CASA PIP
CASA PIP is a selective residency open to people who work within all fields of filmmaking. Our residents are selected by a jury of film professionals, and selected residents are given a free stay for up to one month in a house in the mountains of central Portugal. Founded by and designed for filmmakers, CASA PIP offers residents peace and space to work independently in any capacity they require, giving residents sole access to the entire house for work periods of up to a month. CASA PIP is an unstructured, no-rules residency. Residents may use the space to write, research, edit, experiment, play, think, or rest, depending on their specific creative needs.
Each resident is given a free stay at CASA PIP for a period of up to one month. It is a two-bedroom house, so they are able to bring partners, children and/or pets, up to a maximum occupancy of 4 people. Residencies do not overlap with one another.
The application fee is 35 Euros.
Caminho da Ordem 19
3300-204 Celavisa, Arganil
Portugal
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Application Information
This residency is open to anyone who works in the making of films in any capacity, including but not limited to acting, writing, directing, cinematography, production design, editing, sound design, et al.
Each resident is given a free stay at CASA PIP for a period of up to one month. It is a two-bedroom house, so they are able to bring partners, children and/or pets, up to a maximum occupancy of 4 people, at no charge.
Accessibility
The house is spread over three floors, each accessible solely by stairs, including the main floor. Parking is 20 metres from the house. Due to the remoteness of the village and of this rural region of Portugal, driving is recommended, though there are bicycles available, which residents can use to roam around or to get groceries or other necessities in the nearby towns. Please note that cycling here is sometimes steep, since we are in the mountains, and the roads, while often empty, are still roads. It is not recommended to bicycle after dark, since there are few streetlights. Walking to town is an option but has a duration of a little over an hour. There is a bus on Thursdays which goes to Arganil, and there are taxi services available. Necessities are delivered to town throughout the week: fresh bread, fresh fish, market items (fresh produce, pantry staples). All relevant information and telephone numbers will be available to residents in the house.
It would present significant challenges without additional help (see description above)
The house is spread over three floors, each accessible solely by stairs, including the main floor. Parking is 20 metres from the house. Due to the remoteness of the village and of this rural region of Portugal, driving is recommended, though there are bicycles available, which residents can use to roam around or to get groceries or other necessities in the nearby towns. Please note that cycling here is sometimes steep, since we are in the mountains, and the roads, while often empty, are still roads. It is not recommended to bicycle after dark, since there are few streetlights. Walking to town is an option but has a duration of a little over an hour. There is a bus on Thursdays which goes to Arganil, and there are taxi services available. Necessities are delivered to town throughout the week: fresh bread, fresh fish, market items (fresh produce, pantry staples). All relevant information and telephone numbers will be available to residents in the house.
Housing & Accomodation
Studio & Facilities
Located in a small village in the Serra do Açor mountain range in Central Portugal, CASA PIP is a modest and peaceful, typical village house. The house has two bedrooms, one dining room with a wood burning stove, one living room/studio workspace, a fully equipped kitchen, and one bathroom with a shower/bathtub combination. In the basement there is a half bathroom, and a bar\cellar\workshop, and a laundry room. The house is very quiet. There are bicycles for use, and parking 20 metres from the house. From the windows we look out onto a large garden and an expanse of green mountains in the distance. Please feel free to ask us about specific amenities or needs.
Residents should plan to bring their own technical / software requirements. We provide an HD television/monitor and free WIFI, as well as several desk and working spaces.