Varan workshop in Belgrade

Call for applications

THE WORKSHOP

During this very intensive workshop, the 10 participants will tackle the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking and will take the first steps towards becoming independent filmmakers. Following a short period of technical initiation, analysis of reference films, location scouting and writing, everyone then begins shooting a short film based on a common theme. The editing (assisted by professional editors) also allows to assess the essential relationship between filmmaker and editor.

PUBLIC

• For those wishing to gain a first experience of documentary filmmaking with all it entails in terms of
  the commitment and requirements involved. For those wishing to renew or reassess their documentary
  filmmaking practice.
• No technical skills required.
• Working languages of the workshop : English, French, regional languages. You have to be able to
  understand and talk in English.
• Age : 18-35 years old
• Residents of the following countries : Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North
  Macedonia, Serbia.
• 10 participants
• The participation fees are free : the costs are covered by the partners of the project

WHERE AND WHEN

In Belgrade Youth Center – Dom omladine Beograda, Makedonska 22 Belgrade, Serbia
From the 22/11/2021 to the 29/01/2022 (holiday break from the 25/12/2021 to the 15/01/2022)

HOW TO APPLY

Selection is a two-step process.

1/The first step is a written application consisting of :

• A resume (CV)
• An autobiography, free-form, 2 pages
• A one-page text, with or without a picture, on one of the following themes:
  Tell us about a place
  Tell us about a moment in life
  Tell us about your neighbors
• The application form – on the following page

These items are to be returned to us by email varan@domomladine.org with your complete contact
information. We do not want a dissertation, but a text in which you are speaking directly to us. We do
not wish to receive any cover letters.

The documents must be written in English.

2/Pre-selected applicants will be given an appointment for an interview before being definitively
admitted. The interview will happen in Belgrade or by phone or zoom.

AGENDA

Deadline for sending the written application : 21/09/2021 23:59 (utc+2)
Dates for the selection interviews : 09 & 10/09/2021 or 13 & 14/09/21 (tbc)