After a successful first edition, ECFA started preparing Workshop Warehouse 2.0 for June 2025, with more new and innovative workshops. You can register your proposals now and be among the lucky participants.
Workshop Warehouse is a dynamic trade fair that brings together educators, filmmakers, creatives to share ideas, collaborate, and explore innovative approaches to children’s film education. The event coincides with the Cinema Ritrovato Festival in the beautiful city of Bologna, dedicated to the history of cinema.
We are seeking passionate individuals, organisations and institutions to organise engaging workshops for Workshop Warehouse 2025, focusing specifically on film education for children. Whether you specialise in film exhibition, film production, animation, storytelling, film literacy or any other relevant fields, we welcome your proposals to create enriching experiences for our attendees.
You can find the open call with guidelines below. Don’t hesitate to make your submission, the call is open to ECFA members and non-members until 31 May 2024.
OPEN CALL AND GUIDELINES
Are you enthusiastic about shaping the future of film education for children through creative and innovative workshops? Do you have a distinctive project that can inspire educators and filmmakers alike? If so, we invite you to be a part of Workshop Warehouse 2025, organized by the European Children’s Film Association (ECFA) in collaboration with the Cineteca di Bologna!
About Workshop Warehouse:
Workshop Warehouse is a dynamic trade fair that brings together educators, filmmakers, and creatives to share ideas, collaborate, and explore innovative approaches to children’s film education. Hosted biannually, this event serves as a platform for exchanging knowledge, networking, and fostering creativity within the realm of film education for children. The event coincides with the famous “Il Cinema Ritrovato”, a festival dedicated to the history of cinema screening classics, retrospectives and showcasing the latest restored films from labs and archives around the world.
Call for Workshop Organizers:
We are seeking passionate individuals, organizations, and institutions to organize engaging workshops for Workshop Warehouse 2025, focusing specifically on film education for children. Whether you specialize in film exhibition, film production, animation, storytelling, film literacy, or any other relevant field, we welcome your proposals to create enriching experiences for our attendees.
Submission Guidelines:
Workshop proposals should adhere to the following guidelines to ensure alignment with the mission and objectives of Workshop Warehouse 2025:
- Targeted Age Groups: Organizers are encouraged to specify the intended age groups for their workshops, ensuring that content and activities are tailored to the developmental stages and interests of children. Proposals should indicate whether the workshop is designed for early childhood, primary school, middle school, or high school students, allowing attendees to select sessions most relevant to their educational needs.
- Cross-Disciplinary Approach: Embrace cross-disciplinary methods and perspectives to enrich the educational experience. Workshops that integrate elements from diverse fields such as art, technology, science, literature, and cultural studies are highly encouraged. By combining different disciplines, organizers can foster holistic learning experiences that stimulate creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among participants.
- Exploration of Art and Technology: Explore the intersection of art and technology within the context of children’s film education. Proposals should highlight innovative ways to incorporate digital media, interactive technology, and multimedia tools into workshop activities. From animation techniques to virtual reality storytelling, organizers are encouraged to showcase how art and technology can intersect to inspire creativity and enhance learning outcomes for young audiences.
- Hands-On Activities and Experiential Learning: Design workshops that prioritize hands-on activities and experiential learning opportunities. Participants should be actively engaged in practical exercises, creative projects, and collaborative tasks that allow them to apply theoretical concepts in a tangible way. By emphasizing experiential learning, organizers can create immersive experiences that captivate participants and foster deeper engagement with the subject matter.
- Inclusive and Accessible Content: Ensure that workshop content is inclusive and accessible to children from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. Organizers should consider incorporating universal design principles and adaptive strategies to accommodate participants with special needs or sensory sensitivities. Additionally, workshops should promote cultural diversity, representation, and inclusion to reflect the varied experiences and perspectives of all children.
- Alignment with Educational Objectives: Clearly articulate the educational objectives and learning outcomes of the workshop. Proposals should outline how the content and activities align with educational standards, curriculum frameworks, or pedagogical goals relevant to film education for children. By demonstrating the educational value and relevance of the workshop, organizers can attract participants who seek professional development opportunities or seek to enhance their teaching practice.
- Interactive and Engaging Presentation: Create interactive and engaging workshop sessions that encourage active participation and meaningful interaction among attendees. Incorporate interactive elements such as group discussions, collaborative projects, role-playing exercises, and interactive demonstrations to facilitate learning and foster a sense of community among participants. Organizers should strive to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where participants feel empowered to contribute their ideas, share their experiences, and engage in meaningful dialogue with peers and facilitators.
By adhering to these guidelines, workshop organizers can design compelling and impactful sessions that inspire educators, filmmakers, and creatives alike, advancing the field of film education for children and empowering the next generation of storytellers and media creators.
How to Submit:
Please send your workshop proposals to this form by May 31st, 2024. For any inquiries or further information, don’t hesitate to contact us at pantelis@ecfaweb.org.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Film Education:
By participating as a workshop organizer, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the field of film education for children and contribute to the vibrant community of ECFA’s Workshop Warehouse. Join us in Bologna in June 2025 to share your expertise, inspire fellow educators, and ignite the imaginations of young minds through the power of film.
Deadline for Submission: May 31, 2024
We look forward to receiving your innovative workshop proposals and collaborating with you to create an unforgettable experience at Workshop Warehouse 2025! The submitted proposals will be evaluated by the ECFA’s Workshop Warehouse Steering Group and finalized by the ECFA Board in autumn 2024.