Summary

Welcome to “Lights, Camera, Action,” an exciting youth exchange project dedicated to the dynamic and creative world of movie making. Through this immersive experience, we will learn about various aspects of movie making, including scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and production.

“Lights, Camera, Action” is more than just a filmmaking workshop; it is a way for young people to express their creativity, share their stories, and connect with people from different cultures. By working together on film projects, participants will develop valuable skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the power of film as a tool for storytelling and cultural exchange.

Join us on this cinematic adventure and become part of a community that celebrates creativity, diversity, and the magic of movies. Together, we will bring stories to life, one frame at a time

What to Expect

Networking

You will meet a lot of participants from different countries.

Non-formal Education

All our methods are non-formal: That means you will learn by playing and trying.

No boring lectures.

Intercultural Dialogue

You will learn about different cultures from partner countries. And taste their food!

Participant Profile

  • Residents or citizens from any of these countries: Hungary, Slovakia, Czechia, Portugal, Lithuania, Serbia.

  • Optimal age range: 16-24 years old

  • Available to attend the whole duration of the program and participate in all the sessions.

  • Expresses either passion or curiosity about the topic of digital skills, and meet people from different cultures.

  • Open-minded and willing to help.

  • Expresses a willingness to disseminate the training and its results to other groups of young people.

  • Currently not receiving any funds from the European Union (e.g.: participating in an Erasmus exchange program within University).

Location and Venue

This youth exchange will take place in the hotel in Vilijos Sodyba. The accommodation is surrounded by beautiful nature and is good for outdoor and sports activities. It has also a big conference room for the sessions inside. We will be living in rooms of 4 people with international roommates and gender segregated. There will be served 3 meals a day. Food preferences and allergies will be transferred to kitchen staff (this info will be filled in application form).

Activity Schedule

  • Day 1-2: Welcome and team building

    In the initial two days, our focus will be on team-building activities with the primary goal of getting to know each other better. Through games and interactive sessions, we aim to create a friendly and cooperative atmosphere.

  • Day 3-7: Exploring cameras and digital world

    On these days we will be mainly focused on digital skills and learning how to create short movies, videos by working on teams and learning from each other.

  • Day 8: Reflection and celebration

    On the final day, we will outline future dissemination activities, assess the mobility experience, distribute YouthPass certificates, and bid farewell to each other.

Useful information

  • Participation costs: There are no participation costs. Travel, accommodation, and food are funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. However, to avoid last-minute cancelations, participants who are selected will need to pay a 50€ deposit to confirm their participation. This is to avoid last-minute cancelations and to cover possible damages caused by the participants on the accommodation. The money is sent back after the activity.

  • Travel: The 6th of September and the 17th of September will be the travel days. The Portuguese team will travel by plane, while other teams will use bus, train, or shared car transportation. Once participants are selected, project coordinators will work together on developing a travel itinerary. Participants who prefer to buy the travel tickets for themselves, should inform the project coordinators in advance and save digital copies of their tickets for reimbursement.

  • Health & Insurance: We do not organize insurance for our participants. If they wish to have coverage, participants must arrange insurance for themselves. However, we ask all participants to bring their European Health Insurance Cards, which can be used if they need hospital care.

  • What to bring: Identification card or passport, towel, Euros as pocket money to buy personal items (we recommend to bring cash since there might not be an ATM near the venue), laptop (if possible), national food or a typical vest for the gastro and cultural nights, speaker, board games, comfortable and enough clothes for the days of the activity and for outdoor activities as well.

  • Terms & Conditions: Refer to www.e29.eu/terms-and-conditions for detailed terms and conditions.

  • Q&A: Have doubts? Feel free to reach us through our social media channels.

  • Note: We made some changes to our application portal. Even if you already created an account, you might need to click “Sign up now”, validate your email, and create a password. All your previous data will be synchronized through your email address.

How to Take Part?

Sign in to your account or if you don’t have one sign up now and apply.

Deadline to apply: 18.08.2024

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