TETA Association has launched the 4th edition of Pustnik Screenwriters Residency, which will take place between 09-17 September 2018, at Port Cetate, Romania. Pustnik is the only Romanian initiative of this sort, dedicated to young and emerging filmmakers from all over the world.
During this nine-day retreat, eight screenwriters (three from Romania and five internationals) will develop their first or second feature-length screenplays. Producers from across Europe are also invited to participate in roundtable discussions and informal pitching sessions.
Applicants are required to have written at least one short or feature-length film which has screened at a notable international film festival. The working language of the residency is English, so fluency in English is mandatory.
The deadline for applications is 23rd of May 2018 and filmmakers can apply online at
www.pustnik.com. Any information regarding the application
process can be found in the
How to apply section. There are no application or participation fees and the organisers cover costs of accommodation and meals, as well as transport within Romania.
Besides dedicated writing time, Pustnik offers the participants the opportunity of meeting established producers from all over Europe who will give them feedback on their projects. At the end of the programme, the eight participants will pitch their projects in a cosy, informal setting.
Screenwriter Laurence Coriat will be one of the special guests at the 2018 residency. Laurence is best known for her collaborations with Michael Winterbottom, including
Wonderland (1999),
A Mighty Heart (2006) and
Genova (2008). She will share professional and creative insights with this year’s residents, and will also be available for one-on-one consultations.
Pustnik introduces this year a theme that revolves around the personal act of writing. “Don’t Panic” invites writers to leave behind fears and anxieties inevitable to all artists and brings to the table an uneasy but universal subject. The future residents and the guest speakers will be sharing their experiences and insights in overcoming the almighty writer’s panic.
The eight filmmakers will be selected by
Andreea Borțun (writer/director, Romania), Bryn Chainey (writer/director, UK/Australia), co-founders of Pustnik, and Lavinia Cioacă (film critic, Romania).
The residency is hosted at
Cultural Port Cetate, a late 19th century site with an incredible history of its own, located on the Romanian shore of the Danube.
The program is organized by TETA. This Cultural Project is co-financed by the National Cultural Fund Administration.
Detalii:
www.pustnik.com //
www.facebook.com/pustnik