Application form – Open Call #3

Uncharted Grounds: A Journey Through Virtual Space | A Residency by L.E.V. Festival.
Deadline: October 23rd, 2026. 23:59 CEST.

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Introduction

+ The winners of this open call will be selected based on the strength of their artistic vision and skill set, rather than on presenting a fully finalized project. This residency is designed as a dynamic, collaborative journey, where ideas evolve and grow through shared creativity and exchange.

+ You will be asked to share PDFs: please share a link to a document hosted on a cloud platform rather than a temporary download service (e.g., WeTransfer). Please check that the file is accessible by external users.

+ Please indicate which of the following skills match your expertise (Unity developer / CTO / 3D/2D Artist / Assets creation / Animation artist / Sound Artist / Narrative writer / Character creator / Interaction (UX) designer) and support your selection with relevant examples from your portfolio.

+ If you experience any barriers using the application platform, or have questions on the residency, please get in contact with: irene@levfestival.org

To apply, fill the form below:

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Name + Surname *

Email *

How do you identify yourself? *

• Female
• Male
• Non-binary
• Gender fluid
• Other
• I prefer not to say

This information helps us to understand better the diversity of our public.

Country of residence *

Nationality *

Do you have a VAT identification number? If yes, write it here. *

Do you have any specific requirement (related to a visible or invisible disability, health condition, or other) to fully participate in the Residency programme? *

• Yes, I’d like to share details (see next question)
• No, I don’t need accommodations
• I prefer not to answer

If so, feel free to let us know so we can support you appropriately.

If you replied yes to the previous question, please share details here.

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Share your website and/or social media channels. *

CV (link) *

Please share a link to a document hosted on a cloud platform rather than a temporary download service (e.g., WeTransfer). Please check that the file is accessible by external users.

Portfolio (link) *

Please share a link to a document hosted on a cloud platform rather than a temporary download service (e.g., WeTransfer). Please check that the file is accessible by external users.

Video application (link) *

Submit your application via a video of a duration of no more than 2 minutes.

Upload your video to a service such as YouTube or Vimeo. Please check that the file is accessible by external users.

In the video, please address theses questions:
* Introduce yourself and your practice
* Explain your ideas for creating an XR experience in the context of this residency
* Explain what you wish to contribute as part of this collaborative world-building project

What complementary skills would you need in your team to produce the artwork? *

If multiple members of the same collective are applying, please indicate the name of the collective here:

I acknowledge that the residency program will involve a mandatory presence for two months in the host institution (see below). *

• Yes
• No

The host institution is MEET, located in Milano · Italy.
The IRL period is planned for January and February 2027.

I acknowledge that the total budget of €15,000 must cover my fee, round-trip travel to the host institution, and all accommodation and subsistence costs for the two-month IRL period. *

• Yes
• No

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that all information will be shared to the member institutions of the consortium of RIT2 and might be shared to external partners for the sole purpose of the project (mentoring, dissemination discussion, etc.). *

• Yes
• No

I agree to be contacted by RiT2 consortium partners in the case my project might be fit for another institution. *

• Yes
• No

I want to subscribe to the Realities in Transition 2 newsletter. *

• Yes
• No

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