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Write Over Here: Indigenous Futurism Residency 2027
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
About the Open Call
The Write Over Here: Indigenous Futurism residency welcomes Indigenous screenwriters to work on adapting their work for the screen, focusing on futurism for film and television. The program includes faculty-led workshops, one-on-one feedback, and 24/7 access to studio space. Participants engage in an online week followed by an on-campus experience featuring an open house showcase of their work.
What is Offered
Includes tuition, single-bedroom accommodation, and a meal plan. All Indigenous arts participants are eligible for a 100% scholarship covering these costs.
Requirements
Applicants must be 18+ and identify as Indigenous. Must have written at least one script previously or have an educational background in film/screenwriting and be adapting a novel, short story, or play into a screen-based format.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete an online form via the Banff Centre website, pay the application fee, and upload materials to SlideRoom, including a resume, cover letter, project proposal, and a portfolio consisting of a story outline and script excerpt.
Key Information
Deadline
September 23, 2026
Location
Banff, Canada
Categories
Compensation
paid
This call is no longer accepting applications.