Forecast Mentorships 2025–2026

Forecast is calling for applications from artistic practitioners and cultural producers working in all creative fields, anywhere in the world, for their 10th edition of Forecast Mentorships.

The call is open to applicants of all ages and does not prescribe a theme. The only requirement is to submit projects that are relevant to the expertise of the mentor. The mentors for this edition are: fashion designer Hussein Chalayan (Cyprus/UK), vocalist and composer Elaine Mitchener (UK), performer and theater-maker Lulu Obermayer (Germany), artist and filmmaker Ruth Patir (Israel), video and installation artist James Richards (UK), and electronic musician Sote (Iran/USA).

The selection process is two-tiered. First, the mentors select three nominated concepts each. The 18 nominees are invited to Berlin to discuss their ideas and present them at Radialsystem during the Forecast Forum taking place 14–20 July 2025. 

Following the Forum, each mentor will select one concept to accompany to its realisation over the following months. The outcomes of these collaborations will then be presented at the Forecast Festival, taking place at Radialsystem, Berlin, 16–21 March 2026.

What is provided?

Selected proposals in the Forecast Forum will receive a fee of 2,000 EUR, which includes the production costs of the presentation. Travel and accommodation for participants at the Forecast Forum in Berlin is provided. (If you apply as a duo or collective, Forecast will cover travel and accommodation for only one member.) 

Projects selected to be one of the six mentee projects to be showcased at the Forecast Festival in March 2026 receive an artist fee of 6,000 EUR and a production budget up to 8,000 EUR.

Forecast Mentorships 2025–2026

Deadline: 10 February 2025