CINECLUB AT SCHOOL

Classes or school events with film screenings and discussions are a proven worldwide practice in the informal education, positively complimenting the educational needs of the younger generation. We improve this practice by the addition of methods, the selection of short films and specific approach to the communication with students, so they can develop their analytical thinking, be provoked to be more inquisitive and feel art as something that can enrich them.

GOALS

• INTEREST IN STUDYING

  At the heart of this project is the student. The films and methods, which we provide as know-how, opens up the students to work more actively together and as time goes by to feel that learning is something the doesn’t start and end with the classroom; it is an ongoing process for a lifetime.

• ANALYTICAL THINKING

  The methods, discussions and team activities are a good way to motivate the students to look closely at a film, to notice details and look for answers to riddles.

• MORE UNDERSTANDING

  An important condition of the CineClub is all students to be seated in a circle. Activities are organized in such a way, so that everyone can be motivated to express themselves without discomfort. Each student is part of the audience and a moderator at the same time. The film selections include topics on which students are often conflicted, so they can be discussed.

WHY SHORT FILMS?

Classes or school events with film screenings and discussions are a proven worldwide practice in the informal education, positively complimenting the educational needs of the younger generation. We improve this practice by the addition of methods, the selection of short films and specific approach to the communication with students, so they can develop their analytical thinking, be provoked to be more inquisitive and feel art as something that can enrich them.
Short films are provocative; they don’t require long-term concentration and allow for a flexible programming. The cultural variety in short films is huge – Hollywood doesn’t dominate!

AGGRESSION

Incidents in Bulgarian schools, resulting from aggressive behavior, happen daily and just for the school year of 2017/2018, the fight incidents that resulted in deaths are 3. Sitting in a circle, discussions, preparation of the student moderators, the active engagement between all participants and the careful selection of movies, are something we believe could have a long-term positive impact on the relationships between students, developing empathy, respect and overall critical view towards any form of abuse.

UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTING THOSE WHO ARE DIFFERENT, DOES NOT NEED TO BE DISCUSSED STRAIGHT FORWARD.
HUMAN STORIES IN FILMS AND ALL EMOTIONS DURING CINECLUBS, OPEN UP PEOPLE TO THEIR PEERS IN A NATURAL WAY.
sample films with strong influence

PROGRAMS UNDERGO EXTERNAL EXPERT EVALUATION

Report at a scientific conference + 180min demonstration
At a national conference held at SWU on the topic of "Innovative Methods in Philosophy Teaching" (Apr 2018) we presented a report in front of teachers from the whole country, experts from "Regional Direction of Education SW " and students. The report included information related to our educational activities for the past 3 years – progress, discoveries, and challenges. After that we demonstrated a “live” CineClub with all participants, so they can evaluate our methods.
   Evaluation from RME/MES    Certificate    photos

Permanent external expert
Dr. Irina Kitova Examines every selected short film as to answer to the high and ethical standards in the gloval cinematography – levels of abuse, manipulation, emotional impact etc., as well as approves their application in an education approach. She teaches "Film Studies" at SWU and is the founder of a charity fund for the financing of short films.
   Nonconformist alternative    Biography

Evaluations and references from external organizations/figures 2014-2018
Through the years different organizations have attended our CineClubs and have read the theoretical documentation of our project. We have actively sought their feedback, so we can enhance our experience.
   Nu Boyana    faculty of philosophy SWU    CS11 Gabrovo    NBU    Aprilov National High School    Plovdiv University    Mayor of Asenovgrad

Creative Business Cup 2018
Kinematograf takes second place at Th13teen Arts – a competition for Bulgarian projects, part of a global startup contest, the winner of which wins 1 million dollars to develop a project. The reward ceremony was held in Oct 2018, hosted personally by the Director of Nu Boyana. The project, Kinematograf applied with, was "Interactive school CineClub".
   Award

PHOTOS FROM SEMINARS AND CINECLUBS 2015-2020

ATTITUDE TOWARDS DESIGN

; ?>It is hard to catch the attention of the young generation because of the overload with media content. That’s why CineClubs experiment with non-traditional ways to communicate with students long before it officially started. Through this, we bring back the sensation among them that schools can actually surprise them and speak their language.

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS AND STATISTICS

A CineClub is moderated by 2 or 3 students on their own.
Sound and screen can be provided either by the school or by Kinematograf.

• 5-30participants
• 1-2CineClubs/month
• 40/60/90lenght

• 1246films
• 550translated films
• 66countries
• 79topics and genres
• 342participants CineClub
• 17CineClub events

the project is now happening in Sofia

for more information, contact us

• Telephone
    +359 886 182 037  
• E-mail
    team@kinematograf.bg  

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