Lab Residency is a tailor-made professional training programme for documentary and animation creatives, directors, producers, and interdisciplinary professionals with an animated documentary project in development. Participants will explore new ways of storytelling through hands-on workshops, seminar, expert mentorship, and collaborative exchange - culminating in a live pitch. From shaping an initial idea to building a compelling narrative, pitch package, and trailer, the residency supports every stage of development. At the same time, it opens the door to emerging formats, including non-linear and XR storytelling.
We welcome intermediary and senior animation and documentary directors, game creators, emerging media artists, creative producers, and collaborative teams, ready to challenge their practice and expand into new visual territories. Teams (for example: director/producer, director/designer, director/writer) are encouraged to apply (Note: applications submitted individually).
Residency Offers
- 2 days online seminar
- Individual online mentoring sessions
- 5 days onsite residency in Viborg, Denmark
- Nordic industry connection and matchmaking
- Development outcomes (pitch deck, trailer, etc.)
Application guidelines
The application includes
- A short description of your animated documentary project (app. 500 characters)
- A short note about your professional background (app. 300 characters)
- A brief motivational text (app. 250 characters).
In addition, you are requested to upload a single PDF document which includes:
- A brief concept outline and synopsis.
- A director’s statement / producer’s statement
- A short bio and CV (also of key team members or production company).
- Online links to previous works, and if relevant, links to work-in-progress.
- Relevant visual materials (for example: images or illustrations from the project, concept development).
The course is conducted in English