Surrender as Process - Artist Retreat in Cape Breton

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We are pleased to announce that VISIONS is opening its call for applications for "Surrender as Process", a six-day immersive artist retreat taking place in rural Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Led by Cape Breton born filmmaker Jacquelyn Mills and hosted by VISIONS, with co-facilitator Benjamin R. Taylor. 

The retreat is centered around 16mm filmmaking, but welcomes applications from creative practitioners working across disciplines and at all stages of work. 

10 applicants will be selected by a jury of established artists, applications from under-represented, under-funded and rural communities are strongly encouraged. 

The aim of the retreat is to offer participants a way of seeing their own personal practice from an alternate, fresh, and expanded perspective, and foster new relationships between artists and the rich history of the land here in Unama'ki, Cape Breton Island. 

The workshop is set to take place from September 21 to 28 in Judique, Cape Breton, NS. 

Applications Open: May 11, 2026
Applications Close: June 11, 2026

Artists interested in applying can do so on the website:

https://visionsmtl.com/surrender-as-process

Deadline: 

Thursday, June 11, 2026 (All day)

Location: 

Cape Breton Island, Canadá

Submission links: 

Submissions

Submission fees: 

Submission fees are charged

Please notice that our website just provides information and is not related to this call. Contact us only if you find an error or the information is not clear about the submission process.

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Deadline: 

Thursday, June 11, 2026 (All day)
To event remaining 13 days

Submission fees: 

Submission fees are charged

Submission links: 

Submissions
https://visionsmtl.com/surrender-as-process

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  • Visions

    Montreal-based filmmaker Benjamin Taylor has begun a new monthly film series called Visions, with a focus on experimental documentaries. The screenings will provide a unique setting for cinephiles and filmmakers to discuss interesting and under-represented films.

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