PRO OTOK
The program, designed in collaboration with many partners, includes training on the development, production and distribution of series and public discussions on the green future of film festivals and the changes left in the film world by the pandemic.
6-8 October, The Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) in Ljubljana
>> WEDNESDAY, October 6, 2021, MAO
11:00–12:30
The Green Future of Film Festivals
In collaboration with Motovila, a center for promoting cooperation in the cultural and creative sectors.
The event is intended for film festival organizers, filmmakers, cinemas and anyone interested in the first steps towards greening festivals. We will present how the implementation of the Creative Europe program contributes to the realization of the green agreement and examples of green practices of film festivals in the neighborhood.
Free entry. The number of places is limited, reservations at pro@isolacinema.org.
13:00–15:00
NGO Film Festival Initiative
Meeting of representatives of thirteen international film festival members in Slovenia.
11:00–15:00
Screenwriting Workshop Short Scene
Preparation for the public presentation of screenplays for short films at the Slovenian Film Festival.
In collaboration with the Kraken Society and the FeKK Short Film Festival.
>> THURSDAY, October 7, 2021, MAO
Skill Transfer – How To Get a High-Profile TV or Online Series?
In collaboration with the Center for Creativity at the Museum of Design and Architecture.
11:00–13:00
Case Studies: The Series Morning Changes Everything, The Lake and V dvoje
In 30-minute sets, the authors will present the development and specifics of their projects. Goran Stanković, Vladimir Tagić and Snežana van Houwelingen will present their work on the series Morning Changes Everything (Jutro će promeniti sve, Serbia, 2018), Matevž Luzar and Klemen Dvornik will present the creation of the series The Lake (Jezero, Slovenia, 2019–), and Luka Marčetič with Klemen Dvornik‘s series V dvoje (Slovenia, 2015–2019).
The series Morning Changes Everything and V dvoje are available on Voyo.si. Participants of the Skill Transfer with a reservation of a place at the event are given 1 month (30 days) of free subscription!
13:30–15:00
Panel: How to Get A High-Profile TV or Web Series?
Nadina Štefančič will moderate a conversation with Goran Stanković, Vladimir Tagić, Snežana van Houwelingen, Matevž Luzar, Klemen Dvornik and Luka Marčetič, in which the guests will discuss the possibilities of creating series projects in the region.
15:00–17:00
Networking Lunch of Film Professionals With Guests of the Event
More information about the program and guests is available at this link.
Free entry. The number of places is limited, reservations at pro@isolacinema.org.
>> THURSDAY, Oct. 7, and FRIDAY, Oct. 8, 2021, web
Skill Transfer – How To Get a High-Profile TV or Online Series?
One On One – individual web consultations with the guests of the training course Skill Transfer and pitching opportunities with Voyo.si:
- Goran Stanković, Vladimir Tagić and Snežana van Houwelingen (series Jutro bo spremenilo vse);
- Matevž Luzar, Klemen Dvornik (series Jezero)
- Luka Marčetič, Klemen Dvornik (series V dvoje)
- Dejan Krupić (editor at Yoyo.si)
The number of places is limited, pre-registration with a brief description of the motivation for the meeting at pro@isolacinema.org.
>> FRIDAY, October 8, 2021, MAO
11:00–12:30
Art Cinema Network Of Slovenia
Meeting of representatives of Slovenian art cinemas.
13:00–14:30
The Future of Film Systems – presentation of the proceedings and discussion
In cooperation with the Association of Slovenian Film Publicists FIPRESCI.
In March this year, a special issue of Ekran magazine published a collection entitled The Future of Film Systems, in which film critics and filmmakers discussed what had actually happened to the film since the beginning of the pandemic. At the presentation of the proceedings, the speakers will open the following questions: What changes will the pandemic leave in the film world? How do film critics adapt to this? What is the future of film criticism and how can it contribute to the reflection on more sustainable film models of the future? Petra Meterc will talk to the authors of the collection and a guest from abroad.
Free entry. The number of places is limited, reservations at pro@isolacinema.org.
>> Free admission to all public events. The number of places is limited, reservations at pro@isolacinema.org. Only visitors who have valid proof of meeting one of the PCT conditions: morbidity, vaccination or a negative test result can attend the events. The use of a protective mask on the scene is mandatory. The organizers also take care of the safe implementation of the PRO OTOK program by taking into account all applicable preventive measures and instructions.
The PRO OTOK program for professionals at the 17th International Film Festival Kino Otok – Isola Cinema is being prepared with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia, the Ministry of Public Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, the Center for Creativity and the European Regional Development Fund.
