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talents

talents

I N T R O D U C T I O N
for 20-25 individuals interested in film, with a basic knowledge or no previous knowledge.

F O C U S
Further development of your film idea, creation of a script and shooting schedule, and production of your short film.  M
entors  i.e. directors from Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, etc. will develop your idea with you, and help you realize it.
During the second week, you will produce your own film with equipment and support from tutors with expertise in camera, sound, editing, etc.
Furthermore, we invite and cast  actors and musicians  to realize your projects.

F E E S
→ WE WILL GRANT EIGHT FULL SCHOLARSHIPS!

please send us an application containing your film idea – preferably linked to the region and/or with sociopolitical aspects – and some words about you until 30 June 2023 by mail to lausitz@sommerfilmakademie.org

regular participation is available for
250 EUR for one week or
400 EUR for both weeks.

In case you cannot afford the prize – don´t be shy and contact us via mail and we will try to find a solution! Our prizes are reasonable but do not reflect the total costs of the event. This is only possible through our funding partners. 

Our preference is for participants that can join for the whole two weeks. However, if you cannot attend for the full program please still apply, we will find solutions on a case-by-case basis to help you meet your learning goals.

INCLUDED WITH PARTICIPATION FEE

personal support  for your project 
professional film equipment (camera, light, audio, etc.) 
accommodation *  either in your own tent/camper or in a dormitory (mixed/FLINTA)
vegetarian/vegan** full board + non-alcoholic beverages *** 
an overnight trip to the  New Horizons Festival  in Wroclaw, Poland with an exclusive
   „
Meet the Jury “ and Festival Pass + accommodation (hotel) 
an internal premiere with three-course menu at Atelier Kremser and a feedback round 
free entrance to the Felicita Festival, August 4-5 @ Kühlhaus 
further support of your film, including festival submission + optional public event with a
   screening of your film

* bungalow available for an additional charge. Other comparable accommodations available nearby.
(please be sure to contact us in advance – we will help take care of this)
** we will have some BBQs where you are welcome to bring meat as well, if you wish
*** beer, wine, and booze will be available for an additional charge

I N T R O D U C T I O N

for people interested in film with basic knowledge or no previous knowledge


F O C U S

Further development of your film idea, creation of a script and shooting schedule and production of your short film. 

m e n t o r s 
i.e. directors from Poland, Czechia, Germany etc.
develop your idea together with you, and accompany in the realisation of your idea.
In the second week, you produce your own film with equipment and support from

t u t o r s

in the areas of camera, sound, editing etc. furthermore, we invite actors and musicians as well.


F E E S

→ WE WILL GRANT EIGHT FULL SCHOLARSHIPS!
please send us an application containing your film idea – preferably linked to the region and/or with sociopolitical aspects – and some words about you until 30 June 2023 by mail to

lausitz@sommerfilmakademie.org

regular participation is available for

250 EUR for one week or
400 EUR for both weeks.

In case you cannot afford the prize – don´t be shy and contact us via mail and we will try to find a solution! 
Our prizes are reasonable but do not reflect the total costs of the event. This is only possible through our funding partners. 

If you can´t make it for the whole time we will find a way for you to participate but we prefer being together for the two weeks.


I N C L U D E D

personal support of your project

 filming equipment

accomodation* in your own tent/camper or in a dormitory (mixed or FLINTA) 

vegetarian/vegan** full board and non-alcoholic beverages***

overnight trip to New Horizons Festival in Wroclaw w/ exclusive „Meet the Jury“ + Festival Pass + accomodation

internal
premiere with three-course menu at
Atelier Kremser with feedback round

free entrance Felicita Festival August 4-5 @ Kühlhaus

public event with screening of your films in September

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

* for an additional charge in a bungalow or other comparable accommodation nearby
(please be sure to contact us in advance – we will take care of this)
** we will have some bbq´s where you are welcome to bring meat as well if you wish
*** beer, wine and booze will be available for an additional charge

I N C L U D E D 

personal support of your project 

professional film equipment (camera, light, audio etc.) 

accomodation* in your own tent or camper or in a dormitory (mixed/flinta)

3 vegetarian/vegan** meals per day and non-alcoholic beverages *** 

overnight trip to New Horizons Festival Wroclaw w/ exclusive „Meet the Jury“ and Festival Pass + accomodation (hotel) 

internal premiere with three-course menu at Atelier Kremser with feedback round 

free entrance Felicita Festival August 4-5 @ Kühlhaus 

further support of your film – festival submission + optional public event with screening of your films 

* for an additional charge in a bungalow or other comparable accommodation nearby
(please be sure to contact us in advance – we will take care of this)
** we will have some bbq´s where you are welcome to bring meat as well if you wish
*** beer, wine and booze will be available for an additional charge

masters

masters

DARK PERSPECTIVES
IN DIFFERENT LIGHTS

I N T R O D U C T I O N  
for 10-15 filmmakers from the fields of directing, camera, and/or lighting. Or, others who would like to learn more about the possibilities of lighting and perspectives in order to work better and more closely together on set.

