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Why join us? Our approach is based on: -Connecting global cultural milestones with local realities, respecting and valuing the unique characteristics of each community. -Highlighting human diversity as an intrinsic and essential value for coexistence and collective growth. -Cultivating a new culture of encounter through powerful stories that center on simple protagonists whose lives reflect greatness in the small. By collaborating with us: -You’re not just joining a film production. You are becoming part of a movement dedicated to impactful and transformative storytelling. -You are supporting film education programs for villagers from all around the world. -You are directly helping preserve and cherish diversity, by encouraging members of the community to tell their own story through a camera lens. -You work with top-tier talents in the film industry. -You actively contribute to a global narrative that celebrates diversity and promotes cultural encounters. We want you to be part of this journey. Together, we will create films that make a real difference, building bridges between diverse cultures and realities. Collaborate with Aldeas Scholas Films and help us shape new realities, while we preserve and cherish human diversity. Learn more at aldeasfilms.com

A just transition isn't just about jobs, it's about dreams. As part of our Community Climate Action Project, we commissioned film-maker and Rising Arts Agency CIC Co-Director Euella Jackson to creatively explore the theme of just transition. Her short film Capsule is now live, along with a 'making of' film showing how she developed Capsule along with a team of young creatives. Learn more and watch the films https://buff.ly/3UnuY7h What dreams for a just transition does Capsule spark for you? What future Bristol can we collectively dream?

As a general rule, our society tends to be quite poor at discerning quality, often defaulting to the consensus popular choice. This tendency starts in high school, where decisions are heavily influenced by what is deemed popular or widely accepted. For example, hiring practices often favor Ivy League graduates, corporations follow best corporate practices without question, and people read books recommended by The New York Times. There is very little actual evaluation of whether something or someone is genuinely capable of performing a task. In my personal experience, the best strategy is to look outside of these socially recognized groups. By doing so, you can often find absolutely brilliant books, discover people who are great to work with—very kind and intelligent—and uncover various strategies or vacation spots that are cheaper or smarter. These options are frequently overlooked because they are not part of the "cool kids club," but they can provide significant benefits and an asymmetric advantage. For my art and my paintings, I specifically seek out these unconventional sources. One of the lifebloods of inspiration for me is Rich Andoh and his "Hiddenbody" work. This approach allows me to tap into a wellspring of creativity that is often ignored by mainstream channels. Watch his documentary keymakers now on youtube. https://lnkd.in/ekHh6cAM

Exciting news from Bret Icenhower, check out these workshops!

Sea, Land and City // It's where change happens. Watch this neat trailer, then dive into the short doc.

🎥 Behind the Scenes of Opportunity! Here’s a sneak peek into our training session led by FilmTT’s own Facilitation Officer, Danielle Nivet. Today, Danielle is diving deep into the Trinidad and Tobago Film Rebate—breaking down how this initiative empowers filmmakers and drives our industry forward. 🌟 From insights to inspiration, these two hours are packed with the tools needed to turn creative visions into funded realities. Stay tuned to see how we’re building the future of film in Trinidad and Tobago, one session at a time! 🎬✨ #FilmTT #TTFilmRebate #FilmTrinidadAndTobago #BehindTheScenes #TTFilmIndustry Ministry of Trade and Industry

🎥 Have you seen our film? Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are every bit as ambitious and talented as their better-off peers. But too many are missing out on the opportunities they deserve. It doesn't have to be this way. We work closely with organisations tackling the knottiest problems affecting young people today, building strong organisations that are delivering the most promising interventions supporting young people. Together, we can ensure that all young people have the opportunities they need to succeed. Discover how: www.impetus.org.uk

Reflecting on the 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 From 25–29 November 2024, nine accomplished African film professionals, including 𝗪𝗚𝗦𝗔 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 Bongi Ndaba, gathered in Durban for the Future Mentors Programme. This initiative, led by the Durban FilmMart SA Institute equipped participants with tools to become effective mentors, fostering the next generation of African filmmakers. The programme emphasized building strong mentor-mentee relationships, preparing mentees for success, and creating a sustainable mentorship culture for Africa’s film industry. Access the open-source Future Mentors Programme Guide via DFMI’s website.

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✍🏼 Note to self (and others): Don't overlook the value of your free-time projects in your job search! Hands-on experience gained through personal projects can reflect your capabilities better than the official experience. Co-organizing La Casa house parties in Utrecht, Netherlands with Santiago Gervaz and Antti Saari taught me more about event and project planning, marketing, budgeting, communications, and ticketing than university courses usually have time or resources to do. Check out the Youtube-video shot by Euan Noble in the link below to get a glimpse of our work. We started from scratch and built up, ending up selling 700 tickets in 4 events in just 5 months!💥 (Thank you for everyone else involved as well, you know who you are! #Teamwork) Bottom line: Don't let your hard work on personal projects go unnoticed. They can give you the experience and skills you need to succeed in your career. 💪 Link: https://lnkd.in/dkgY4qjT