What is the project about?

For this project, we want to bring together 14 young people from Germany and Poland to create a safer space for learning and experimenting with the art of animation. You will share ideas about radical art-making and will learn skills of storytelling and animation filmmaking. The workshop will take place over 7 days and will include group discussions of art’s place in the political world. We will brainstorm together what themes are important to us as queer people, and which of those is important to communicate right here and now. We will then learn about effective storytelling, followed by an introduction to animation techniques. Finally, each participant will create their own 10-30 second under-camera animation component to a collective and cohesive film from the group with a collective theme.

Application deadline April 3, 2023, 22:00 CET

Who can apply?

Anyone who identifies as queer, who is between ages 18 and 26, and who lives in Germany or Poland. We explicitly encourage participants of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, educational backgrounds, races and ethnic backgrounds to apply.

No experience or special skills are needed. The youth exchange will take place in English. If you don’t feel so comfortable in English, we will support you in your understanding by translating or explaining in simple language.

Where?

The project will take place at a hostel in Berlin-Weissensee.

When?

April 29- May 6, 2024

Costs?

There is no participation fee and the project will include three free meals a day. Travel to and from Berlin, accommodation for 7 nights, and equipment will be included. This project is funded by Deutsch-Polnisches Jugendwerk/ Polsko-Niemiecka Współpraca Młodzieży

Questions?

Feel free to write an email to Daniel at daniel.essay@gmail.com!