Gjon Mili International Video Art Festival
Residency Program 2027
An international residency dedicated to video art, short film, documentary, and experimental practices including VR, immersive art, moving image, expanded cinema, and new media, developed as part of the Gjon Mili International Video Art Festival.
May 1 – May 30, 2027 — Dhërmi, Albania
Application Deadline: December 15, 2026
Inspired by the growing international presence of the Gjon Mili International Video Art Festival, the only festival of its kind in Albania, and its expanding network of artists, curators, and unconventional festival locations, the residency invites contemporary artists and experimental creators to develop works in dialogue with landscape, memory, architecture, and projection-based media within one of the most sought-after platforms of its kind in the region.
Albanian Riviera
Dhërmi Residency
A research and living period situated on the Albanian Riviera, surrounded by sea landscapes, abandoned architecture, and open-air environments. Artists are invited to develop ideas, research, or site-responsive works connected to the atmosphere of Dhërmi and the festival's curatorial vision.
Works developed during the residency will be presented during the festival program in Dhërmi in June 2027 through screenings, projections, or site-specific presentations.
Learn More →What We Offer
Artist fee for the residency period
Daily per diem / meals support during the stay
Accommodation in Dhërmi for the full residency period
Travel support / transportation contribution
Participation in the Gjon Mili International Video Art Festival 2027 program
Public presentation / screening opportunity during the festival
Access to residency activities, artist talks, workshops and community engagement
Dedicated time and space for artistic research, experimentation and production within the landscape and community of Dhërmi