Euroepan University And Film School Networks

A Clear ViewGerman Film and Television Academy Berlin (dffb)ObjectiveTo train students in how to organise and structure film projects in anew post production environment.German Filmand Television AcademyBerlin (dffb)Potsdamer Str. 210785 Berlin DECourse contentThis course analyses the emerging technical challenges of postproduction from an artistic/creative, organisational and technical perspective.In two sessions, combined with a practical phase, students of cinematography, production and directing learn about planning and organisingfor the new-style filmmaking of the future, in which postproduction willbe the backbone structuring the whole process.T 49 30 257 59-113Target groupCurrent students and recent graduates from the three partner schools inteams of three (cinematographer, producer, director).Kathrin Osterndorffosterndorff@dffb.dePartnersLondon Film School – UKwww.lfs.org.ukFilmova a Televizní FakultaAMU (Film and TV Schoolof the Academy ofPerforming Arts), Prague – CZwww.famu.czPWSFTviT - The PolishNational Film, Television andTheater School Lodz – PLwww.filmschool.lodz.plUniversity of Theatre andFilm, Budapest – HUwww.szfe.hudates and locationApril 10 15, 2012;September 2 9, 2012Berlin – DEFeesEUR 150Participants24APPLICATION DEADLINEMarch 5, 2012www.dffb.deEuropean University and film School networks 2012 11

Adaptation for Cinema – A4CCentro Studi HoldenObjectiveTo create a European workshop on adaptation for both live featuresand animation.Centro Studi HoldenCorso Dante 11810126 Turin ITCourse contentTwelve European participants from European film schools work togetherin different groups with the support of professional trainers to adaptshort stories or novels for the screen.Simone Fenoileurope@scuolaholden.itThe course has three distinct phases over a period of six months from thefirst meeting to the final pitch: a first workshop on the theory of adaptation, a second meeting for the evaluation and a final presentation of theworks. An online platform will be set up to enable continuous developmentof the projects, with coordination by the trainers. Participants work in fourgroups of three on four different books. Each group includes a writer, aproducer and a visual artist. The stories to be adapted are selected fromamong the most interesting new and young writers in each country.Target groupStudents from European film schools with three different curricula(producing, writing, animation).T 39 011 66 32 812F 39 011 66 32 813PartnersLondon Film School – UKwww.lfs.org.ukMoholy-Nagy University ofArt and Design (MOME),Budapest – HUwww.mome.hudates and locationNovember 2012 April 2013Turin – ITBudapest – HULondon – UKFeesEUR 500Participants12APPLICATION DEADLINEAugust 31, 2012www.scuolaholden.it12 European University and film School networks 2012

Animation Sans Frontières –The Animation ProductionWorkshopThe Animation Workshop/VIA University CollegeObjectiveTo provide European animation and film production students andrecent graduates with an understanding of the art and business ofgetting an idea onto a screen, as well as strengthen their networkswith the European animation industry.Course contentAnimation Sans Frontières is a graduate-level lecture/workshop-based supplementary training programme. A group of 16 European animation and filmproduction students travels for two weeks to each of the four partner animation schools to follow four separate parts of an overview of the entire animation film production process, from concept development through financing to actual production management. Television and feature films, gamesand interactive media, traditional and cross-platform production processesare all covered. Two groups of four students also have the opportunity to joinand represent ASF at Cartoon Movie 2013 and FMX 2013.The main elements of the course are:1 Overviews: various industry themes, regional, national,international markets;2 Toolbox: production tools, from pitching to line production;3 Case Studies alongside studio visits;4 Creative Workshops.There are four modules in four different countries. The first two concentrate on the development of project ideas; the third and fourth centre onfinancing and production methods.Students are welcome, though not obliged, to come with their own project ideas. Students who do so will get the chance to pitch their projectsbefore a panel of renowned European animation producers at the end ofthe Paris moduleTarget groupSoon-to-graduate students or graduates from European animation filmor live-action production schools.The AnimationWorkshop/VIA University CollegeKasernevej 58800 Viborg DKT 45 87 55 49 00Timothy makademie Baden-Württemberg, Ludwigsburg – DEwww.animationsinstitut.deMoholy-Nagy University ofArt and Design (MOME),Budapest – HUwww.mome.huThe Animation Workshop,Viborg – DKwww.animwork.dkGobelins, l’école de l’image,Paris – FRwww.gobelins.frdates and locationOctober 15 26, 2012Ludwigsburg – DENovember 19 30, 2012Budapest – HUJanuary 28 February 8,2013 – Viborg – DKMarch 11 22, 2013Paris – FRFeesEUR 800Participants16-18APPLICATION DEADLINEMay 31, 2012www.animationsansfrontieres.euEuropean University and film School networks 2012 13

