In the Summer of 2007 an intensive documentary filmmaking workshop will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, with 12 participants coming from former Yugoslav republics.
Who is behind this?
Mentors in this workshop are experienced film authors from Ateliers Varan, the world renowned documentary film school from Paris. Atelier Varan Belgrade, its offspring based in Serbia, is managing the project.
With 25 years of experience and around 1,000 films produced, Ateliers Varan (www.ateliersvaran.com) gathers filmmakers who believe in enriching their skills by sharing knowledge and experience. This workshop, run by experts from Ateliers Varan – Jean-Noël Cristiani, Renaud Personnaz and Claudio Martinez – aims to teach a specific approach and way of presenting cultural identity and every-day reality by means of image and sound, all via practical work. Similar workshops have been organised throughout the world, in numerous countries (e.g. Cambodia, Norway, Romania, Columbia, Portugal, Serbia, ...). Ateliers Varan has an established reputation of one of the best centres for documentary film training in the world.
Atelier Varan Belgrade (www.varan.org.yu) has produced 20 documentaries in the past three years and now has one of the strongest young independent documentary productions in the region.
Where, when and what?
Summer 2007, Belgrade. The workshop will start on June 25th and last for five weeks.
With the guidance of the mentor team from Ateliers Varan, in the course of five weeks the participants will get acquainted with technical aspects of image and sound recording and editing, work on film exercises, watch and discuss films and raw materials shot, and finish 12 short documentary films, from research and writing to filming and finally editing.
Who can apply?
Anyone coming from ex-Yugoslav countries. There is no age limit for applying. Also, no previous experience in filmmaking is required, but we do expect complete dedication to the work during the workshop. Consecutive translation will be provided, but working knowledge of a foreign language (English, French) is recommended.
The 12 selected participants will be asked to relocate to Belgrade during the 5 weeks of the workshop, so please be prepared to do this if you’re applying. Note, however, that accommodation will be provided and basic living expenses covered.
Scholarship?
Participation in this workshop is free of charge for the selected candidates. Accommodation will be provided, as well as scholarships to cover basic living and travel expenses.
How can I apply?
Applications are welcomed in English or French, and should contain:
- a two page biography (tell us your story, not your official CV)
- a short essay (not more than one page in length) on one of the proposed topics:
- Describe an event from your life
- Describe a day
- Describe your neighbours
- a contact email and telephone no.
Applications and all enquires should be directed to: konkurs@varan.org.yu.
Kino:Vérité is a project of Atelier Varan Belgrade.
For further information please visit our website at www.varan.org.yu.