{"id":9242,"date":"2026-03-03T22:18:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T22:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taifasfestival.ro\/?p=9242"},"modified":"2026-03-03T22:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T22:26:13","slug":"taifas-film-residency-2026-open-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taifasfestival.ro\/en\/taifas-film-residency-2026-open-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Call \u2013 TAIFAS Film Residency 2026 | Timi\u0219oara"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>TAIFAS \u2013 Balkan Film and Culture Festival<\/strong> is an annual autumn event that brings Balkan cinema closer to the public, connects diverse communities, and promotes a new generation of filmmakers. The first edition, New Beginnings, took place in 2023 in Timi\u0219oara, during the year the city held the title of European Capital of Culture. The second edition, in October 2024, followed, with Freedom as its central theme, explored through the lens of Balkan culture. The third edition took place last year, focusing on Tolerance, Inclusion, and Acceptance, with a special emphasis on stories and perspectives from marginalized communities across the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s festival, themed <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, will occur from October 12th to 17th, 2026, in Timi\u0219oara, Romania. The International Film Residency Program, hosted during the TAIFAS festival, provides young filmmakers with 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<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The residency includes:<\/b><\/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 Ivana Mladenovic. (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<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants will develop their work-in-progress in a collaborative and creative environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Eligibility<\/b><\/p>\n<p><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 European 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><br \/>\nSelection Process<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Taifas Film Festival team will review applications. Selection will be based on the project\u2019s originality, feasibility, and alignment with the residency\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do we offer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><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<p><b><br \/>\nHow to Apply<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadline: <\/span><b>May 1st, 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply, submit your work in progress along with any supporting materials (e.g. script, mood board) via this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/CMzLvEoSMQDEBYTL7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/CMzLvEoSMQDEBYTL7<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><br \/>\nContact Us<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any questions, feel free to contact: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asociatia.contrasens@gmail.com <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S\u00eenziana Pintean, Film Residency Coordinator &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sinzianapintean0@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taifas Film Festival is a multi-annual project for 2025-2027, supported through the \u201cLandmarks in Culture\u201d Program, funded by the Municipality of Timi\u0219oara through the Projects Center, and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Administration of the National Cultural Fund.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TAIFAS \u2013 Balkan Film and Culture Festival is an annual autumn event that brings Balkan cinema closer to the public, connects diverse communities, and promotes a new generation of filmmakers. 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