From February 14 to 17, 2025, the editing camp for the 13th generation of the Film School Future is Here…
Film Education
FUTURE IS HERE, Film School
For 13 consecutive years, Future is Here has been the flagship training program of DokuFest’s educational mission, nurturing the talents of Kosovo’s youth and turning their creative aspirations into compelling documentary films. The Film School has played a key role in raising awareness about the importance of cinema as a tool for influencing society and addressing social issues. Every year, the Film School gathers between 10 to 15 young people, helping them take their first steps into the world of creative documentary filmmaking.
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Designed to be more than just a filmmaking workshop, Future is Here is a transformative journey where participants explore storytelling techniques, visual artistry, and critical thinking, all while fostering collaboration and self-expression. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, with participants actively involved in every stage of the filmmaking process—from conceptualizing ideas to final edits. By pairing emerging filmmakers with seasoned mentors and alumni, the program creates a unique space for skill-building, confidence development, and meaningful connections.
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All films produced by Future is Here are available on DokuFest's Teachers Digital Library, an online platform managed by the DokuLab educational department. This platform features films and didactic materials designed to support the use of film in classrooms, aligned with the Curricular Framework of the Republic of Kosovo. Currently, it is accessible to over 400 teachers across Kosovo. Future is Here is part of the Schools & Documentaries project, supported by the National Endowment for Democracy.
To watch the films created by young people over the years, click on the following link: FUTURE IS HERE
"The use of audiovisual tools in teaching has helped me, as a teacher, not only to achieve the results and objectives planned during a lesson but also to be one step closer to reaching the competencies defined by the Kosovo Curricular Framework."
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Jeta Rexha, Teacher, "Hajdar Dushi" High School, Gjakovë
DokuLab
DokuFest’s educational department DokuLab manages the FilmProduction Centre for Youth and empowers teachers in use of audiovisual tools in classroom in conjunction with traditional methods for deeper understanding of complex issues and promotion of social development of youth.
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