Invitation to participate in Video and Storytelling Lab

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and KARPOS – Center of Education & Intercultural Communication are pleased to announce the launch of an interactive Video and Storytelling Lab, in Athens.

The Lab aims to:

Explore various visual story-telling techniques and tools, in theory and in practice
Enhance participants’ technical skills in all stages of video creation: from scriptwriting to editing and post-production
Empower participants to tell stories in an informative, compelling and effective manner and structure storytelling through personal experiences
Provide a platform for these stories to be heard and to reach a wider audience

By the end of the sessions, participants will be able to produce in small groups, in pairs or individually, short videos, either fiction or documentary.

Duration: 10 sessions, 3 hours each

Languages: English or Greek (depending on the main language the majority of the participants use)

Location: Sarri 4, Athens (5’ from Monastiraki station), 1st floor, Karpos premises

Who can apply: Greek citizens and people with refugee or migrant background, who are above 18 years old, reside in Athens and have basic skills or strong interest in video creation. Applicants are required to have a good knowledge of English or Greek.

How you can apply: By filling in this form by Wednesday, 7 December 2022.

KARPOS and UNHCR will deliver a Certificate of Participation to participants who will attend the entire or at least 90% of the workshops.

Workshop sessions:

1st	Friday 16/12, 17.00 – 20.00
2nd	Saturday 17/12, 14.00 -17.00
3rd	Friday 23/12, 17.00 – 20.00
4th	Friday 13/1, 17.00 – 20.00
5th	Friday 20/1, 17.00 – 20.00
6th	Friday 27/01, 17.00 – 20.00
7th	Friday 3/2, 17.00 – 20.00
8th	Saturday 4/2, 14.00 – 17.00
9th	Friday 10/2, 17.00 – 20.00
10th	Saturday 11/2, 14.00 – 17.00

Content:

Basics of story-telling structure: theory in a simplified manner
Photography techniques for beginners and medium level users. Still image recording
How short films tell stories: screenings. Discussion on storytelling
Develop ideas from our everyday life
Creative writing on groups’ ideas for personal narratives
Photostories as a basis of narrative
Visualising a story
Video examples related to groups’ stories
Basics of video shooting with mobile phone and camcorder
Refining a core idea/ title and structure of short videos
Shootings
Reviewing of raw materials, selection techniques for editing
Reshooting
Refine voice overs, test recordings, pre-post production

For further information please contact [email protected] Diana Kefalogianni Communications Manager of Karpos Tel:2130435978

UNHCR

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization, dedicated to protecting and assisting people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We work in over 130 countries, protecting millions of people by responding with life-saving support, safeguarding fundamental human rights and helping them build a better future.

UNHCR has been present in Greece since 1952, working with the Greek authorities, non-governmental and other organizations, volunteer networks and communities to ensure the protection and integration of refugees and asylum-seekers in the country. UNHCR also focuses on raising awareness and advocates for the development of sustainable solutions and the improvement of policies, which will allow refugees to thrive in their new home.

For more information please visit UNHCR Greece website at unhcr.org/gr/

Karpos

Since its creation in 2008, KARPOS promotes hands-on and participatory learning through the development of media workshops for adults and for youth. KARPOS’ working methods facilitate the exchange of information, providing experience and building capacity and new skills through audio visual tools. Through national and international projects, KARPOS built a strong experience in designing and implementing training in media education especially adapted to vulnerable and minority groups.

Website: karposontheweb.org

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