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WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT?

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TALENTS

LUSATIA
AND
LANIAKEA

ORIGIN

OF THE 

WORLD

CINEVERSE

FOR FILMMAKERS. BY FILMMAKERS.

The Sommer.Film.Akademie offers programs for current and future filmmakers,
of varying experience levels, to make art through different focal lenses.




Summer 2024 brings the micro and macro together by focusing on the
local Lusatia (Lausitz) community and the global Laniakea universe
to offer a “new talents” program for filmmakers looking to gain
theoretical and hands-on experience in filmmaking.

WEEK ONE

WEEK ONE

WEEK ONE

7-14 July 2024 

SUN

7 July

until 17h
Arrival

18-19
Get together
@ Pavilion

 

19-20

BBQ
@ Pavilion 

Evening
Hanging out together and
getting to know each other

MON

8 July

from 9h
BREAKFAST & WARM-UP
@Alte Kantine

 

10-12

THE ORIGIN OF THE WORLD
@ Alte Kantine

with focus on Sorbian culture and sagas
Lecture w/ Sophia Ziesch 

 

13-15
LUNCHBREAK @ Pavilion

15-18
THE ORIGIN OF THE WORLD
@ Alte Kantine

with focus on feminist perspectives
w/ Dr. Hannah Fitsch (Universität Potsdam)

19-20
DINNER
@ Pavilion

 

20:30
SCREENING OF WORKS OF YOU/US 
@ Maschinenhalle

TUE

9 July

from 9h
BREAKFAST & WARM-UP

 

10-13

MENTORING 

w/ Alina Cyranek, Maja Nagel and
Barbara Wallbraun

Content development
Individual work w/mentors 

WRITER´S ROOM
@ Pavilion

sharing ideas, working on own projects together
with other film makers without scholarships

13-14
LUNCHBREAK

14-19

MENTORING

w/ Alina Cyranek, Maja Nagel and

Barbara Wallbraun

Content development
Individual work w/mentors 

WRITER´S ROOM

sharing ideas, working on own projects together
with 
other film makers without scholarships

 

19-20
DINNER

20:30
FILM SCREENING
with Barbara Wallbraun & Q&A afterwards
@ Maschinenhalle

WED

10 July

from 9h
BREAKFAST & WARM-UP

 

10-13
MENTORING

w/ Alina Cyranek, Maja Nagel and

Barbara Wallbraun

Content development
Individual work w/mentors 

 

WRITERS´S ROOM
@ Pavilion

sharing ideas, working on own projects together
with 
other film makers without scholarships

13-14
LUNCHBREAK

14-16

MENTORING

w/ Alina Cyranek, Maja Nagel and

Barbara Wallbraun

Content development
Individual work w/mentors 

WRITERS´S ROOM

sharing ideas, working on own projects together with

other film makers without scholarships

17-19

IGAL - INTERGALACTIC LUSATIA
@ Rabryka 
w/ scientists, artists and films 
Günther Hasinger - Big Bang and back in 15 minutes

Samaya Nissanke - Emotions from distortions in spacetime

Ezgı Yilmaz & Jiří Vyskočil - Cosmic structures evolve

• Short Clips 

19-20
PHO @ Lüders (not included - pay 5 EUR or more)

20.00
KINO @ Rabryka

HOW TO CURE KHRONIC SATURN SYNDROME by Sam 

THE UNIVERSAL THEORY by Timm Kröger 

THU
11 July

from 9h
BREAKFAST & WARM-UP

 

10-13

THE ORIGIN OF THE [NEXT] WORLD
@ Alte Kantine

with focus on Artificial Intelligence
workshop w/ Sara Polak 


UNLOCK THE POWER OF DATA ART
@ Maschinenhalle

3D-Workshop w/ Jiří Vyskočil

WRITER´S ROOM
@ Pavilion

sharing ideas, working on own projects together
with other TALENTS and TEAM without scholarships

13-15
LUNCHBREAK

15-18
UNLOCK THE POWER OF DATA ART
 
@ Maschinenhalle

3D-Workshop w/ Jiří Vyskočil
 

WRITERS´S ROOM

sharing ideas, working on own projects together
with other TALENTS and TEAM without scholarships

NO 3D GLASSES FOR CYCLOPS

w/ Jens it´s automatic

 

