Creation of a documentary film on sustainable tourism
From March 10 to May 2, 2025
8 immersive weeks to create a documentary on sustainable tourism. Writing, Filming, Post-Production and Artistic Exchanges at La Rocabella.
About
Sustainable tourism is at the heart of today's environmental challenges. How to travel without altering nature? How to preserve a territory while sharing it? It is around these essential questions that opens The 2025 documentary creation residency, an artistic immersion by eight weeks dedicated to the making of a movie by 13 minutes On the sustainable tourism on the Côte Varoise.
A complete immersion in documentary production
From March 10 to May 2, 2025, participants explore The impacts of tourism on the Mediterranean environment, while highlighting innovative local initiatives that are reinventing the way we travel.
Supervised by professionals, residents experience a immersive experience, addressing all stages of documentary production :
Writing, filming, post-production — a dive into the production of a committed film.
Group workshops every morning, led by a professional coach, to refine the artistic and technical vision.
Meetings with experts responsible tourism and the preservation of Mediterranean biodiversity.
Two groups for two perspectives
- 4 residents are working on the main documentary, exploring engaging and visually impacting stories.
- 2 residents capture the making-of, immortalizing the collaborative dynamic and behind the scenes of this unique experience.
An exceptional setting for committed creation
The residence, located in a preserved natural environment, offers all the means necessary for an ambitious creation :
✔ Full board accommodation
✔ Round-trip transport support
✔ Access to technical and logistical equipment
✔ Travel covered for filming needs
Follow this adventure and dive into a project where images become a powerful tool to rethink the way we travel!
FAQ
What is the duration of the residency?
Depending on the themes, a residency can last from one week to several months, which gives participants enough time to immerse themselves in the environment and carry out their projects successfully.
Who can participate in a residency?
The residency is open to artists and researchers aged 21 and over and of all levels of experience. Priority is given to those who wish to exchange with their peers or with other creatives from other disciplines. The selection is based on an application file, which includes a project proposal, a portfolio and a statement of interest. A panel of competent experts reviews all applications.
Are there any costs associated with the residence?
The residence is fully financed and covers all essential expenses: accommodation, full board, cleaning, and most of the tools common to residents to carry out collective projects. However, participants are responsible for any personal expenses they may have and for any specific expenses related to their personal project.
Does the residency include coaching or mentoring?
Each residence is specific. Depending on the themes, participants can have access to personalized coaching and mentoring from renowned experts in their field. Storytelling and pitch training workshops are also often included in programs to help residents better value their work.
Are international applications welcomed?
We welcome applications from around the world for a portion of our residencies. The diversity of perspectives is highly valued in our program and the common language is English.
Please consult the specific residences to see which are in French and which in English.
Are-the residents alone on site ?
Yes, single guests are encouraged to share meals with residents. This is not mandatory but, depending on the affinities, it makes it possible to promote exchanges and the sharing of experiences. In general, the program of stays also includes workshops and specific sessions with artists in residence.
During the residency, Rocabella is open to individual stays for customers that want to escape for few days.
We encourage exchanges between residents and customers. This can allow residents to show their work, and even expand their network, while allowing the customers to discover creative activities and the people behind them. Interactive moments could be imagined, depending on the residencies, to allow the customers to discover, in an inspiring and engaging way, the projects the residents are working on.
What is a creative residency in La Rocabella?
Creative residencies are periods during which artists and creatives come to work on their projects, most often around a specific theme, often in collaboration with other artists. Residents are generally supervised by a referent and participate in training sessions in addition to their creative work.
During the residencies, the estate is open to individual stays of customers who come to recharge their batteries at La Rocabella. During these stays, contacts are encouraged to promote exchanges between residents and customers of the estate. Specific sessions are offered to customers to go further on a theme and discover more in an inspiring and interactive way the projects on which residents are working.
