Organizer Information
CASA PIP is an independent, artist-led residency platform based in rural central Portugal, dedicated to supporting filmmakers and audiovisual practitioners through slow, self-directed creative time in a natural environment. Unlike institutional or production-heavy residency models, CASA PIP is structured as a non-institutional, process-based retreat space designed to prioritize artistic freedom, reflection, and experimentation.
The initiative was developed by filmmakers in response to the growing need for accessible, unstructured creative environments where artists can step away from production pressures. CASA PIP operates outside of traditional funding hierarchies and instead focuses on providing material conditions for thinking, researching, and creating in isolation or collaboration, depending on the artist’s needs.
Its philosophy emphasizes artistic autonomy, allowing residents to define their own working rhythm, whether that involves intensive production, research-based development, or periods of rest and non-productivity.
Title & Description
CASA PIP Film & Moving Image Residency – Self-Directed Creative Retreat in Portugal
CASA PIP is a residency in a remote village nestled within the Portuguese mountains. Founded by and designed for filmmakers, CASA PIP offers residents peace and space to work independently in any capacity they require, giving them sole access to the entire house for work periods of up to a month. CASA PIP is an unstructured, no-rules residency. Residents may use the space to write, research, edit, experiment, play, think, or rest, depending on their specific creative needs.
Categories
- Film,
- Media,
- Video Art,
- Writing,
- Music
Eligibility
Open to anyone who works or wants to work in the making of films in any capacity, anywhere in the world (directors, writers, actors, production designers, composers, sound designers, cinematographers, etc.)
Program Benefits & Awards
Each selected resident is granted free and exclusive use of CASA PIP for a period of up to one month, in a month of their choosing
Application Fee
€35 application fee (non-refundable)
Application Requirements
One paragraph description of the artist, one paragraph description of the artist's goals for the residency and one work sample (either 1 minute or 1 page, depending on the medium)
Applications may range from highly specific project proposals to exploratory or conceptual intentions
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
- Notification Date: 31 October 2026
- Residency Period: 2027 (1-month individual stays, scheduled per selected applicants)
- Duration per Resident: Up to 1 month
Location
Central Portugal
Additional Details
Applications are chosen by a jury of international film professionals. The jury for 2027 residencies consists of John Greyson, Nolitha Refilwe Mkulisi, and Marcelo Pereira