F O C U S
workshops in pictorial history, light, and mystery, with a special focus on Cine Reflect Lighting System by Christian Berger. More info here
professional lecturers impart knowledge to the participants through examples and many practical exercises, through workshops and seminars.

F E E S 
participation is available for
350 EUR for the workshop week or
500 EUR for both weeks
join the film productions or produce your own short.

INCLUDED WITH PARTICIPATION FEE

professional workshops  + equipment  usage during the workshops
→ accommodation * in your own tent/camper or in a dormitory (mixed/FLINTA)  
vegetarian/vegan** full board + non-alcoholic beverages ***
overnight trip to the  New Horizons Festival  in Wroclaw, Poland
   w/ an exclusive “
Meet the Jury “ and  Festival Pass + accommodation (hotel)
free entrance to the Felicita Festival,  August 4-5 @ Kühlhaus
equipment usage for the second week to realize your own short 

bungalow  available for an additional charge. Other comparable accommodations available nearby.
(please be sure to   contact us in advance  – we will help take care of this)
** we will have some BBQs where you are welcome to bring  meat  as well, if you wish
***  beer, wine, and booze will be available for an additional charge

The discovery
of the invisible
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light and perspectives according to
Cine Reflect by Christian Berger


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I N T R O D U C T I O N

for filmmakers from the fields of directing, camera, lighting or others who would like to learn more on the possibilities of lighting and perspectives in order to be able to work more closely and better together on the set.

 

F O C U S

workshops in pictorial history, light and mystery ///
special focus on Cine Reflect Lighting System by Christian Berger

more info here

professional lecturers impart knowledge to the participants through examples and many practical exercises in workshops and seminars.

 

F E E

participation is available for

350 EUR for workshops 
500 EUR for both weeks

join the film productions or produce your own short.


I N C L U D E D

• workshops 

 equipment during the workshops

accomodation* in your own tent or camper or in a dormitory (mixed/flinta) 

vegetarian/vegan** full board and non-alcoholic beverages***

overnight trip to New Horizons Festival“ & „Meet the Jury„, Festival Pass + accomodation (hotel) 

free entrance Felicita Festival August 4-5 @ Kühlhaus

equipment if you like to stay the 2nd week and realise your own short

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

* for an additional charge in a bungalow or other comparable accommodation nearby (please be sure to contact us in advance – we will take care of this)

** we will have some bbq´s where you are welcome to bring meat as well if you wish

*** beer, wine and booze will be available for an additional charge

FRIENDS & DAY GUESTS

For friends, friends of friends and…

…everyone else who would like to be there too
(Children are of course also welcome)


With or without workshops.
Hang out at the campsite, eat together and explore the region.
In the evening, take part in the cultural events that are open to the public anyway.
or individual workshops.

  • Producers, directors, motif scouts etc. pp
  • Filmmakers who are interested in the film city of Görlitz and would like to get to know the Euroregion with other colleagues.
  • Friends and family of the participants
  • Optional participation in individual workshops
  • Excursions to film locations in the region
  • common leisure activities

40,00 EUR per day 
30,00 EUR per day / reduced
120,00 EUR for  7 days 
220,00 EUR for 14 days 

Included:

  • we provide the camping ground and facilities, you provide the tent or camper or van – beds (approx. 40 EUR/night) in housed accommodations are available in additional costs (for details please contact us)
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch buffet and dinner) and beverages (coffee, tea, water)

SOMMER.FILM.AKADEMIE.
w/ RASHOMOTION PICTURES

SEBASTIAN SCHÖNBERGER IDEA & PROGRAM  ALEXANDREA LEIBMANN PROJECT MANAGEMENT 
BODO HEISS FINANCE & TEAM MANAGEMENT  KAROLINE HERRE WEBSITE & COOPERATIONS 
ZOÉ SALOME BESIGK SOCIAL MEDIA  BRITTA SCHOENING CONSULTING  OTTO KRONSCHWITZ PROJECTS 
FLORIAN SCHNELL TUTORING  VANESSA IVAN EVENTMANAGEMENT  JASCHAR MARKAZI NOUBAR WORKOUTS
NINA KOZEL KITCHEN  STEPHANIE LEBOLT TRANSLATION  LEONIE KIRCHER TEXT 
STEFFEN CIEPLIK TUTORING TOM RODIG INTERN

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MIT FREUNDLICHER UNTERSTÜTZUNG VON

KULTURSTIFTUNG DES FREISTAATES SACHSEN | STIFTUNG KULTURWERK | LAUSITZ FESTIVAL
STIFTUNG FÜR DEUTSCH-POLNISCHE ZUSAMMENARBEIT | STIFTUNG FÜR DAS SORBISCHE VOLK | KREATIVES SACHSEN | GÖRLITZER BROTSCHMIEDE | BIERBLUME GÖRLITZ | LINDENHOF | CAMILLO KINO | FILMBÜRO GÖRLITZ 

IMPRESSUM

(C) SOMMER.FILM.AKADEMIE 2021 – 2023

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