Laguna Film Lab — Giorgio Gosetti Artistic Residency is a documentary and real-life cinema program curated by ZaLab with Giornate degli Autori. Four selected filmmakers and artists develop a collective film of about 50–70 minutes through writing, research, shooting, editing, and post-production.
The process combines in-person work in Chioggia and the Venice Lagoon with online coordination and mentoring. The film is scheduled to premiere at Giornate degli Autori and Laguna Sud between August and September 2027, followed by screenings in at least six Italian cinemas.
Benefits & funding
- Participation is free.
- Travel, accommodation, and meals are covered for the in-person sessions.
- Participants receive mentoring from ZaLab tutors, industry professionals, and national and international filmmakers and artists.
- The program provides dedicated support for post-production and distribution.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be under 35; this corresponds to a maximum age of 34.
- Applicants of any nationality may apply, with no stated residency restriction.
- Applicants must have previous experience in filmmaking, writing, photography, or animation.
- Applicants must have completed at least one short film screened at a festival or public event, or distributed through a web platform dedicated to film and audiovisual work.
- The published call states no degree or gender restriction.
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Age requirement
≤ 34 yrs
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Application process
- 1Visit the official call page and open the linked online application form.
- 2Prepare the required PDF documentation according to the linked guidelines.
- 3Complete the form, upload the PDF, and submit it by the stated deadline.
Program timeline
Call announced.
15 June 2026
Application deadline.
3 July 2026, 11:59 PM CET
Selection results announced.
By 31 July 2026
Location scouting and participant presentation.
29 August–2 September 2026
First shooting and field-research session.
17–24 October 2026
Second shooting session and project development.
December 2026–January 2027
Editing.
February–April 2027
Post-production.
May–June 2027
Film premiere at Giornate degli Autori and Laguna Sud.
August–September 2027