Moodle

Join us for the holiday celebration this Friday 20 December, with performances, Glühwein, DJs, installations, market stands and tasty treats. Bring your friends, all are welcome! ❄️ 

Etikett Radio will kick things off opening the booth for friends and new listeners from 16:00, with the market and social stages opening from 17:00. Set times are below 👇🏼 

/// Social Stage

• 18:30 - Deniz Şimşek
• 19:00 - Immer Aqui
• 19:30 - Oulcan & Vlamassi & Yalin Tekin
  
• 21:15 - Rosie cpt and m.ncsn as Pattern Game
• 22:00 - Juan Saltarin
• 23:30 - Zac Folk
• 01:00 - Little Misha

/// Theatre

• 17:00 - ShySam
• 18:15 - abstraqt
• 19:30 - Zunesha
• 21:45 - The Kakis

/// Etikett Open Booth

• 16:00 - marius
• 17:00 - Oriah
• 18:00 - DRINHO

/// Market & Installations

• Kitchen: Art, clothing + more for sale
• Meet 2: Elizaveta Abramishvili installation
• Meet 1: Various artists installation
• Theatre & Social Stage: ALEALAUXX live visual

We're excited to invite you a very special guest event with HEDD Audio and Sam Slater. Join us for an inspiring evening showcasing cutting-edge audio technology and celebrating creative artistry. Don’t miss this chance to explore the future of sound!

• RSVP on Eventbrite here

/// What’s on:

• 16:30–18:00: Masterclass with Sam Slater – two-time Grammy-winning composer behind Joker, Chernobyl and Battlefield shares his creative process (Cinema: limited capacity).
• 18:00–19:00: Listening session – experience the HEDD MK2 Studio Monitors and HEDDphone TWO headphones, built for critical listening and all things audio production. We encourage you to bring your own productions for listening (CoMingle at entrance: open access).
• 19:00–20:30: Panel discussion – join Sam Slater, HEDD’s co-founder Freddy Knop and our very own Eliad Wagner (EMP Programme Lead) for an engaging discussion on audio innovation, sonic exploration and creative collaboration (Social Stage: open access).

/// How to join:

• RSVP on Eventbrite here
• Please note that as the masterclass is in the Cinema, places for this are limited. The panel is at the Social Stage, with larger capacity. Please register for both sessions if you plan to attend both. 

Wrap up the evening by mingling over a few drinks with fellow students, creative professionals and sound enthusiasts. This is a public event and an ideal opportunity to exchange ideas, make connections and build your community. 

 🎬 Catalyst: International Filmmaking Challenge, January 21-23, 2025 

• Sign up HERE!

The Catalyst: International Film Challenge is back! A whirlwind test of your filmmaking skills and creativity, you'll join a dynamic community of filmmakers, celebrate storytelling and forge lasting connections, all while competing for PRO Accreditation at the renowned FEST Film Festival in Portugal.

/// How it works:

From Tuesday 21–Thursday 23 January, mixed teams of students will have 76 hours to write, shoot and edit their films all while making sure to include a series of unique identifiers, such as genre, line of dialogue, character and prop. This will culminate in a screening, audience voting and a wrap party 🥂

For more detail on how it all works, check out the official Rules of Engagement.

/// Key dates:

• Info Session: Wednesday 4 December (followed by Artistry Connect)
• 💥 Deadline to apply: Friday 20 December
• Teams announced: Monday 30 Dec
• Film Challenge: Tuesday 21, 12:00 – Thursday 23, 16:00 January 
• Wrap party & screening: Thursday 23 January from 17:30

/// How to get involved >>> Sign up HERE! 

Open to all Catalyst students across all programmes. Roles are self-assigned within teams and can include actors, script writers, directors, DOPs, set designers, sound designers/composers, VFX artists and more. Teams will be assembled to ensure there’s a mix of key skills & experience in each. 

Questions? Reach out to hannah@catalyst-berlin.com + samaquias@catalyst-berlin.com

IMPORTANT

We will endeavour to place everyone into a team, so please only sign up if you know you can take part. If at any point after signing up you realise you can’t take part, please get in touch with us or your teammates.

Celebrate the start of the winter break! Our annual winter party is on Friday 20 December and we’re looking for artists, performers, volunteers & more to make it an unforgettable night. Save the date, add it to your calendar, and stay tuned to our channels for lineup announcements.

Event details:

• When: Friday, 20 December, 17:00 - 02:00
• Where: Catalyst 

Who are we looking for? 

1. ❄️ Artists and performers 
2. ❄️ Volunteers 
3. ❄️ Market stands 

We’re seeking talented students: singer/songwriters, DJs, live electronic artists, films and installations! Bring a polished, creative presentation, but keep setups minimal with only a few devices or technical needs.

How to apply: Access form HERE.

• Sample of your work (link to video/audio: no downloads)
• Social media links
• Artist picture (square format only)
• Additional material (SoundCloud, Bandcamp, website, etc.)

The more you share, the better. Due to limited slots, not all applicants will be selected. 

Deadline to apply: 25 November with priority is given to early submissions.

/// Volunteers

Volunteer with us! Want to help behind the scenes? We need support with everything from technical setup, bar/guest management to general and market assistance. Volunteers will receive 3 drink tokens, tote bag and snacks on your shift. 

• Sign up HERE

/// Market 

We will once again hold a market where you can offer your wares for sale or exchange. You are welcome to bring clothes, music or film gear, vinyl, artworks, food or baked goods - anything you desire to create a colourful and vibrant place in the common space of the school! We will provide some tables and power, plus a room where you can store your items safely when the market is over, so you can enjoy the party.

• Register for the market HERE.

We are very excited to see you there and discover your art ❤️ Let’s make this winter party one to remember!