Kullaaugu Film Music Residency will aim for creating a finalized piece of music for a short film, an animation or a commercial, in cooperation with the representatives of chosen audiovisual projects.In order for both sides to be satisfied with the end results, they will need to communicate in the span of the residency. Alternatively, it is possible for residents to opt in to make music specific to a landmark or environmental surroundings.
!! Open Call offers seven 7-week residencies for Ukrainian and Ukraine-based artists and art professionals affected by the war in Ukraine. Residencies are hosted by members of the LOORE network from March to October 2026. !!
Duration of residency
Up to 1,5 months.
By the end of the residencies, there will be public display of works.
Accommodation
The residency is located in a beautiful countryside village in South-East of Estonia, situated 30 km from Tartu (within 1 km radius there are essentials such as grocery store, gym, pharmacy). Commuting by bus to nearby Tartu and Põlva is possible.
Studio / Workspace
Private studio with work equipment. Bedroom lies next to the studio space. Utilities like washing machine, shower and basic kitchen equipment are included. Warmth is generated by heating the stove with firewood. For high-speed data transfer, WiFi spreads through the space. It is possible to use the sauna.
2026 Ukrainian residency programme
LOORE (The Estonian Creative Residencies Network) was created in response to the expressed need for better representation and collaboration between artist residency organisations across Estonia. With the goal of supporting the mobility of creative people and representing the interests of residency hosts; increasing capacity and influence, and value. It also promotes the sharing of artistic resources and collaboration opportunities across its members.
Thanks to funding from the Estonian Ministry of Culture, we are able to support Ukrainian artists, writers, curators, critics and musicians and other cultural practitioners. During 2026 members of the LOORE network will host artists through a funded residency program, giving artists the opportunity to make use of the different available opportunities of the organisations and the unique networking possibilities, such as visits, workshops, talks and programs in other locations.
Artists will receive 1550€ stipend total and 250€ travel allowance.. All residencies provide free accommodation and studio access for artists. It is possible to attend all residencies in pairs or with family, however, the grant does not cover the costs of additional participants. For details on residency-specific facilities, please refer to the description of each residency HERE.
To apply please complete the application form, where you will be asked to select the residency program you wish to apply for. Please note that a web interview may be conducted with shortlisted applicants.
Artists can apply for maximum 3 residency programs – we will ask you to specify your preferences in the form.
APPLICATION DATES
Deadline for Applications: January 8th 2026.
Notification of all artists: latest by February 8th 2026
Residencies period: 01.03- 31.10.2026
CONTACT
If you have any questions contact Loore: info@loore.ee
or Kullaaugu: res.kullaaugu (at) gmail.com
Expectations towards the artist
- Finished piece of music for a TV show, film, animation or a commercial
- Workshop or a public concert
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