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We offer: knowledge about film, good fun, and warm meals for participants.
These fantastically designed workshops are aimed at all people over 54 years old (or those who feel that way!) who want to learn more about films, new media, what their grandchildren or children do, and what is actually “the thing” that we don’t see while watching movies, TV, or playing computer games on our computers, tablets, or “smart” phones. We are not strict, so we will accept those under 54 who genuinely want to learn about film and media.
The introductory workshop will be led by long-time collaborators from the Shadow Casters: film director, educator, and author Paula Skelin, along with journalist, screenwriter, and film author and producer Velimir Grgić. The advanced workshop will be led by Karlo Vorih, an award-winning film director and skilled editor, screenwriter, and producer.
Workshop Schedule: (from Monday to Saturday!)
- Monday and Thursday: 12 PM – 6 PM (Introductory: October 21 & 24; Advanced: November 4 & 7)
- Tuesday and Friday: 10 AM – 4 PM (Introductory: October 22 & 25; Advanced: November 5 & 8)
- Wednesday and Saturday: 3 PM – 6 PM (Introductory: October 23 & 26; Advanced: November 6 & 9)
While we are somewhat flexible regarding age, we do have some requirements and criteria, including:
- Minimum educational qualification
- Preference is given to retirees and/or unemployed individuals
So far, we have successfully conducted the “The Sky is the Limit” program in Zagreb, Rijeka, Sinj, Pakrac, Pula, Koprivnica, and Karlovac, where we had a great time and made about 30 films that we presented at screenings and festivals. We explored what a retiree does during their pensioner week, created advertisements for existing and non-existent products and services, planned a weather forecast, and filmed TV quirky news. In addition to all this, we learned about the history of film and film professions, watched many anthology and newer films, discussed them, socialized intensively, and played many interesting board games as well as those that enhance our perception, concentration, and focus.
Participants in these workshops will have the opportunity to get acquainted with all phases of the film process, including shooting image and sound, understanding the director’s job, as well as scriptwriting and much more. Through teamwork, they will collaboratively create a final product – a short film or video work that reflects their creativity and cinematic artistry.
Participation in the workshops is completely free, but mandatory for the entire duration of the 6-day workshop. Lunch will be provided for participants during the morning sessions, and the number of spots in the workshops is limited to 15 participants!
You can apply HERE.
Biographies of Mentors/Educators:
Paula Skelin graduated with a degree in Film and Video from the Academy of Arts in Split. In recent years, she has been working on authorial projects as a screenwriter and director, including the short documentary film “Breed,” which received special recognition at the Mediterranean Film Festival in Split in 2020. Her short fiction film “Klimanje” premiered internationally at the 25th Olympia Film Festival for Children and Youth, where it won the young jury award for best short fiction film. In 2022, she received funding from HAVC for a short animated film and a short documentary film currently in pre-production and post-production. Besides her authorial projects, she is dedicated to working with children and conducting various film workshops.
Velimir Grgić was born in 1978 in Požega. He lives in Zagreb, where he obtained a master’s degree in journalism from the Faculty of Political Science. He is a well-known writer, journalist, screenwriter, and producer. He has authored about twenty books (publications and literature). He is a co-owner of Pulsar Productions and engages in film and video production, as well as screenwriting for documentary and feature films (“Rijeka Eagle,” “Wild People”). He has written and produced about ten documentary films and is also a producer of the video game “Shooting Range and Ice Cream.”
Karlo Vorih was born in 1998 in Zagreb. He joined the Blank Film Incubator in 2014, where he still participates as an active member and film workshop leader. Within the Blank Film Incubator, he has directed and edited a number of films during high school, achieving the greatest success with the film “Hana, Hano, Hanice” (2016). Since 2017, he has been a student of Film and TV directing at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. At the Academy, he has directed several short films, including the documentary film “Mila” (2020). He will complete his undergraduate studies in 2021 with the feature film “Autumn of Our Summer,” which won the Golden Stroller award in 2021 at ZFF’s Kockice and the award for best feature film at the Days of Croatian Film. Since 2023, he has actively participated as a co-author of the web series “Videobox.” In 2017, he began leading introductory, advanced, and master film workshops for Shadow Casters for children, youth, and adults, as well as participating in the professional development of teachers, educators, and professors through the EU project CinEd.
