Stimulated by The Cultuurfonds, MACA presents a residency for filmmakers, audiovisual artists and makers (preferably CAWA registered) who want to advance their artistic voice and explore their own artistic language. The residency offers 5 candidates a workspace for 5 months and a stipend of € 1.500.

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As the audiovisual industry operates in a neoliberal society it rewards a formulaic approach to the making of images and the creation of audiovisual works, many of those being produced in the Netherlands seem to look and feel like more of the same. Finding an own creative voice and daring to experiment is often disencouraged creatively, financially and practically despite the growing search for interdisciplinarity in this day and age. Therefore, how can one create a framework for themselves to navigate these pressures and stay true to their own vision/voice without being restricted by one art form?

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Giving audiovisual artists and makers a space and the freedom to further develop their artistic voice and explore their distinctively own artistic language, MACA presents a new artistic residency of five months that aims to stimulate talent to break out of the norms and create audiovisual works in their own fashion.  

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From February 13th till June 13th, the selected residents will be given a workspace in MACA, where they can develop their artistic voice and further explore their cinematic language in an environment where residents can learn from one another. A stipend of € 1.500,- is also offered per selected resident. The other MACA residents who are all working in the audiovisual industry can act as sources of information, inspiration and encouragement. MACA encourages the artists to explore their relationship within this community, and supports collaborations within the offered network. Furthermore, the residents will have access to an in-house DCP projector and spacious screening room and free access to the public events held at MACA, which often focus on talent development of the (Netherlands’) audiovisual industry. This artistic residency allows makers to work on their projects, organize screenings, test their material as work-in-progress showcases, or initiate other events that help them in developing their artistic practices, while also asking them to think about strategies that allow them to stay true to their voices in their careers after the residency. 

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At the end of their residencies, the selected participants are asked to showcase a personal manifesto — in any creative style, form or medium — that advocates for their own artistic language and testifies for a process of experimentation within MACA’s various spaces. 

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How to apply

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The application deadline is January 30th and applicants will be notified by February 7th. To apply, send a short proposal of what kind of manifesto you would like to develop during the residency and how it will help you guide your professional choices to find your voice (max 1 a4), alongside a short bio or CV (max 1a4). It can be submitted either in Dutch or English (English preferred as most of the selection Team is English speaking) or you can also apply by audio and/or video (English only) with a maximum length of 4 min for the proposal + bio/cv. 

Send your application to maca@loads.amsterdam.

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