Our reporter Saskia Loesser went on digital encounters to introduce the next 12 European filmmakers who will soon partake in the Directors Village 2026. Together, they will develop their upcoming projects. They tell us about their expectations, their inspirations and themselves!

Meet Sem Dingemans

Sem Dingemans is joining the residency with his project 'Rolling into the Pocket'. Sem's participation is endorsed by CineSud.

Meet Carmen Maria

Carmen Maria is joining the residency with her project 'Kiek'. Carmen's participation is endorsed by CineNord.

Meet Emma Jane Hedman

Emma Jane Hedman is a Swedish filmmaker. She is joining the residency with her project 'The World Is Your Oyster'. Emma's participation is endorsed by Filmcloud.

Meet Ronsson Huynh

Ronsson Huynh is joining the residency with his project 'Erase Me?'. Rosson's participation is endorsed by Film Stockholm.

Meet Shirin Aziz

 Shirin Aziz is joining the residency with her project 'You Do Realize I Can Move Back To My Mom’s, Right?'. Shirin's participation is endorsed by Aarhus Film workshop.

Meet Jonas Robstad Nielsen

Jonas Robstad Nielsen is joining the residency with his project 'Når ingen ser os'. Jonas' participation is endorsed by Odense Film Workshop.

Meet Aurora Kollerund Nossen

Aurora Nossen is joining the residency with her project 'Pappas Skatt'. Aurora's participation is endorsed by Mediefabrikken.

Meet Arjun Acharya

Arjun Acharya is joining the residency with his project 'Trekant'. Arjun's participation is endorsed by Tvibit film.

Meet Stephen T. Lally

Stephen T. Lally is joining the residency with their project 'Ernest'. Stephen's participation is endorsed by Ardán.

Meet Claudia Morillo Rodriguez

Claudia Morillo Rodriguez is joining the residency with her project 'El Hijo de la Abuela'. Claudia's participation is endorsed by GMAC Film.

Meet Jasmin Luu

 Jasmin Luu is joining the residency with her project 'Crush'. Jasmin's participation is endorsed by MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein.

Meet Joshua Ianniello

Joshua Ianniello is joining the residency with his project 'The Departure'. Joshua's was selected as an independent applicant.