WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT?

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.
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
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
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
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
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
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)

15-21 July 2024
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
01 LUSATIA
The TALENTS LUSATIA initiative spotlights regional topics with the aim of implementing
1-2 PROJECTS LUSATIA
1-2 WITH SORBIAN CONTENTS / 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 FREE
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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„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.“
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