OPEN CALL | Roma Holocaust Voices Fellowship 2026

The Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies and the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) are pleased to announce the 2026 edition of the Roma Holocaust Voices Fellowship. This fellowship is designed to support Roma creators in the development of public-facing creative projects that critically engage with historical testimonies and situate them within contemporary cultural and social contexts.

Selected fellows will be granted exclusive access to audiovisual testimonies of Roma Holocaust survivors preserved within the Fortunoff Archive. Fellows are expected to engage with the testimonies through an original creative project and are invited to interpret and reframe the audiovisual materials through a wide range of artistic practices.

The fellowship aims to encourage innovative approaches to archival memory by facilitating its translation into formats that enhance visibility, accessibility, and relevance for diverse contemporary audiences.

This call is open to:

• Individuals of Roma origin
• Artists, filmmakers, researchers, and cultural practitioners working in creative fields

Fellowship Grant

• 2 fellowships available
• 4,000 EUR per fellow (to support the development and implementation of the project)
• Full research access to the Fortunoff Archive’s Roma testimonies.
• Institutional and promotional support from ERIAC and the Fortunoff Archive.

What We Support

We welcome proposals for high-impact creative projects, including (but not limited to):

• Short films, animation, or audiovisual storytelling
• Public art, installations, or exhibitions
• Theater, performance, or sound-based work
• Digital storytelling and multimedia formats
• VR/AR or immersive experiences

Projects should clearly demonstrate how the Fortunoff testimonies will be used as a core narrative or conceptual element, not as a secondary reference. Applications will be evaluated based on a clear concept and a realistic plan for project implementation, public visibility, and outreach potential.

Expected Outcomes

Fellows are expected to deliver:

• A final creative project engaging with the Fortunoff testimonies
• A transcription and English translation of the selected testimony materials used in their work

Timeline

• Open Call: April 15 – June 15, 2026
• Selection: June 26, 2026
• Project Implementation: July 2026 – April 2027

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the application form.

Required materials:

• Personal information 
• Project proposal (max. 500 words) including:
  1. Concept and objectives
  2. Use of Fortunoff testimonies
  3. Expected outcome and format
  4. Timeline
  5. Target audience and visibility strategy
• CV

All materials must be submitted in English.

If you have any questions, please contact petro.rusanienko@eriac.org