INFORMATION ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Dates: 11. – 15. November 2024, 9.00 – 17.00
Deadline: 25. 10. 2024
Location: Akademija umetnosti Univerze v Novi Gorici, Vipavska cesta 13, 5000 Nova Gorica, Slovenija
Join legendary filmmaker Želimir Žilnik for an immersive workshop exploring the art of docufiction, a hybrid genre that blends documentary and fictional storytelling techniques. With a career spanning over five decades, Žilnik is celebrated for his innovative approach to social commentary, using docufiction to engage with pressing political, cultural, and personal issues. In this hands-on workshop, participants will delve into the conceptual and practical aspects of docufiction filmmaking. Želimir Žilnik is the 2024 Honorary Doctorate Recipient of the University of Nova Gorica.
Entry level: Basic knowledge in film language and equipment
Working language: English
Participation fee: The training is free for participants.
The number of spots is limited.
Moments from the workshop with Želimir Žilnik, where participants, together with the mentor, explored new creative approaches.
Photo: Sofia Miljatović
The workshop is part of the GO!STUDIO project – Training for strengthening infrastructural capacities and improving skills and competencies of target groups in the audiovisual field.
Project GO!STUDIO. The training is organized by the University of Nova Gorica – Academy of Arts. The project is funded by the European Union through the Small Projects Fund of the GO! 2025 Interreg VI-A Italy-Slovenia 2021-2027 program, managed by the EGTC GO. www.ita-slo.eu // www.euro-go.eu/spf
