Video / Film Residencies in Latvia

Baltic Analog Lab

Riga, Latvia

Baltic Analog Lab Residency is an artist-run program in Riga, Latvia, offering 1-2 month stays in a renovated apartment above the lab, with access to darkrooms, working spaces, screening facilities, analog film equipment, and sound tools through collaborations with Skaņu Mežs and Erica Synths. It supports individual projects in analog photochemical film, photography, sound, and interdisciplinary practices, encouraging public presentations, workshops, or screenings in a collaborative environment. Residents pay a 500 EUR monthly fee, with no stipend provided, but invitation letters for funding are available.

VV Foundation PAiR (Pāvilosta Artist in Residency)

Pāvilosta, Latvia

The PAiR Artist Residency, hosted by the VV Foundation, is a unique opportunity for art, culture, and humanities professionals to immerse themselves in a creative and interdisciplinary environment. Located in the coastal town of Pāvilosta, Latvia, the residency is set within a historical wooden house, offering a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. It supports a wide range of disciplines, providing artists, curators, researchers, and writers with studio space, living accommodations, and access to a library and gallery. The program emphasizes sustainable practices and engagement with the local socio-environmental landscape. Residents benefit from curatorial assistance, professional connections, and the option to host exhibitions or workshops. The residency fosters a dialogue between the local and global, encouraging innovative practices and interdisciplinary knowledge sharing. Applications are open to both Latvian and international professionals, with a selection process facilitated by the VV Foundation team and field experts.