Open Call for TFA Alumni: Join, Learn and Connect with a Production & Artistic Festival Team Abroad!
Introduction to the Placements & Exchange Initiative
The Placements & Exchange Initiative is organized by The Festival Academy (TFA) in collaboration with the European Festivals Association (EFA). The initiative aims to build strong links between our festival communities.
The goal is to foster meaningful exchange between our global festival networks. Alumni applying for a placement/exchange will have the opportunity to enrich their skills through hands-on experience, while the host festival or cultural organization will benefit from the fresh perspectives of passionate professionals who will assist with ongoing projects.
This exchange offers a true two-way learning experience. Participants will benefit from new approaches and ideas from a different geographical and/or cultural context, enrich their own festival-making practices and open the door to possible future partnerships.
The Placements & Exchange Initiative promotes extensive cooperation, networking and career development opportunities through global collaborations.
Read more about the structure, requirements, and timeline below.
Requirements for Alumni who would like to do a placement
Participants should:
- Be members of The Festival Academy Alumni community, meaning that they have participated in at least one of our training programmes in the past.
- Be in charge of covering the potential national or international travel costs to the placement/exchange or apply for external funding to cover these.
- Review available placements/exchanges within the Opportunities Booklet.
- Select the 3 preferred placements.
- Fill in the application form. A CV and a motivation letter will be required.
- Send off the application!
How is the placement arranged?
This booklet presents a selection of 25 placements in 21 different countries, among which TFA Alumni are invited to choose 3 placement/exchange preferences and complete the application form at their earliest convenience. Once the preferences, CV and motivation letter are submitted, TFA will contact the corresponding festival. After receiving approval from the festival, TFA will connect the applicant with the host festival to arrange an online interview, to introduce each other and discuss the placement/exchange details. If the applicant is considered a good fit for the festival, formal approval will follow with the signing of an agreement between the two parties. Once signed, communication will no longer be mediated through TFA, but assistance and follow-up will be available throughout the entire period.
Please do not hesitate to contact The Festival Academy at info@thefestivalacademy.eu should you have any additional questions.