Pustnik Screenwriters Residency: Call for Submissions

The call for applications for the 11th edition of Pustnik International Screenwriting Residency, which will take place between 9–16 September 2025 at a remote location in Romania, is now open. The deadline for submission of applications is April 19. 

The Pustnik Screenwriters Residency is a retreat for filmmakers who are working on their first feature films. Besides dedicated writing time, participants will have the opportunity to meet script consultants and established producers who can provide feedback on their projects. Residents and guests also take part in common working sessions and screenings of their own work. We encourage them to offer each other feedback and nurture a generous spirit of support.

Pustnik is a residency hosted by screenwriters for screenwriters. Therefore, there are no application or participation fees (the residents solely need to cover their international transport). Applicants are required to have a previous screenwriting credit on a short fiction film that has screened at an internationally renowned festival – a list of the eligible festivals can be found on the Pustnik website, here. An advanced level of English is required as well, as all working sessions and activities will be held in English.

You can find more details about the residency and the application process on our website: www.pustnik.com/apply.