Together with the Council of Europe Eurimages Fund, Pop Up Film Residency is proud to launch the 6th edition of Pop Up Film Residency Eurimages — a residency created to support experienced women filmmakers at a crucial stage of their careers.
This programme was born from a shared commitment to diversity, inclusion, and fairer opportunities in the film industry. While emerging filmmakers can often access a range of development platforms, support becomes far scarcer for directors and screenwriters working on their third or later feature film. This gap affects many filmmakers, and especially women.
That is where we want to make a difference.
Pop Up Film Residency is a network of individual, tailor-made residencies designed to give filmmakers the time, focus, and support needed to move their projects forward. The selected resident will receive three weeks dedicated entirely to their feature film project, along with consultations with a mentor chosen specifically for the project.
The 2026 Residency
The 2026 edition will take place in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands (Denmark), from 8 to 30 June 2026.
The residency will be hosted by producer Jón Hammer and his team at Outlier Projects, with the programme managed by Matthieu Darras. This will be the fifth Pop Up Film Residency organised in the Faroe Islands with Jón Hammer as host since 2021.
Who Can Apply
This call is open to women filmmakers of any age who:
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are nationals or citizens of one of the Council of Europe Eurimages member countries
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have written or directed at least two feature films
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are currently developing a third or later feature film
What You Receive
The selected filmmaker will take part in a three-week residency focused entirely on project development, in an environment designed for concentration, reflection, and creative exchange.
As part of the residency, the participant will benefit from:
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an individual residency tailored to the project’s needs
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dedicated time and space to work
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consultations with a professional mentor selected specifically for the project
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the support of Pop Up Film Residency and its local host team in Tórshavn
Selection Process
The resident and project will be selected by an international jury. Jury members for the 2026 edition are:
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Annemarie Jacir – filmmaker, Palestine
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Chie Hayakawa – filmmaker, Japan
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Guneet Monga – producer, India
Timeline
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23 March 2026 – Call for applications opens
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20 April 2026 – Deadline for applications
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5 May 2026 – Interviews with shortlisted applicants
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14 May 2026 – Announcement of the selected applicant in Cannes
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8–30 June 2026 – Residency in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
How to Apply
To apply, fill in the registration form HERE.
As part of your application, you will be asked to upload:
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a treatment
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an intention note outlining your vision and aims for the project
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a motivation letter so we can better understand how the residency can support you
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your CV, including your previous works
Please also provide access to samples of your previous work. Short films are accepted.
A Programme with Proven Impact
With the support of Eurimages, the previous editions of the residency have already benefited five experienced women filmmakers from Europe, with strong artistic and professional outcomes:
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Jenni Toivoniemi (Finland), 2021 – Eve’s Call
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Ivana Mladenovic (Serbia/Romania), 2022 – Sorella di Clausura
Best Director, Sarajevo Film Festival 2026 -
Lina Lužytė (Lithuania), 2023 – What Kind of People Are You?
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Melisa Liebenthal (Argentina/Germany), 2024 – I’m Not Carrie Bradshaw
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Marysia Nikitiuk (Ukraine), 2025 – Noah
In addition, two special editions of the programme were organised in 2022 and 2023 exclusively for Ukrainian women filmmakers:
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Maryna Vroda (Ukraine), 2022 – Stepne
Best Director, Locarno Film Festival 2023 -
Alina Matochkina (Ukraine), 2023 – Mother
These results have made clear how urgently this kind of support is needed. The programme responds to a part of the industry that remains too often overlooked: the continued development of experienced women filmmakers. Supporting these voices is essential to addressing persistent gender inequality in European cinema and ensuring that more diverse stories continue to be made.
Questions?
For any questions, please contact Matthieu Darras, Director of Pop Up Film Residency, at:
matthieu.darras@popupfilmresidency.org