Film workshop

Elaborating on the concept of fairness, it is not clear whether this notion has been so far properly defined theoretically and practically, either by theoreticians or by practitioners.   It is hard to establish a general understanding of it. People do not agree; some interpret it from subjective motives in their own favor, while others are more objective and come up with theories. But from neither position is it possible to define ‘fairness’ in a way that covers all aspects.

The chosen topic has a very global connotation. It addresses all countries and not only Europe. Issue of justice and fairness is something that has been debated every day, but so far no body has set a firm definition that covers all aspects of it.

The organizers try to evoke new perception and approach among the national and international messengers of relevant issues – the documentary makers. New generation of documentary makers should be engaged in deeper, more serious research and investigation while dealing with hot political and social issues in their countries or abroad.  Issues that deal with justice – either international or national justice system – or simple common sense of justice that in the different countries appears to be very dissimilar.

This experimental film workshop will provide enough elements and methodological techniques for the film maker to enable participants to approach many aspects of a story, character and events. This is simply very evident in making films about the political conflict where justice system/decisions and explanations are seen by one side as totally false and by the other as fully correct.  Young film makers that will participate to this program will primarily meet each other, and will also meet Dutch documentary makers who have quite different and regarding Balkans, innocent mind. Further, program foresees lectures, presentation, experience from the International War Tribunal, participants talk to the lawyers, judges, investigators and film makers who had experience in making documentaries about controversial subjects. Idea is to influence the way of thinking and researching by the participants, so they can eventually form their own authentic strategy for the future projects.

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