Ateliers Varan Workshop in Novi Sad

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A WRITTEN APPLICATION: April 23, 2022

During this intensive workshop, 10 participants will master the basics of documentary filmmaking and take the first steps towards becoming independent filmmakers. After getting acquainted with the technical aspects of filmmaking, analyzing reference film achievements, finding locations and writing screenplays, each participant will start shooting their own short documentary on the same topic. Editing (with the assistance of professional editors) will provide insight into the important relationship that exists between authors and editors.

CANDIDATES

Everyone who wants to gain initial experience in making documentaries and everything that that entails. Anyone who wants to renew or reconsider their work and approach to filming documentaries.
Knowledge of filmmaking techniques is not necessary
Working languages ​​of the workshop: English, French and local. Knowledge of English is required.
Age range: 18 to 35
Citizens of the following countries: Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Northern Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Hungary, Romania
Number of participants: 10
The workshop is free: all costs are covered by the partners of this project

PLACE AND TIME OF THE WORKSHOP

Academy of Arts Novi Sad, Đure Jakšića 7, 21101 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
From 13 June 2022 to 07 August 2022

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates are selected in two phases.

1 / The first phase is the submission of a written application which includes:
CV
Short biography, free form, 2 pages
One-page text with or without a photo on one of the following topics:
Describe a place for us
Describe for us a moment in life
Describe your neighborhood to us
Completed application form – can be found here: Form-Atelje-Varan-radionica-NS
All material is sent to the e-mail address varan@domomladine.org with complete contact details. It is not a dissertation that is required, but a text that you address directly to us. We do not want cover letters.
All material must be in English.

2 / Candidates who pass to the second phase will be scheduled for an interview before the final admission. The conversation will be conducted either in person in Belgrade, or by phone, or via the Zoom application.

TERMS

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A WRITTEN APPLICATION: April 23, 2022.

DATES OF CONVERSATIONS IN BELGRADE, BY PHONE OR ONLINE: 04, 05 and 06 May 2022.