{"id":297,"date":"2019-08-25T15:53:16","date_gmt":"2019-08-25T15:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graphoui.org\/?post_type=soutiens&p=297"},"modified":"2025-10-01T14:20:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T14:20:26","slug":"appel-a-projets-a-des-artistes-audiovisuels-africains","status":"publish","type":"soutiens","link":"https:\/\/graphoui.org\/en\/soutiens\/appel-a-projets-a-des-artistes-audiovisuels-africains\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for projects aimed at African artists (Residencies)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Call for projects for a 1-3 month residency<\/strong> in Brussels for short film projects<\/strong> combining a documentary approach with an animation technique<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Next application deadline<\/strong>\u00a0to<\/span> be<\/span> announced<\/span> later<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Before submitting, please contact the production manager for pre-registration : Ellen Meiresonne – em (at) graphoui.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Atelier Graphoui (based in Brussels, Belgium) is an audiovisual laboratory open to experimentation and research, welcoming and supporting filmmakers who claim a singular cinematographic language on the edge of genres and forms.<\/p>\n

Since the 1990s, Atelier Graphoui has collaborated with partners and artists from the African continent active in the fields of visual arts, cinema and video. Since 2016, Atelier Graphoui has been one of seven Belgian cultural operators partnering Africalia<\/a>. As part of this collaboration, we welcome 1 sub-Saharan African artist in residence each year.<\/p>\n

These residencies involve the provision of working space and appropriate equipment for each stage of production, as well as individual support for the project. Costs associated with a stay in Belgium, including airfare, visa and other residency-related expenses, are covered by the grant.<\/p>\n

3 POSSIBLE WORKING STEPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Development, research and writing :
\nDuring a residency of up to 1 month, we can accompany you in a writing project. Starting from an idea and a strong intention, we propose to develop the script through writing workshops, while experimenting with animation techniques.<\/p>\n

2. Filming – Animation studio :
\nDuring a residency of up to 3 months, we will work with you to develop an animated language (cf. showreel<\/em> below) and help you draw up the animated shots required for your film project, as well as shooting any documentary shots that can be produced in Belgium.<\/p>\n

3. Post-production (editing, sound editing, mixing) :
\nDuring a residency of up to 2 months, we’ll do everything we can to finalize your film project as far as possible, based on the rushes and ideas in your suitcases.<\/p>\n

CRITERIAS<\/strong><\/p>\n

– The author(s) must be resident in sub-Saharan Africa and have a video or visual arts practice that they wish to set in motion.
\n– Submit a short film project (max. 20 min.) based on a documentary view of the world around us, including one or more animated sequences (all techniques included).
\n– Be of legal age, able to obtain a visa subject to a letter of invitation.
\n– Choose the stage of work (see working steps above) that will be the subject of the residency.<\/p>\n

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most important thing is to give us an idea of your project and your relationship with the subject (what you want to explore, using which works or practices for visual artists).<\/p>\n

The application must include :<\/strong><\/p>\n

– A video presentation between 5 and 8 min maximum, to be sent to project (at) graphoui.org<\/a> or via a link to YouTube, Dailymotion or other platforms. Explain who you are and your project. Explain concretely how you think our workshop could be useful to you, and present your formal intentions with regard to the project’s content (how the style and form of the project will be). Do this in a brief, summarized form (pitch).<\/p>\n

– Appendices, to be sent to project (at) graphoui.org<\/a>. Various documents illustrating the project: script, storyboard, location scouting report, mood board, rushes, drawings, photos… + the author’s CV (and the producer’s CV if there is one).<\/p>\n

In preparation for your application, consult our film catalog and current projects to gain a better understanding of our sensibilities and artistic approaches.<\/p>\n

Links : Catalog<\/a> \/ Info on Africalia<\/a><\/p>\n

SELECTION METHOD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Atelier Graphoui pre-selects 5 submissions for the reading committee. The authors will be notified by e-mail of their pre-selection.<\/p>\n

A rapporteur<\/em> then contacts the authors of the 5 selected projects to clarify any unclear points.<\/p>\n

The reading committee then gives its final opinion.<\/p>\n

SHOWREEL<\/strong><\/p>\n