Call for Projects – Sound Image Culture

Call for Projects SIC 2027

The SIC 2027 call for projects opens on 1 June 2026 and closes on 12 October 2026.

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SoundImageCulture is a one year program in Brussels that accompanies filmmakers and artists in the development of their film project. At SIC, a group of coaches – renowned artists/filmmakers – and a group of peers will follow your project in a supportive and professional environment.

SIC has been thought by filmmakers for filmmakers and artists in order to help them break the solitude of the creation process.

It is a framework based on the idea of thinking by doing, on discussion around concrete audiovisual materials.

What we look for

We are looking for projects that are singular, authentic and push the borders of audiovisual language.
Our aim is to support the participant to develop their artistic vision fully.
We give priority to projects that already have visual materials, footage, sounds, photos

What we offer

Filmmakers, artists and thinkers brainstorm collectively on your project;
Personal mentoring;
Encounters with international guests allowing new viewpoints on your project;
Masterclasses and seminars;
Introductions to the local production facilities and infrastructures;
A public presentation of your work at the end of the cycle.

Collective sessions take place about every two months in Brussels, Belgium.
The spoken language is English.

What We Expect

To be present at the collective sessions
To bring new materials (rushes, edits, try-outs) to every session
To hold at least one meeting (max. 2 hours) with your personal coach in between sessions
To give feedback and assistance to your peers

Selection

Our selection is based on a project proposal for a film.

In one document, answer the following questions (maximum 2 x A4 pages):

What is the subject of your project and why do you want to make it?
What is the relation between you and your subject?
What is the formal approach that you envision for the film? Is there a relation between your subject and the form you choose?

Save this document as a PDF and upload it using the application form below.
Feel free to add images to the document, as additional pages (max. 5 MB in total).
Documents with text exceeding 2 pages will be rejected.

In the form below:
In one link, of a maximum duration of 8 minutes, share your previous work(s) and/or audiovisual materials related to the project. This is not mandatory, but is very important to us. Please verify link and password (if any) before sending them. Please subtitle your video in English (we will not watch your video without subtitles).

Application Procedure

To send us your application, complete the following steps by Monday 12 October 2026 at 12pm noon (Brussels time):

Complete the form below
Upload the PDF document describing your project and answering the three questions (see above)
Upload your CV (maximum 2 pages)
Upload your profile picture + three visuals that accompany your film proposal. The profile picture and the visuals will be published on our website if your project is selected.

Please note that the language of submission is English (please subtitle audiovisual material) and that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Looking forward to reading your proposals and watching your materials.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions: soundimageculture@gmail.com

Dates & Fee

Call for projects submission deadline : Monday 12 October 2026
Notification of shortlist selection : 12 November 2026
Interviews: 25 + 26 November 2026 (shortlisted candidates only)
> the interviews are being held in person and on-site in Brussels, save the dates!

Notification of selected projects : 27 November 2026

Dates of the Collective Sessions 2027:

9–11 December 2026 – SIC 2027 intro session
Saturday 12 December 2026 | 19:00 – End-of-year screening at Beursschouwburg

22–26 February 2027
12–16 April 2027
14–18 June 2027
20–24 September 2027
22–26 November 2027

Participation fee : 1600 EUR

Application form

First Name:

Last Name:

Title of Your Project:

Form of the Project (film/installation/other):

Short synopsis of your Project (max. 100 words):

In one video link, of a maximum duration of 8 minutes (with English subtitles!), share your previous work(s) and/or audiovisual materials related to the project:

Password to access your video - optional:

Additional note about your video link (max 200 words) - optional:

Education (film school/audiovisual school/other school)

/// ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PROJECT ///

What is your project's current production stage? (choose between: development, pre-production, production, post-production):

Briefly outline your project's trajectory up to now. What progress have you made? What comes next? (Max. 200 words):

/// MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOU ///
Is this your first project as a director / maker? (yes/no):

Short bio (max 200 words):

Your Website - optional:

How did you hear about SIC?

What do you expect from SIC? Explain shortly in which way you think SIC can be helpful to you and your project (max 200 words):

I confirm that I will be present at the collective sessions (even if I am not presenting) - see dates above (YES / NO):

/// YOUR CONTACT DETAILS ///

Email address:

Telephone Number:

Postal Address:

Postcode:

City:

Country:

Date of Birth:

Nationality:

Please supply:

Upload your PDF document describing your project and answering the three questions (PDF max. 5 MB)

Your CV in PDF (maximum 2 pages / PDF max. 2 MB)

A picture of you (horizontal orientation, max. 2 MB)

Three pictures to illustrate your proposed project for SIC communication (horizontal orientation, max. 2 MB/picture)