3 Villa Valmont calls for applications

Located in the Bordeaux region, Villa Valmont is an artist residency dedicated to writing.

Residencies cover a wide range of fields: writing for feature-length documentaries, fiction and animation, as well as ceramic and creative writing projects.

Residencies are open to writers who have already produced works in their respective fields. Projects must include a period of research and creation. Candidates may be accompanied by a collaborator for a maximum period of 15 days.

Each of the three residencies comes with a grant of €500 gross per week. Travel and accommodation costs are covered.

For residencies of 3 to 4 weeks, prizewinners must devote up to 30% of their time to mediation activities (workshops, public meetings, etc.).Candidates may be accompanied by a collaborator for a maximum period of 15 days.

Running from October 13 to November 12, 2025, and lasting from 1 week to 1 month, the competition is open to professionals who have already made at least one documentary film (short, single or feature-length) for television, the web, online platforms or cinema.

The residency will take place between June 2 and July 2, 2025, and will last from 1 week to 1 month. Applicants must have already directed at least one feature film (short, single or full-length) for television, the web, online platforms or cinema.

The residency will take place between April 18 and May 18, 2025, and will last from 1 week to 1 month. It is open to directors who have already made at least one animated film (short, single or feature) for television, the web, online platforms or cinema.