19-20
DINNER

EVENING
FILM SCREENING

Ein Feuerwerk für die Kleinstadt

by Erik Schiesko with Q&A 

FRI
12 July

from 9h
BREAKFAST & WARM-UP

10-13
"HOW TO KILL YOUR DARLINGS"
@ Alte Kantine

Seminar w/ Britta Schoening

13-15
LUNCHBREAK

14-17

UNLOCK THE POWER OF DATA ART 
@ Maschinenhalle

3D-Workshop w/ Jiří Vyskočil


16-19
"FRIENDLY PITCHING"
@ Maschinenhalle

Pitching of the projects w/ Aysel Yilmaz (Producer)

AI WORKSHOP

w/ Till Arvid Börner & tba.


NO 3D GLASSES FOR CYCLOPS

w/ Jens it´s automatic

 

19-20
DINNER

 

EVENING

​tba @ Maschinenhalle

SAT
13 July

10-12
BRUNCH

 

afternoon

Free time, Location Scouting,
production planning etc.

 

19-20

DINNER 

20.30

KURZSUECHTIG
@ Maschinenhalle

Mitteldeutsche Kurzfilmnacht with six winning films

of this year's festival + Q&A afterwards

SUN
14 July

10-12
BRUNCH


afternoon

Free time, Location Scouting,
production planning etc.

 

19-20

DINNER 

21:00

optionally Public Viewing
@ Maschinenhalle

Football European Championship Final
w/ Lay commentator (no hools)

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WEEK TWO

WEEK TWO

15-21 July 2024 

WEEK TWO

MON

15 July

from 9h

BREAKFAST &WARM-UP

10 - open end

SHOOTING DAY 1
w/ Tutors in Camera, Sound, Set etc.

in between/on the way

LUNCHBREAK


​WRITER´S ROOM
@ Pavilion

sharing ideas, working on own projects together
with other film makers without scholarships


19-20

DINNER 

Evening
tba.

TUE

16 July

from 9h

BREAKFAST &WARM-UP

10 - open end

SHOOTING DAY 2
w/ Tutors in Camera, Sound, Set etc.

in between/on the way

LUNCHBREAK


WRITER´S ROOM

@ Pavilion

sharing ideas, working on own projects together

with other film makers without scholarships


19-20

DINNER 

Evening
tba.

WED

17 July

from 9h

BREAKFAST &WARM-UP

10 - noon/afternoon

SHOOTING DAY 2.5
w/ Tutors in Editing, Sound, Set etc.

in between/on the way

LUNCHBREAK

from noon/afternoon

POST PRODUCTION DAY 1
w/ Tutors in Editing, Sound Design, Grading etc.


WRITER´S ROOM

@ Pavilion

sharing ideas, working on own projects together
with other film makers without scholarships


19-20

DINNER 

Evening
tba.

THU

18 July

from 9h

BREAKFAST &WARM-UP

10 - open end
POST PRODUCTION DAY 2
w/ Tutors in Editing, Sound Design, Grading etc.

in between/on the way

LUNCHBREAK


WRITER´S ROOM
@ Pavilion

sharing ideas, working on own projects together with
other film makers without scholarships


19-20

DINNER 

Evening
tba.

FRI
19 July

from 9h

BREAKFAST &WARM-UP

10 - open end
POST PRODUCTION DAY 3
w/ Tutors in Editing, Sound Design, Grading etc.

in between/on the way

LUNCHBREAK


WRITER´S ROOM
@ Pavilion

sharing ideas, working on own projects together
with other film makers without scholarships


19-20

DINNER 

Evening
tba.

SAT
20 July

10-12
BRUNCH


until14h

Submission of the films

 

19-20

DINNER @ Kunsthalle

Evening

INTERNAL PREMIERE of the shorts
@ Maschinenhalle

+++ 

After Party @ Kühlhaus

SUN
21 July

10-12
BRUNCH & GOOD-BYE

 

SAT
31 Aug

18.30 - 20.0

Public premiere of the resulting films
@ Kühlhaus Görlitz
as part of the
Überland Festival

COOPERATIONS + ADDITIONAL CONTENT = TIME/BANK 

Further content, formats, workshops and Get together, which will take place in
the course of the SFA24 between July 7 and 21 on the grounds of the Kühlhaus.
You also have an idea? Then just write to us!

