Brief Description:
The French-German Cultural Institute KULTUR ENSEMBLE PALERMO, curated by the Goethe-Institut Palermo and Institut Français Palermo, offers a three-month residency at the Harun Farocki Institut in Berlin. The program is designed for directors, curators, video artists, film theorists, and researchers in the audiovisual field based in Sicily, Italy. The residency takes place from late August to late November 2025 and includes grant funding, production support, studio space, and an exhibition opportunity.


Information & Application Details

  • Host Organization: Goethe-Institut / Institut Français – Harun Farocki Institut
  • Residency Duration: 3 months (August – November 2025)
  • Location: Berlin, Germany
  • Discipline: Digital / Video / Film / Research
  • Theme: No specific theme

 


Eligibility

  • Open to residents of Sicily (Italy)
  • No thematic restrictions
  • No age limits
  • Students are not eligible
  • Applications must be submitted in Italian and English, or only in English

 


How to Apply & Submission Requirements

  • Application Type: Online
  • Deadline: March 15, 2025
  • Required Documents:
    • Portfolio
    • CV
    • Project Description
  • Application Fee: None

 


Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Selected residents will be notified after the review process.


Program Benefits / Awards

  • Monthly grant: €1,500
  • Production budget: €500
  • Studio space provided
  • Private accommodation provided (rent-free)
  • Travel costs reimbursed
  • Final public presentation & exhibition in Berlin (Fall 2025)

 


Contact & Resources

  • Institut Français Palermo
    Address: via Paolo Gili, 4, 90138 Palermo, Italy
  • Official Open Call Link: Institut Français

 

Website: https://www.institutfrancais.it/fr/node/16414#/