","slug":"open-call-for-filmmakers-taifas-film-residency-program-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taifasfestival.ro\/en\/open-call-for-filmmakers-taifas-film-residency-program-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Call for Filmmakers: TAIFAS Film Residency Program &#8211; Timi\u0219oara (Romania), October 13-19, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>TAIFAS \u2013 Balkan Film and Culture Festival <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is an annual autumn event that brings Balkan films closer to the public, connects diverse communities, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nd promotes a new generation of filmmakers<\/span><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first edition, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Beginnings<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, took place in 2023 in Timi\u0219oara \u2013 the year Timi\u0219oara held the title European Capital of Culture. The second edition took place last year in October, with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as its central theme, explored through the lens of Balkan culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s festival, themed <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tolerance, Inclusion, and Acceptance, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will occur from October 13th to 19th, 2025, in Timi\u0219oara, Romania. The International Film Residency Program, hosted during the TAIFAS festival, provides young filmmakers hands-on experience. The program aims to foster meaningful connections, future collaborations, and enhanced visibility for Balkan cinema.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About the Residency<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The residency includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical 6-day workshops guided by film director<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm3875677\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ivana Mladenovic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (subject to change; any updates will be communicated promptly)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet-and-greet sessions with directors, producers, and actors invited to the festival.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to all screenings and connecting events.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants will develop their <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work in progress<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a collaborative and creative environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Eligibility<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are looking for young filmmakers under 30 or film students with a short film project in development.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants must be residents of a Central or Eastern Europe country.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants must have a minimum B2 level of English proficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Projects can be at the script stage or any other phase of production.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completed short films are not eligible, as projects will be developed further during the residency in collaboration with the mentor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Selection Process<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Taifas Film Festival team will review applications. Selection will be based on the project&#8217;s originality, feasibility, and alignment with the residency&#8217;s goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What do we offer?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation during the festival<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverage of transportation and Visa costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast &amp; Lunch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to all screenings and connecting events\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>How to Apply<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Deadline: May 1st, 2025.<br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply, submit your<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work in progress <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">along with any supporting materials (e.g. script, mood board) via this link: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/6Ey2C7KPMqiGXRSq8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/6Ey2C7KPMqiGXRSq8<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Contact Us<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any questions, feel free to contact:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udce7 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:asociatia.contrasens@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asociatia.contrasens@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>S\u00eenziana Pintean<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Film Residency Coordinator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udce7 sinzianapintean0@gmail.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcde +40 748 779 730<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Taifas Film Festival is a multi-annual project for 2025-2027, supported through the &#8220;Landmarks in Culture&#8221; Program, funded by the Municipality of Timi\u0219oara through the Projects Center.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TAIFAS \u2013 Balkan Film and Culture Festival is an annual autumn event that brings Balkan films closer to the public, connects diverse communities, and promotes a new generation of filmmakers. 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