Engage 2012Edinburgh Napier UniversityObjectiveTo offer a series of intensive project development workshops, onlineforums and one-to-one surgeries to 24 selected writers, directorsand producers.Edinburgh NapierUniversityScreen Academy ScotlandProduction Centre Edinburgh Napier University2a Merchiston AvenueEH10 4NU Edinburgh UKCourse contentCurrently in its fifth year, this programme aims to equip a new generationof European filmmakers with the knowledge, skills and understanding towork collaboratively across national cultures and industries. The coreprogramme consists of three workshops in four European capitals overa six-month period. Participants benefit from the expertise, insight andfeedback of a wide range of industry professionals.During the workshops, experts from each of the host countries share theirknowledge and experience of the co-production market to offer invaluableinput and feedback on participants’ projects. Detailed case studies focusingon each of the host countries provide further contextualisation of specificnations’ current audio-visual trends. To help participants’ projects growbetween workshops, additional, on-line support is provided by academicstaff from each of the host institutions.ENGAGE also aims to offer a distinctive, holistic approach to addressing theneeds of film schools in smaller European countries, enhancing their capacityto stimulate, guide and supervise students in international exchanges and collaborations. Part of this approach is a keen focus on the skills necessary forthe success of the creative producer/writer/director partnership. At the sametime, ENGAGE puts an emphasis on three areas important to the creativescreen industries in Europe – screenwriting for low-budget, international filmand TV drama, documentary and animation; development and co-productionfor the European market, and production and distribution in the digital age.Target groupProducers, writers and directors. Must be postgraduate or final-year undergraduate students or recent graduates of university-level film courses.T 44 131 455 2615F 44 131 455 2538Robin MacPhersonTamara Van Strijthemt.van ier.ac.ukPartnersDún Laoghaire Institute ofArt, Design & Technology – IEwww.iadt.ieBaltic Film and MediaSchool, Tallinn University – EEwww.bfm.eeAalto University, Schoolof Arts, Design andArchitecture – FIelo.aalto.fidates and locationmid-April, 2012Dublin – IElate June, 2012Edinburgh – UKlate September, 2012Tallinn – EEHelsinki – FIFeesApplicants from partnerschools: EUR 100All other applicants: EUR 500Participants24APPLICATION .ac.uk14 January 23, 2012European University and film School networks 2012

Essemble - European Networkof Film and Animation Schoolsfor Digital CreationCooperativa de formação e animação culturalObjectiveTo disseminate digital film production techniques and the use ofvirtual imaging.Course contentESSEMBLE is a one-year course organised around a 4 x 4 x 4 structure,i.e. 4 schools x 4 workshops x 4 films. Each workshop takes place in adifferent school. The topics are: story development (Cologne); scriptadaptation to visual concept (Budapest); digital cinematography and artdirection (Brussels); post-production and digital compositing (Lisbon).Per module, a group of five students from each school, from both film andanimation, are involved according to their areas of expertise. The filmsmix virtually produced images (acquisition via MOCAP is possible) withlive footage shot in digital high definition.ESSEMBLE aims to provide both film and animation students with basicand advanced competencies in new production and distribution techniques, and strategies. And without neglecting the essential role scriptdevelopment has for both forms of art, it focuses clearly on the development of new concepts that mix 3D images with live footage.Target groupHonours degree final year students and/or 1st year master’s students.Cooperativa de formaçãoe animação culturalCampo Grande 3761749-024 Lisbon PTT 351 217 515 500F 351 217 577 006Manuel José Damásiomjdamasio@ulusofona.ptSandra Rochasandra.rocha@ulusofona.ptPartnersUniversidade Lusófona,Film, Video and MultimediaDepartment, Lisbon – PTwww.ulusofona.ptSint-Lukas University,Brussels – BEwww.sintlukas.be/internationalInternational Film School,Cologne – DEwww.filmschule.deMoholy-Nagy University ofArt and Design (MOME),Budapest – HUwww.mome.hudates and locationtbcLisbon – PTBrussels – BEBudapest – HUCologne – DEFeesEUR 150/moduleParticipants20-80APPLICATION DEADLINEJuly 15, 2012www.ulusofona.ptEuropean University and film School networks 2012 15

