ANIDOX LAB RESIDENCY IN VIBORG

Develop your animated documentary project through workshops, mentoring, collaborative exchange, and live pitching at The Animation Workshop, VIA University College.

ANIDOX LAB RESIDENCY IN VIBORG

Develop your animated documentary project through workshops, mentoring, collaborative exchange and pitching at The Animation Workshop!

The ANIDOX Lab Residency is a professional development programme for animation and documentary creatives working at the intersection of non-fiction storytelling and visual innovation.

Through online seminars, individual mentoring, and an onsite residency in Viborg, participants will develop their project from early concept through to narrative structure, visual direction, and pitch materials.

The programme welcomes projects exploring animation, documentary, emerging media, XR, and interdisciplinary storytelling formats.

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What you'll get from the Animation Residency

  • 2-day online seminar
  • Individual online mentoring sessions
  • 5-day onsite residency in Viborg, Denmark
  • Nordic industry connections and matchmaking opportunities
  • Support developing pitch materials, trailers, and presentation packages
  • Collaborative exchange with interdisciplinary creatives
  • Access to The Animation Workshop’s international creative environment

How the Residency Works

Who can apply?

We welcome intermediary and senior:

  • Animation directors
  • Documentary directors
  • Game creators
  • Emerging media artists
  • Creative producers
  • Interdisciplinary collaborators


Collaborative teams are encouraged to apply, including:

  • Director / Producer
  • Director / Designer
  • Director / Writer


Applications must be submitted individually.

The residency is intended for professionals ready to challenge their practice and explore new approaches to animated documentary storytelling.

Residency Location

The Animation Workshop Viborg, Denmark

Application Guidelines

How to apply

The application includes:

Short written responses

  • Project description (approx. 500 characters)
  • Professional background (approx. 300 characters)
  • Motivation statement (approx. 250 characters)

One PDF document including:

  • Concept outline and synopsis
  • Director’s and/or producer’s statement
  • Short bio and CV
  • Links to previous works or works-in-progress
  • Relevant visual materials and concept development images

The residency is conducted in English.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Application deadline
31 July 2026 (12:00 noon CET)

Notification date
28 August 2026

Online seminar
2–3 November 2026

Onsite residency in Viborg
16–20 November 2026

Costs and Funding

  • No participation fee
  • Accommodation covered during the residency
  • Lunches and selected dinners provided
  • Please note: Travel costs are not covered
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SIMPLE. COLLABORATIVE. EXPERIMENTAL.

Why join the Avenue Residency Program?

Animated documentary continues to expand the boundaries of visual storytelling.

The ANIDOX Lab Residency is designed for creatives exploring how animation, documentary practice, and emerging media can intersect to create new forms of narrative experience.

Participants develop their projects within an international environment that encourages experimentation, interdisciplinary dialogue, and professional exchange.

The programme supports both creative and professional development through mentoring, collaborative workshops, and direct engagement with Nordic industry professionals.

Whether you are refining a documentary concept, exploring hybrid storytelling methods, or developing an immersive project, the residency creates space to deepen your practice alongside other experienced creatives.

Ready to develop your work in Viborg?

Submit your application before 31 July 2026 and join the ANIDOX Lab Residency at The Animation Workshop.

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