• writing residency

writing residency with naoile ji

With :
Naoile Ji

Date :
11th to 17th november 2024

black and white portrait of Naoile Ji

naoile ji

Naoile Ji, director and author, has been passionate about writing and audiovisual media since childhood. After earning a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in NGO management, she worked for more than 10 years in humanitarian aid and the social and solidarity economy. At the same time, she made her first documentaries and then, in 2018, decided to devote herself fully to writing (fiction, documentary, poetry). Self-taught, she gained experience in directing, editing, lighting and production. She has written and directed six short films and is currently developing her first feature film and an international co-production series.

Notable short-films :

  • Quand reviendra le Loriot (2021) : Festival Paris Court Devant selection – Best Actress award
  • Trek Salama, France 2 airing (2025) : Festival du Film de Grenoble and Cinémania Montréal International Festival selections
  • Take advantage of an environment conducive to freeing the imagination and enhancing concentration through achievable work goals and feedback from fellow resident authors (workshops/creative simulation/games) and potentially from a writing expert.
  • Benefit from a retreat in a pleasant and calm location, along with the organisation of the residency being taken care of.
  • Optimise your screenplay, book, graphic novel, etc.
  • Share convivial moments with other authors: meals, outings, and exchanges of author experiences.
  • Consolidate or create a lasting support and exchange network—team spirit, work opportunities, and sharing useful tips

6 participants are welcomed for 6 days from November 11th to 17th.

  • Write and rewrite their projects individually
  • Read and discuss each other’s projects (on a voluntary basis)
  • Walk, share, and recharge
  • Accommodation for 6 nights in the Maison Saint Joseph mansion (including cleaning fees)
  • Breakfasts and lunches (dinners are not included with shops nearby Maison Saint Joseph)
  • Pedagogical and logistical organisation
  • Daily creative writing workshops and games
  • Travel expenses (approximately €20 round trip by Transilien) from Paris, CDG Airport – Crépy-en-Valois shuttle
  • Dinner meals (shopping and meal preparation)
  • €50 administrative and association membership fee

4 packages based on accommodation

  • Stay at Maison Saint Joseph
    • Stay in a single room with a double bed at the Manor with a private bathroom : Lichane or Acacia Room – 681 euros per person
    • Stay in a shared loft under the roof of the Manor with a single bed (includes kitchen, bathroom, living area): Canopée – 399 euros per person
  • Stay at La Petite Maison
    • Stay in a shared room with a single bed in the small house (includes shared bathroom, kitchen, living area): 423 euros per person
    • Stay in a single room with a double bed in the small house (includes shared bathroom, kitchen, living area): 525 euros per person
For more information about the room details, please visit :
lamaisonsaintjoseph.com

We are passionate about supporting arts and artists, and our entire msj team has volunteered tirelessly to make the opening of this art residency a reality in 2024.  Our pricing reflects the true cost of running a young art residency that supports emerging artists, ensuring that everyone involved is fairly compensated for their expertise.  Our pricing reflects this commitment, covering artists’ fees and operational costs, thanks in part to the support of Maison Saint Joseph, which offers us favorable rates for room rentals. To successfully run each workshop, we require a minimum of participants. We’re confident in your support to help us bring this incredible program to life!

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