Friendly reminder that Monday June 15th is the deadline to apply for our writers retreat. The application should only take a few minutes.
This is your last weekend to pull your material together and get it over to us!
We ask for a little about you, the logline/synopsis/genre of the script and for the best 15 pages that will make us fall in love with your writing and story. You can even suggest what local mentors you would like us to invite to participate in the retreat. Don’t miss this great opportunity.
It only costs $10 to apply. The top 10 finalists will be featured right here on our Substack and the top 4 will spend the day with us talking shop at the beautiful Historic Palm Lodge!
Applications are now open for the 2026 Oolite Arts Cinematic Residency.
If you are working on your first feature this opportunity is for your.
Benefits include:
$50,000 in direct funding toward film production.
Access to rental camera packages and equipment support through partner organizations.
Ongoing mentorship throughout the residency period from industry professionals and advisors.
24/7 Free access to a dedicated studio workspace throughout the residency.
Housing Stipend.
Access to Oolite Arts Facilities, including flex lounge spaces, printshop access, and large-format inkjet printing services.
Complimentary subscriptions to platforms and tools including Adobe Creative Cloud, MUBI, Criterion Channel, and MasterClass.
Opportunities to connect with local, national, and international filmmakers, producers, and artists, while participating in studio visits, exhibitions, screenings, public programs, and community engagement initiatives.
Continued eligibility for alumni opportunities and professional support beyond the residency period and throughout the filmmaker’s career.
Applications will be accepted from June 1 through July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
An in-person information session will be held on June 17 from 7–9 p.m. for those interested in learning more about the program and application process.
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