In celebration of the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative darkroom opening after years in development, AFCOOP is thrilled to announce a national call for submissions to its two-week analog-focused paid residency in November 2025.

This paid opportunity will give the participant access to AFCOOP’s darkroom lab and analog editing suite, the incredible analog gear collection including 8, 16, and 35mm motion picture cameras, an Oxberry Animation Stand, projectors, a JK Optical Printer and more. They will also receive 400′ of 3378 stock.

The participating filmmaker will be required to give one presentation/workshop and conduct open studio work sessions once a week (2 total) for an agreed upon time, where local filmmakers can learn about the processes of the participating artist. 

It is not mandatory that the artist start and complete the project during this time, but it is mandatory that they provide materials as example and evidence of their work conducted upon completion of the residency. 

Residency period:
November 4th — 18th, 2025

Deadline to submit:
Friday, July 25th, 2025 at 11:59pm AST

Participation fee:
The duration of the residency will be two-weeks long and use a standardized Independent Media Arts Alliance artist talk fee of $560 for the presentation, in addition to a livable wage of $1,000 per week (total: $2,560.00). The payment will be provided after an invoice has been sent upon the completion of the residency.

The participant is responsible for covering their travel, accommodations, and any additional equipment/gear expenses outside of AFCOOP’s offerings. AFCOOP is happy to provide a letter of support in the case that the artist is applying for a grant to cover those costs.

What’s provided?
The resident will be provided four 100’ rolls of 3378 16mm stock, access to our darkroom and in-kind gear from the cooperative. Our analog inventory includes the following:

    • The all new Darkroom with Lomo UPB-1 and Morse G3 developing tanks: Super 8, 16mm 35mm film processing (B&W processing only)
    • The Atlantic Media Preservation Lab (partnership between AFCOOP and the Public Archives of Nova Scotia): Film Scanning for Digitization
    • Oxberry Animation Stand: 16mm cell animation, 16mm titling
    • 2 x Steenbeck flatbed editing tables: linear 16mm film editing, DIY digitizing
    • JK Optical Printer: “blowing up” Super 8 to 16mm, negative-to-positive printing of 16mm film, incorporation of optical transitions/effects and image manipulations
    • 35mm film cameras: ARRI 535B, 35III, BLIII
    • Super16 cameras: ARRI SRIII, SRII, Super16-converted Bolex
    • Bolex and Scoopic regular 16mm cameras
    • Super 8 cameras: Nikon R10, Canon 1014, Minolta 401/601
    • Film projectors for cinematic presentation of Super 8, 16mm and 35mm

Eligibility:
Must have background with photochemical processing and analog film equipment
Must be a Canadian citizen or have PR status
Priority will be given to artists from equity-seeking groups, including IBPOC, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+, women, and newcomers.

Application:
Please note—the participant must have experience with photochemical processing and analog film.

In the application, AFCOOP requires the following:

    • CV or resume with applicable experiences
    • Artist statement (max. 700 words) outlining your background with analog processing and equipment, what you intend to work on during your two-week residency, and the workshop/presentation you would like to provide during the residency.
    • Support Materials: if applicable, include one document containing additional support materials related to your application
    • Link to previous work: Please provide at minimum one link to a previous project that represents your artistic work

Submit your application via this form: Analog Film Residency 2025

Questions? Reach out to Brielle at brielle@afcoop.ca and Henry at henry@afcoop.ca

Application Form

This residency has been made possible through the generous support of the Halifax Regional Municipality.