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TALENTS
LUSATIA

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TALENTS
LANIAKEA

01 LUSATIA

The TALENTS LUSATIA initiative spotlights regional topics with the aim of implementing

1-2 PROJECTS LUSATIA 
1-2 WITH SORBIAN CON
TENTS / IN SORBIAN LANGUAGE


The focus is on promoting local talents and dealing with relevant topics in Lusatia with a special focus on the origins of the region, the people or other associated topics.

02 LANIAKEA

Conversely, TALENTS LANIAKEA is dedicated to supra-regional topics under the theme "Supercluster." It aims to realize two projects. This platform enables a broader perspective and exchange across regional borders.

2-3 PROJECTS WITH SPOTLIGHT ON
"THE ORIGIN OF THE WORLD"

Applicants submit project ideas with either regional-specific, cosmo-gonic topics, or both. There are no limits on the creative interpretation of the word "origin".

FOUR PROJECTS/PERSONS WILL BE CHOSEN BY A JURY
TO PARTICIPATE FOR FRE
E


All others who would like to take part and be part of the filmmaking process can simply register regularly here and take part in the workshops of the first week and choose a team in the second week where you can assist and help with the filming and learn how to shoot a film. Slots are limited.

 

We offer a program for (emerging and aspiring) directors and up-and-coming filmmakers - TALENTS plus a diverse offering with lots of creative and exciting input for everyone - CINEVERSE.  

Workshops, panels, talks and direct work with mentors on script development, screenwriting, location scouting etc. in week 1. Film production in collaboration with tutors in week 2, plus evening program and events at our colab partners´.

You will find the detailed draft program below. Please note that this is a preliminary program. We will publish the final content in May at the latest

How to participate in SOMMER FILM AKADEMIE

Apply and win a scholarship
You take part for free for two weeks, receive full board and lodging for two weeks in your own tent or camper or similar, work with a mentor on the idea you brought with you and realize your own film in the second week in cooperation with tutors and other participants and professional film equipment

/// You want to learn and assist a projection team or weren't chosen as a project scholarship recipient for this program
You simply register regularly and pay our contribution towards expenses for overnight accommodation at the campsite and full board and receive exciting lectures, workshops, a productive and creative atmosphere with other film enthusiasts and join the film teams in the second week and get a taste of set air, learn from professionals and end up with credits for the project!

 

Our program CINEVERSE - THE ORIGIN OF THE WORLD is a so-called "TIME/BANK" created for film enthusiasts and diverse individuals interested in learning more about the origin of the world.

In collaboration with other initiatives and institutions such as Rabryka, DZA or Casus, we offer exciting content through
talks, panels, workshops, films, and evening events focusing on visualizing the origin of the cosmos or animation film in the GDR.

Additionally, over the course of two weeks, we provide a
platform for other formats within our `TIME/BANK' such as a AI workshop by Till Arvid Börner, and more. If you'd like to offer a workshop and participate for free, feel free to reach out to us anytime. We welcome ideas and contributions from everyone!

 

Most of our events are open and freely accessible. For the two workshops with a fee (to be announced), simply register here. The SFA thus offers an exciting program to all generally interested individuals, providing the opportunity to experience filmmaking, assist on set, or simply be part of SFA24 for one or two weeks with a contribution towards accommodation on-site and full board."

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SPONSORS & PARTNER

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„Das Vorhaben wird gefördert durch die Stiftung für das sorbische Volk, die jährlich auf der Grundlage der beschlossenen Haushalte des Deutschen Bundestages, des Landtages Brandenburg und des Sächsi- schen Landtages Zuwendungen aus Steuermitteln erhält.“ „Projekt spěchuje so wot Załožby za serbski lud, kotraž dóstawa lětnje přiražki z dawkowych srědkow na zakładźe hospodarskich planow, wobzamknjenych wot Zwjazkoweho sejma, Krajneho sejma Braniborskeje a Sakskeho krajneho sejma.“ „Projekt spěchujo se wót Załožby za serbski lud, kótaraž dostawa lětnje pódpěru z dankowych srědkow na zakłaźe etatow, wobzamknjonych wót Zwězkowego sejma, Krajnego sejma Bramborska a Sakskego krajnego sejma.“

COOPERATIONS

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