“Screening of Youth Films for the Projects …Beyond Borders & Camera Chica”
We are pleased to invite you to attend the screening of films from the Camera Chica and Beyond Borders projects, where we will showcase a collection of films entirely created by the young participants of these two initiatives.
About the Beyond Borders Project:
This is an international project aimed at producing participatory films by young people from Egypt, Nepal, and Scotland. The project seeks to help them discover themselves, their environments, and different cultures, and express these discoveries through filmmaking. The project was designed by professional filmmakers from the participating countries, including:
The project is a collaboration between:
With support from the British Council.
About the Camera Chica Project:
This is the second Egyptian edition of the international project named Cámara Chica, which aims to empower young people to tell their stories through visual means. The project was redesigned by Mario Mohareb – the project director – and involved a group of young filmmakers and facilitators who were trained during the various stages of the project.
The Camera Chica project is supported by the British Council.
Event Details:
The event will include a screening of the films produced by the young participants of both projects, along with videos documenting the journey of the participating children, their experiences, and testimonials from their families and trainers.
Films Screened as Part of the Camera Chica Project:
Films Screened as Part of the Beyond Borders Project:
Post-Screening Discussion:
Following the film screenings, there will be a discussion between the young filmmakers and the audience, facilitated by Ms. Nermeen Salem.
About the Facilitator:
Nermeen Salem is a passionate filmmaker specializing in children’s films and the director of Rovies Films in Alexandria, Egypt. Nermeen studied filmmaking at the Jesuit Film Workshop in Alexandria in 2009 and later at the University of St. Thomas in the United States as a Fulbright fellow. With 17 years of experience working with children, she founded the Lime Light School of Arts, where she has led numerous workshops in filmmaking, drama, and book publishing to foster creativity and storytelling among children.
We look forward to your participation in this inspiring event, which highlights the creativity of young people and their ability to express themselves through the art of cinema.
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