ANIDOX Lab Residency 2026

ANIDOX:LAB is an international professional development programme for documentary and animation filmmakers and creative producers developing animated documentary projects. Through expert mentorship, workshops and collaborative exchange, participants will explore new approaches to storytelling where documentary meets animation.

ANIDOX:RESIDENCY is an artistic spearhead in the examination of the possibilities and potential of animation documentary. The Animation Workshop hosts the production and provides studio facilities, workstations, housing for the director, production support as well as financial support. The residency program is open for international filmmakers.

2026 Call for applicants:

The organization welcomes 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

The 2 online coaching seminars and a week onsite collaborative workshops residency culminate in an industry-focused pitch. Residency also offers Nordic industry connection and matchmakingl.

Programme dates-
Online seminar: 2-3 November 2026
Onsite residency: 16-23 November 2026
Location: The Animation Workshop / VIA University College, Viborg, Denmark

Costs & Funding

• NO particpation fee
• Accommodation covered by Residency
• Travels are not covered
• Meals covered partially
• Residency Location: The Animation Workshop, Viborg, Denmark
   

Application guidelines
The application includes 
• A short description of your animated documentary project (ca. 500 characters) 
• A short note about your professional background (ca. 300 characters)
• A brief motivation text (ca. 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

• Application
• Deadline: 31 July 2026

Previous ANIDOX Residents:

• Suhyun Song, Happy Funeral
• Martina Scarpelli, Egg
• Ülo Pikkov, Letting Go