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International Department of FAMU
The Department of Photography (KF) and the Center for Audiovisual Studies (CAS) are announcing an open call for four spots at the 11th annual ZERØ1 hybrid and digital arts festival in La Rochelle, France.

The ZERØ1 festival (in collaboration with the University of La Rochelle and its research laboratories) supports artists and collectives in the creation of new original works. The resulting works are based on a dialogue between artists and researchers, whose research topics are artistically interpreted in relation to this year's theme: RESET. In its exhibition program, the festival brings together artists from different backgrounds, disciplines and cultures, resulting in a rich fusion of aesthetics, practices and stories.

Location and date of the physical part of the mobility: 29.3.2026 – 6.4.2026 / La Rochelle, France

  • Department of Photography – 2 spots
  • Centre for Audiovisual Studies – 2 spots

CONDICTIONS OF OPEN CALL

  • MA / PhD students (exceptionally BA level students with a high-quality project)
  • Areas
    • Video (video art, experimental film, time-based work, single-channel or installation)
    • Photography (exhibition prints, photo-installations)
  • Festival theme for year 2026: Reset
    • not mandatory, but can serve as a guide/inspiration
    • the festival's perspective on the topic can be found HERE
  • The number of projects is limited to 1-4
    • projects can be individual or team based – from the festival's perspective, the number of projects is important, not the number of students, as the festival will not have enough space to exhibit more than 4 projects from each institution
  • The works must be ready by mid-March (or at least in a condition that allows them to be exhibited)
  • Students will receive at least 3 voluntary credits for participation

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Participation within the framework of the ERAMUS+ program / form: Blended intensive program
 

  • students are entitled to a financial contribution to living expenses (EUR 711) and a transport contribution (EUR 309-417, higher rate when using the ecological form of transport Green Erasmus, see financial contributions for short-term mobility)
  • the contribution can be further increased by INCLUSION support

APPLICATION

Students will apply with their projects by January 31, 2026 and submit the mandatory attachments via the ONLINE APPLICATION:
 

  • A motivation letter including an idea of ​​how the exchange can enrich the student
  • Brief CV including information on foreign language skills
  • Project idea (one PDF document)
    • Title + 100–150 words (concept + audience experience)
    • Medium
      • Video (duration; single channel / multiple screens)
      • Photography (duration; single channel / multiple screens)
    • Basic technical needs (projection / screen, sound, hanging / frames; approx. footprint)
    • Credits & team (solo or group)
    • Links/visuals (stills; trailer or WIP link)

If you are applying with a team project, only one of the participants will complete the application form with the project – however the group applicant will submit individual CV and motivation letter of others as well.
 

Selected projects and students will be informed by email by February 10, 2026

AFTER MOBILITY

  • Students must fulfill all requirements related to the Erasmus internship (Combined Intensive Program) – delivery of all necessary signed documentation – students can find specific details on the short-term mobility website (COURSE OF MOBILITY, Short-term practical mobility tab, point 2)

Contacts

doc. MgA. Hynek Alt, M.F.A., PhD.
Head of the New Aesthetics Studio
Mobility Guarantor for KP

E-mail: hynek.alt@famu.cz

MgA. MgA. Vojtěch Radakulan
Center for Audiovisual Studies Staff
Mobility Guarantor for CAS

E-mail: vojtech.radakulan@famu.cz