Programme

With the rise of #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter, and other active protest movements, the question of who tells whose story and how, is increasing. Collective and participatory filmmaking methods challenge traditional film hierarchy structures, looking for alternative ways to organize the filming process. In collectively created films, the project is not directed by a single director, but by a collective of authors, such as Jean-Luc Godard and Jean-Pierre Gorin, Dziga Vertov’s group, who collaborate in the creation of the film. The participatory method involves the characters in the filming process. The use of both approaches promotes active discussion, creativity and cooperation among those involved, as well as opens up opportunities for experimentation.

The lecture will collectively examine both filming methods, demonstrating historical and contemporary examples from different countries, as well as invite the audience to ask questions, share experiences and experiment on the spot.

The lecture will be led by director, researcher and curator Astra Zoldnere, Latvia / Germany.

2ANNAS Forum  is organized with the support of the National Film Centre, Creative Europe MEDIA Desk in Latvia and the Goethe-Institut in Riga. Admission is free of charge for anyone interested.