Cinematic Arts Miramar
A screen artist residency
In partnership with Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, the Embassy of France launched the inaugural Cinematic Arts Miramar (CAM) residency in 2023.
The residency is designed for French screen-based artists, specialising in cinema animation across a wide range of areas such as character design, 3D odelling, lighting, simulation, 2D animation, XR, directing or screenwriting, and more.
What to expect
The CAM residency takes place in the second half of the year for a period of five to six weeks.
The resident has access to a workstation at the the Miramar Creative Centre, along with the centre's state-of-the-art facilities, and the University's wider range of campuses around Wellington, and events.
The resident is provided with return flights from their home base, accomodation at the historic Sexton Cottage in central Wellington, and a living allowance.
Partner
This residency is made possible by the collaboration between the Embassy of France in New Zealand and Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington's Miramar Creative Centre.
Context
A Unesco city of film, Wellington is the heart of New Zealand cinema, with film festivals and studios including Weta Group in Miramar - founded by Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor and Jamie Selkirk.
Miramar Creative Centre is located amongst the Weta Group buildings on Park Road, Miramar , and offers exceptional opportunities for hands-on experience and professional connections in New Zealand's globally renowned film and animation design industries.
Profile
The residency invites applications from established practitioners, either French or based in France for at least five years, who are either mid or late-career professionals, with significant contributions to their field. English proficiency is required.
Applications are evaluated on the potential for proposed projects to foster collaboration between France and New Zealand and contribute to innovative audiovisual and cinematic creation.
Applications open in late March 2025.
Laureates
Meet the laureates of the CAM residency.
« J'emporte surtout des sujets d'émerveillement et de satisfaction. J'ai aussi pu profiter de l'expérience de la solitude et de la possibilité de me débrouiller si je désirais de la compagnie. »
Ana Maria de Jesus
"Beaucoup de personnes que j’avais rencontrées pendant mon séjour sont venues assister [à ma présentation de fin de résidence], ce qui m’a beaucoup émue. J’ai ressenti un véritable soutien."
Shih-Yen Huang
Applications are open until 15th May 2025.
Jury members for the 2025 Cinematic Arts Miramar Residency
Thierry
JUTEL
Raqi
SYED
Megan
FOWLDS
Kevin
ROMOND
