Cinemovement laboratories is an annual flagship programme focusing on an interdisciplinary approach to filmmaking. It invites artists and filmmakers dedicated to the incubation and experimentation of the interdisciplinary film practice to collaborate on their personal projects. The programme is held in partnership with international organisational partners and involves the mentorship of renowned curators and artists to workshop and network with the participants.
Laboratories
Laboratories
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Lab 08
Chiang Mai-8
2025 marks ten years since the launch of Cinemovement’s flagship film laboratory. Over the past decade, the platform has brought together over one hundred artists, filmmakers, and performance-makers across seven Asian cities for week-long creative encounters — where conversations, collaborations, and experiments have evolved into zines, artworks, films, and installations showcased in renowned international film festivals and museums.
In March 2026, the 8th edition of the Cinemovement Lab will take place in Chiang Mai (Thailand) in partnership with Studio 88, an artist residency dedicated to creative exploration. This new chapter marks Cinemovement’s journey into its second decade, continuing our mission to bring artists together to explore collaboration between art disciplines.
For Cinemovement Lab VIII Chiang Mai, Cinemovement and Studio 88 will be co-sponsoring a scholarship to 1 Thai artist and 1 South East Asian artist. The Scholarship will cover all expenses during the lab including lab fees except transport to Chiang Mai. This opportunity is also available for those who have already applied before the extension.
Why Apply
Over the course of a week-long laboratory, participants will engage in artistic and technical explorations through a series of discursive and experiential sessions. The Lab seeks proposals that challenge genre boundaries and imagine new forms of interdisciplinary or expanded cinema.
At its core, Cinemovement believes that the unpredictable encounters between artists — within a focused, temporary space — create fertile ground for alchemical transformations, generating outcomes that are both tangible and intangible, personal and collective.
Who can apply
Artists from all art disciplines including dance, theatre, film, animation, photography, performance arts, visual arts, literary arts, sound arts and music.
Key Info:
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026 at 11:59 PM Singapore time (GMT +8)
Application results: 1 June 2026Application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV4-v6gWJmys2JuJeRYA9_iwAabn9PkzSHxxMqeNRqxbL83g/viewformLocation: Studio 88, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Lab Dates: 14 - 22 December , 2026
Cost of residency: $3500 SGD (Includes lab fees, production fees, transportation (during the lab), accommodation and food)
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Lab 07
Tokyo-7
Organised in partnership with the Image Forum Japan, Cinemovement Lab VII took place from 15 - 22 December 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. Featuring guest lectures, interventions and workshops by Koyo Yamashita, director of Image Forum, performance artist Takao Kawaguchi, documentary filmmaker Kazuhiro Soda and curator/ theatre director, Iina Naoto.
Writer Fellows:
Aditi Shivaramakrishnan (Singapore)
Anna Alexandre (France)
Kana Akahori (Japan)
Joe Huang (Taiwan)Participating Artists
Amanda Tan, Ao Ieong Weng Fong, Audrey - Zhuohan Jiang, Cheuk Cheung, Chris Chong Chan Fui, Clyde Kam, Denise Lim, Grace Song, Lim Yen, Michael Kam, Miku Kitagawa, Paprika Chan, Ryo Kobayashi, Ryota Sugihara, Wilfred Wong, Zachary Yap
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Lab 06
Solo-6
Organised in partnership with the Studio Plesungan, Cinemovement Lab VI took place from 13 - 21 January 2020 in Solo, Indonesia. Featuring guest lectures and workshops by performance artist Melati Suryodarmo.
Participating Artists
Adele Goh, Anne-Iris Espinat Dief, art naming, Duong Dieu Linh, Hwa Wei-An, Jee Chan, Jocelyn Chng, Keng U Lao, Megan Ha, Nelson Yeo, Olivia Griselda, Shaun Neo, Veronica Bassetto
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Lab 05
Zambales-5
Organised in partnership with the Casa San Miguel, Cinemovement Lab V took place from 13 - 21 January 2019 in Zambales, Philippines. Featuring guest lectures by filmmaker Sherad Anthony Sanchez and choreographer Eisa Jocson.
Participating Artists
Cai Ying, Chen Jiexiao, Eric Schlaeflin, Circle Chan, John Carlo Nova, Kent Chan, Kray Chen, KT Yau Ka Hei, Lee Wai Shing, Nina Djekić , Pat Toh, Peishan Chiew, Ruelo Zendo
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Lab 04
Taipei-4
Organised in partnership with the Bamboo Curtain Studio, Cinemovement Lab IV took place from 13 - 20 November 2017 in Taipei, Taiwan. Featuring visual artists Kristian Petersen and Chiu Chih Hua.
Participating Artists
Chan Sze Wei, Chloe Chotrani, Gladys Ng, Han Fengyu, Jereh Leong, Jow Zhiwei, Lei Yuan Bin, Sara Tan
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Lab 03
Macau-3
Organised in partnership with the Rollout Macau Dance Film Festival, I-Centre and Fundação Oriente of Macau, Cinemovement Lab III took place from 4 – 10 June 2017 in Macau.
Participating Artists
Chan Sze Wei, Chloe Chotrani, Gladys Ng, Han Fengyu, Jereh Leong, Jow Zhiwei, Lei Yuan Bin, Sara Tan
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Lab 02
Hong Kong-2
Organised in partnership with the WING Platform for Performance, Cinemovement Lab II took place from 6 – 12 January 2016 in Hong Kong. Featuring guest lectures and interventions by Xavier Le Roy, Scarlet Yu and Kingsley Ng.
Participating Artists
Aaron Khek, Bobbi Chen, Eva Tang, Liao Jiekai, Melissa Quek, Nicole Midori Woodford, Norhaizad Adam, Russell Morton, Sudhee Liao, Jolene Mok
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Lab 01
Hanoi-1
Organised with the partnership of Hanoi Cinématheque, Cinemovement Lab I took place from 29 October – 2 November 2015 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Featuring guest cinematographer Karim Hapette, writer Lee Shyh Jih and composer Alicia De Silva.
Participating Artists
Aaron Khek, Bobbi Chen, Liao Jiekai, Melissa Quek, Nicole Midori Woodford, Norhaizad Adam, Russell Morton, Sudhee Liao, Ix Wong