Short Description
At the edges of Europe languages meet, morph and both make & break communities. The first Sonic Bridges film will explore how languages mingling at the edges of europe are used to both include and exclude.
This is an opportunity for an EU or Balkan-based writer to create a spoken word or sung piece for the 10-13 minute film being created as the output for the first MCSB commission in collaboration with a filmmaker and composer in Ireland. The use of personal, official, and unofficial archives is encouraged rooting the storytelling in lived experience of the changing power of language in relation to changing location
Eligibility
This is a paid commission opportunity for EU or Balkan-based researchers, writers, poets, songwriters, playwrights or librettists to join a creative team exploring language as identity in Ireland. At the edges of Europe languages meet, morph and both make & break communities. The first Sonic Bridges film will explore how languages mingling at the edges of europe are used to both include and exclude.
This is an opportunity for an EU or Balkan based writer to create a spoken word or sung piece for the 10-13 minute film being created as the output for the first MCSB commission in collaboration with a film maker and composer in Ireland. the use of personal, official and unofficial archives is encouraged rooting the storytelling in lived experience of the changing power of language in relation to changing location.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Artist Fee: EUR3000 + travel expenses and accommodation + production budget
Entry Fee
None
Location
Ireland
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 27 July 2025
Website Link: https://www.sonicbridges.com/open-call-blog/opencall1
