Between October 28th and November 4th, DokuFest and KEC (Kosova Education Center), as part of the project “Innovative Social Transformation…
Activities
One of DokuFest’s core missions is to empower the younger generation through the art of filmmaking—an unwavering commitment. This year, the Summer School, a collaborative project developed by DokuFest and KEC with the support of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kosovo, brought together schools, students, teachers, and educational practices to reassess their methods of collaboration and forge new connections for the future.
Dokukids Summer School
From August 29 to September 2, 2023, the Dokukids Summer School took place in Prizren, bringing together 113 students, teachers, and NGO representatives. Participants engaged in training sessions on media literacy, animation techniques, and visual storytelling. Additionally, recreational activities such as yoga and karaoke were organized, and 12 stop-motion animated films were produced.
Development of Film Guides on Preventing Radicalization, Media Literacy, and Interethnic Relations
To support teachers in using films as educational tools, a training session was conducted with 31 participants, resulting in the creation of over 20 worksheets. These materials aim to facilitate discussions on selected topics and assist teachers in integrating films into the learning process.
Teacher-Led Film Screenings in Schools
Film screenings were organized in 12 partner schools, led by trained teachers. The use of developed guides and materials helped stimulate discussions on critical social issues.
Production of Human-Interest Stories by School Clubs
Twelve training sessions were conducted for school media clubs, involving over 300 participants. Following these sessions, students and community members produced 11 short films addressing themes related to radicalization, interethnic relations, and media literacy.
On-Site Training for Participating Schools
Training sessions on the use of digital content in education were held in 12 partner municipalities. A total of 232 students and 46 teachers received training on media literacy strategies and the integration of audiovisual tools in teaching.
Digital Social Transformation Challenge and Mini-Grants for Community Organizations
A creative challenge was launched for schools and partner organizations to promote interethnic relations and combat hate speech. This initiative included public space interventions, exhibitions, and awareness campaigns.
This year’s theme focused on discerning truth from falsehood in today’s digital landscape, establishing new parameters for what can be trusted. Through filmmaking, stimulating activities, and workshops, students from diverse backgrounds across Kosovo collaborated to tell stories that teach valuable lessons and dispel falsehoods.
"The film school 'Future is Here' at DokuFest has built my skills in using professional editing software. These have helped me to professionally engage at the Media Center of Jacobs University in Germany, where I have been creating multimedia content for scientific communication for the last two years."
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Flutura Balaj, Student, Physics and Earth Sciences, Jacobs University - Bremen, Germany
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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