CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR THE CINECOMEDIES LAB WRITING RESIDENCY

The aim of this residency is to support authors in the delicate phase of script development. The aim is to help them overcome the challenges of dramaturgy, rhythm and the exploration of different possible narrative paths.

In a spirit of exchange and cross-fertilization, participants are supervised by experienced consultants who are themselves screenwriters, confronted on a daily basis with the realities of writing.

They also receive training in the art of the pitch – a key exercise in convincing professionals to support and finance a project.

  • Writing director: Jonathan Rio

  • Number of projects selected: up to 6 feature films

The stages of the residency :

  • June 13, 2025: Closing date for entries

  • September 8 to 12, 2025 – Arenberg Creative Mine (France)
    First session: Analysis of each project, development of narrative structures and character sheets.

  • October 6 to 10, 2025 – Arenberg Creative Mine (France)
    Second session: Script development, plot construction and dialogue.

  • November 3 to 6, 2025 – FIFCL, Liège (Belgium)
    Third session: Intensive pitch training (concept pitch, elevator pitch), followed by a presentation of projects to industry professionals as part of the Liège International Comedy Film Festival.

Terms and conditions :

  • Residency is free of charge.

  • Accommodation, meals and transfers are provided by CineComedies Lab and FIFCL.

  • Authors are responsible for their own transport costs to and from their place of residence.

  • Only one author per project is accepted.

  • Attendance at all three sessions is compulsory.

Documents required to apply :

  • A short pitch (3 lines maximum)

  • A long synopsis (up to 3 pages)

  • Two dialogue sequences

  • A note of intent

  • A biography

  • Visual references (images, moodboards, etc.)

(All in PDF – max 4 Mb, to be sent to: lab@festival-cinecomedies.com)

The CineComedies Lab is a program initiated by CineComedies and supported by the Communauté d’Agglomération La Porte du Hainaut, Creative Mine, Pictanovo, the Walloon Region, the Liège International Comedy Film Festival and Wallimage. It takes place between Arenberg Creative Mine (France), Lille (France) and Liège (Belgium).

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