European Cross Media AcademyDen Danske FilmskoleObjectiveTo provide an advanced level training programme in cross-mediaproduction, which brings together carefully selected participantsin professionally configured cross-media production teams.Course contentBy facilitating cultural exchange and building cross-sectoral ‘knowledgesupply chains’, the course precipitates ‘New Skills for New Jobs’ and thusenhances the attractiveness of the EU creative industries. Each studenthas a dedicated position in the team, and is therefore hand picked to fill aspecific role. The programme is built on the solid and long experience ofthe partners. Collectively, they provide Europe-wide access to specialisedteachers, industry professionals, publishers and funding opportunities.The course offers methods for developing “Storyworlds” which areessential for successful cross media production as they effectively seizethe opportunities brought about by the growing variety of media channels. “Storyworlds” not only ensure coherence between creative expressions and business models, they also increase each element’s potential.Narratives, audio-visuals and technological solutions expanding fromthe same source to different formats and media outlets enhance experiences for audiences and promote increased revenue potential.Establishing an effective European production team easily takes years.Participating in EUCROMA enables them to produce high-end results andcreate the network for fundraising at European level.After attending the EUCROMA training students can point to two complementary productions: one core production presenting their role-specificskillset and another reflecting their work in a cross media context. Thisdoubles the effect of the results and promotes them in a wider context.Den Danske FilmskoleLaessoesgade 24, 4 sal2200 Copenhagen K DKT 45 31 34 16 46Troels sFilmakademieBaden-Württemberg,Ludwigsburg – DEwww.filmakademie.deBudapest Universityof Theatre, Filmand Television – HUwww.szfe.huCologne Game Lab – DEwww.colognegamelab.deUniversity of Abertay,Dundee – UKwww.abertay.ac.ukdates and locationEleven one-week sessionsbetween Januaryand June 2012First week in Budapest – HUsecond weekin Ludwigsburg – DEremainderin Copenhagen – DKFeesPer training period (two):EUR 1,250ParticipantsTarget group– Talented bachelor students relevant to the creative industries& cross media production.– Young talents from the creative industries relevantto cross media production.17 (in 2012);more are planned for 2013/14APPLICATION DEADLINEFirst Monday in December(each year)www.filmskolen.dk www.eucroma.dk16 European University and film School networks 2012

