AVENUE Games Residency in Angouleme

AVENUE Residencies are designed to accommodate single participants or pairs of participants in dedicated technological facilities. The primary objective of these residencies is to engage in research, develop new content, and innovate new technology.  

The AVENUE Games Residency invites you to immerse yourself in Angoulême’s passionate game community for up to 1 month.

Cnam-Enjmin is located in Angoulême, the international capital of comics and part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. 

In 2014, Cnam-Enjmin boarded the Nil, a 4,300m2 building with exceptional workspaces, including a motion capture studio, a sound lab, a playtest lab, 420 m2 dedicated to research, and a 400m2 video game workstation. 

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What you'll get from the Games Residency

  • Accommodation during your residency period in Angoulême
  • Access to high-performance workstations and professional facilities
  • Personal mentoring and guidance as you develop your work
  • An inspiring, supportive creative environment designed for focused production

More details in the application form.

How the Residency Works

Who can apply?

At this time, we are accepting: Graduates, professional content developers, and researchers

Specializations: Game Art, Game Design, Game Programming, Project Management, Sound Design, and UX/UR

Based in the AVENUE ecosystems: Denmark · Italy · Ireland · France · The Netherlands

Residency periods: April, May and July 2027.

If you’re unsure whether your project fits, apply with a short outline and the selection team will assess its relevance.

The Application process

Step 1: Access the participation form through “Apply Now”

Step 2: Submit a short description of your project or research proposal

Step 3: Include any relevant links (portfolio, showreel, website, etc)

Step 4: Wait for confirmation and next steps from the selection team

First cohort application: Fall 2026

The form will be made available this Fall 2026

Decision and Invitation

Selected nominees will receive a formal invitation to join the programme.

Simple. Focused. Personal.

Creative work needs space, focus, and the right environment to grow.

The AVENUE Games Residency is designed to give you exactly that: time away from everyday distractions, access to professional facilities, and proximity to a vibrant creative community.

At Cnam-Enjmin in Angoulême, you are not working in isolation. You are part of an active ecosystem of artists, educators, and industry professionals. Angoulême is a region open to the world and one of Europe’s leading centres in the field of visual arts. Its creative industries are a key asset and contribute to its development.

This residency gives you time, space, and support to take meaningful steps forward.

Ready to develop your work in Angoulême?

Follow the steps to participate and submit your project or research proposal to join the AVENUE Games Residency programme at Cnam-Enjmin.
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For any enquiries, please contact: par_avenuecove@lecnam.net