Filmmaker and audiovisual artist Emiliano Reyes has been selected to participate in the tenth edition of the BAICC program with his project The Toronto Symphony Orchestra conducting Tchaikovsky (1945). His proposal was chosen from among twenty submissions by the evaluation committee—composed of representatives from Acción Cultural Española (AC/E), the Mostra Internacional de Cinema Periférico (S8), and the Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT)—for this analogue filmmaking residency open call.

BAICC is a program designed to open new pathways for emerging creators, facilitating exchange with internationally renowned institutions. The initiative promotes excellence in filmmaking through training, the use of specialized technical resources, and the dissemination of works shot in analogue formats (35mm, 16mm, Super 16mm, 8mm, or Super 8mm).

About the Project: The Toronto Symphony Orchestra conducting Tchaikovsky (1945)

The winning project is structured around structuralist principles and the reinterpretation of found footage from a 16mm piece shot in Toronto in 1945. It is a technically sophisticated, innovative, and refreshing proposal that embraces visual abstraction and tactile intervention. The film will transmute into an abstract choreography of rhythmic light, rubbed grain, and kinetic textures, where the visual collapse of the image will run parallel to the dramatic intensity of Tchaikovsky’s composition.

The artistic residency will take place over four weeks between September and October 2026 at the LIFT facilities in Toronto (Canada). The result of Emiliano Reyes's work, conceived as a multi-screen installation featuring three 16mm projectors, will have its world premiere during the XVIII Mostra Internacional de Cinema Periférico (S8) in June 2027, in A Coruña (Spain).

About the Author

Emiliano Reyes (Mexico City, 1999) is a filmmaker and audiovisual artist with a Bachelor's Degree in Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts and a Master's degree from LAV. His practice focuses on documentary, experimental, and expanded cinema. His work in film explores formal boundaries, delving into social, political, and poetic inquiries. His projects and installations have been exhibited at festivals such as the Tirana International Film Festival, CineYouth Chicago Film Fest, Intermediaciones Film Festival, Euroshorts, Festival Proyector, and the Mostra (S8) itself, among others.

Residency Details and Benefits

The program provides comprehensive coverage for a continuous four-week stay to develop the analogue film project in Canada:

Travel and Living Expenses: Round-trip travel to Toronto and a €400 weekly allowance for living expenses.

Production and Lab Costs: An additional €800 for film stock, developing, and laboratory expenses.

Technical Resources: Access to specialized equipment and workspaces at LIFT Toronto (valued up to €2,000).

Professional Support: Specialized technical assistance and medical insurance (up to €300).

Open Call Information (Concluded)

The application period for this edition closed on Sunday, June 28, 2026. For informational and archival purposes, the terms and conditions governing the program can still be reviewed via the following link:

Download Open Call Terms and Conditions (PDF)

For any inquiries regarding the program, please contact: baicc@s8cinema.com