European Film School NetworkLa FémisObjectiveTo enhance the European network of film schools.Course contentThis is an annual seminar at which some thirty representatives of Europeanfilm schools meet to discuss a different topic each year. The seminar iscomplemented by a social network on the website of CINEUROPA thatcreates an identifiable space containing a large amount of information onfilm schools validated by them. The goal is for the students, the futurecandidates and anyone interested in film schools to have relevant and upto-date information on, for example, shooting of schools’ films, festivalsand each school’s curriculum.By bringing together directors, heads of studies and heads of internationalaffairs from a wide range of European film schools for a two-day seminarfocusing on specific current issues that film schools are confronted with,this project enhances the European network of film schools. Participantsexchange their experience of mobility between film schools and of innovation in mobility programmes.La Fémis has been organising these meetings since 2002. They aredesigned to enhance common reflection on pedagogical issues, to improvethe schools’ mutual knowledge, and to set up exchanges of students andof teachers. They are open to a maximum of 30 participants. The theme forthe 2012 meeting will be the assessment and the ranking of film schools.La Fémis6 rue Francoeur75018 Paris FRT 33 1 53 41 21 10/15T 33 1 53 41 22 11-00F 33 1 53 41 02 80Pascale Borensteinpascale.borenstein@femis.frMaria Ridzonovaferencuhova@vsmu.skSuzy Gilletts.gillett@lfs.org.ukPartnersVŠMU – Academy of Musicand Dramatic Arts, Filmand Television Faculty,Bratislava – SKwww.vsmu.skLondon Film School – UKwww.lfs.org.ukdates and locationNovember 22 23, 2012Paris – FRParticipants30Target groupDirectors of film schools, heads of teaching, international relationsstaff, teachers.www.lafemis.frEuropean University and film School networks 2012 17

Four CornersFundacio Privada Escola Superior de Cinemai Audiovisuals de CatalunyaObjectiveTo help teams of talented new filmmakers from all EU countriesdevelop their fiction feature film projects.Fundacio PrivadaEscola Superior deCinema i Audiovisualsde CatalunyaC/ Colon 84-9008222 Terrassa ESCourse contentDuring workshops in four locations, intense project tutorials andspecialist conferences enable the participants to prepare their projects forthe marketplace, while networking with local film students and trainers.Four Corners is a project-led film training scheme for European filmschool students and those who have graduated within the previous eighteen months. At a series of four workshops spread through the year indifferent European locations, participants have an opportunity to developtheir film projects with individual tuition from a range of leading international practitioners. There is on-line follow-up between workshops.The aim is that by the end of the course the project will be ready to bepresented to the market for financing and production.T 34 93 317 8676F 34 93 441 0617Aintza omPartnersNational Academy forTheatre and Film Arts – BGwww.natfiz.bgLondon School of Film,Media & Performance – UKwww.regents.ac.uk/lsfmp/dates and locationTwelve project teams of two or three people take part. They must includea screenwriter and producer. They may include a director. Eight teamscome from the four member institutions. The remaining four come froman open call for EU nationals. Students apply with a draft screenplay ortreatment for a fiction feature film.Target groupStudents, postgraduates trainers with significant industryand international experience.March 12 16, 2012Terrassa – ESMay 25 30, 2012London – UKSeptember 3 7, 2012Sofia – BGOctober 12 16, 2012Sitges – ESFeesEUR 200 (per person)Participants44APPLICATION DEADLINEJanuary 30, 2012.Applications for 2013open November 2012.www.escac.eswww.four4corners.com18 European University and film School networks 2012

Low Budget Film ForumLondon Film SchoolObjectiveTo provide participants with the tools necessary to develop anddeliver successful, strategic approaches to marketable low-budgetfilmmaking in Europe.Course contentThe Low Budget Film Forum brings together students from five schoolsaround Europe, selecting projects which need detailed development tobecome viable as low budget feature productions. Students are broughttogether in multi-country learning groups for peer learning and tutorialsfrom directors, producers and distributors.The conference also aims to offer a high level of debate and exchangeamongst industry peers on current low-budget filmmaking practice inEurope. By comparing and contrasting funding, filmmaking, distributionand marketing approaches from four European countries, the consortiumaims to have an impact on future policy and practice.London Film School24 Shelton StreetWC2H 9UB London UKT 44 20 7836 9642F 44 20 7447 3718Suzy nersLa femis – FRwww.lafemis.frDen Danske Filmskole – DKwww.filmskolen.dkUniversity of Theatreand Film, Budapest – HUwww.szfe.hudates and locationJune 17 22, 2012Paris – FRFeesTarget groupFilm school students and film makers from partner organisations withdemonstrable film making experience.EUR 250Participants24APPLICATION DEADLINEApril 16, 2012www.lfs.org.ukEuropean University and film School n

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