Films are much more than just a medium. They can inspire, fascinate, move and help understand the world. filmED will bring film education to new, young audiences. Irrespective of age or social background, we will provide opportunities for children from kindergarten to high school to engage with and comprehend the world of film.
The filmED project works with cultural and educational organizations, film festivals, cinemas and other film institutions. The project will encourage them to share their knowledge of independent cinema, history of filmmaking and film techniques with teachers.
These institutions will develop teaching programs and introduce film education scenarios to educators’ every-day teaching practice. To achieve this, we will create an interactive website that will train educators and provide hands-on guidance and support. The practical, real-life training scenarios that the teachers can directly use in their classroom will be the main asset of this website.
Through this, we aspire to reach thousands of students in Central-Eastern and Southeast Europe with film education, to enhance awareness and knowledge of European film among young audiences. In addition, the training scenarios will leverage the medium of film to promote a deeper understanding of social and political contexts.
To make sure the project gives space to diverse, disadvantaged audience, we will cooperate with various vulnerable group’s workers and include films that address their issues and represent their voices.
Project activities will take place in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, North Macedonia and Germany among other countries.
Our primary goal is to increase the capacity of both educational and film institutions to develop and provide film education training programs for teachers. As these institutions have already established networks with educators, we will leverage these connections, using a train-the-trainer model to expand film education. With the help of the interactive online platform and the showcase training scenarios presented there, these institutions will get to know how to offer comprehensive and hands-on sharing of their expertise with teachers, so that the educators can introduce or enhance existing film education in their schools or kindergarten – ultimately benefiting young audiences.
Our primary goal is for educators to bring the film education to their schools. Through filmED, teachers will receive practical training on how to incorporate film education into their classrooms. To ensure relevance and ease of use, educators will be involved in the project from its inception, and they will be trained using real-life scenarios with young audiences.
We want young people to have greater film literacy and a better understanding of European film. We believe that film education enables them to gain knowledge of the school subjects through the appealing and thought-provoking medium of film. We will impact this group by working with the participating educators.
We will directly involve:
kindergarten children
elementary school students
high school students
young people participating in informal education
vulnerable groups, such as minority groups, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, mental health-care communities etc.
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To get involved and keep up with filmED, please contact the project manager: tereza.stastna@goethe.de.
Mini-Film-Klub
Regular bilingual group for children from 3 to 6 years old, which introduces them to the world of film in a stimulating and fun way.
When: every other week March - June 2024; September - December 2024 For whom: kids 3-6 years / kindergarten teachers Contact: tereza.stastna@goethe.de
Project Days
The programme, centered on short films, will feature practical workshops on dramaturgy, editing, and artificial intelligence. Organized in collaboration with educators, it offers firsthand inspiration for teaching film.
When: March 2-3, September, October 2024 (within Das Filmfest) For whom: children aged 12+, teachers Contact: radka@youngfilmfest.cz / tereza.stastna@goethe.de
Project Partners' activities
Slovakia | KINO ÚSMEV
The Inclusive Film School
Lecturers and assistants meet regularly in focus groups to craft a year-long inclusive film education program.
When: Summer 2024 For whom: Five meetings for teachers, followed by 7 workshops for children and youth Contact: karin@kinousmev.sk
Poland | CENTRUM KULTURY FILMOWEJ
Summer Film Camp for Teachers
5-day film camps during the Summer Film Academy in Zwierzyniec, offering practical workshops, lectures, and film screenings to teachers in Poland.
When: August 2024, August 2025 For whom: teachers Contact: ksmigiel@ckf.waw.pl
Design Process for Teachers - Film Education Lab
Ten teachers will jointly craft educational film materials using design-thinking method, engaging students in the testing process.
When: September 2024 - May 2025 For whom: teachers and students Contact: ksmigiel@ckf.waw.pl
FILMAY – Watch Films, Learn and Create
Within the series of weekend sessions, students will learn essential film skills, discuss various film-related topics and create short films screened at the Kinoteka.
When: September - December 2024 For whom: children from 11 to 14 years Contact: damjanaivanovska@gmail.com
International Film Education Training
An international training program in film education featuring best practices from filmED project partners film education activities. The half-day workshop will be held online, accessible to educators across Europe.
When: 2025 (date will be announced) For whom: open to public Contact: damjanaivanovska@gmail.com
Czech Republic | KRUTÓN
Autumn Film Academy
Within the Young Film Fest, Kruton will host programs for educators, featuring an international educators meeting alongside activities for children and young people.
When: September 26, 2024 (date in 2025 will be announced) For whom: teachers Contact: radka@youngfilmfest.cz
Neighbourhood Training | Evening Film Academy for Teachers
The training programme for educators at Kino Kavalírka will feature 6-8 evening sessions combining film screenings, discussions with experts, and practical workshops focusing on film making.
When: August 2024 - December 2025 For whom: teachers Contact: radka@youngfilmfest.cz
Project Days
The programme, centered on short films, will feature practical workshops on dramaturgy, editing, and artificial intelligence. Organized in collaboration with educators, it offers firsthand inspiration for teaching film.
When: March 2-3, September, October 2024 (within Das Filmfest) For whom: children aged 12+, teachers Contact: radka@youngfilmfest.cz / tereza.stastna@goethe.de
filmED is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
