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Inclusive storytelling has become an essential part of contemporary filmmaking and television work. But moving from intention to practice can be challenging.

Daring New Narratives is a three-part lecture series designed by Vic So Hee Alz to support filmmakers and screen creatives in developing more inclusive, thoughtful and complex storytelling approaches. The sessions invite you to question familiar tropes, unlearn unconscious biases and explore new narrative perspectives.

Across three two-hour evening lectures, Vic will guide participants through discussion, analysis and best-practice examples from film and television. Together, we will look at how stories are framed, whose perspectives are centred and how creative choices can either challenge or reinforce existing power structures.

This series is ideal for filmmakers, writers, directors, producers and anyone interested in more responsible and daring screen storytelling.

/// Session dates and topics.

All sessions run from 18:30 to 20:30:

• Wednesday 25 February: The “American Dream” trope in BiPoC narratives
• Wednesday 4 March: Breaking gender stereotypes on screen
• Wednesday 18 March: Representation vs reproduction of violence in film and television

/// Attend

• RSVP here on Eventbrite (a separate ticket is required for each session)
• You’re invited to take part in the full three-part series for the richest experience, though you’re very welcome to join any individual session. 

FEST – New Directors | New Films Festival warmly invite you to a special masterclass "Film Festival Universe: Using the international film festival circuit to your advantage", led by Fernando Vasquez, Co-Director and Head of Programming at FEST

• When: Wednesday 11 February, 16:30
  
• Location: Cinema 
• RSVP HERE

Discover how the global film festival circuit can open doors for your work. This masterclass offers valuable insight into how emerging filmmakers can navigate festivals, strengthen their chances of selection, and build effective distribution strategies that increase visibility and impact.

The session unfolds across four focused parts:

• Why film festival participation matters
• How to improve your chances of selection
• Shaping a distribution strategy through festivals
• Introduction to FEST – New Directors | New Films Festival

Come meet the team from FEST! Registration required (here). 

Between Bodies is an event documenting the works and processes of five artists exploring materiality, cultural structures and agency. The programme includes four performances and talks, alongside an installation that will remain open throughout the day. Each work moves toward an embodied listening of our surroundings and ourselves, creating space for new approaches to sound making and extrapolation.

All participating artists are part of the 2024 Creative Production (Music) MA class, and this event marks a stepping stone toward their final projects. In this context, the works reflect the tension between agency and structure, between bodies.

Details

• Wednesday 11 February
• 14:30 at EMP Lab, EMP 1
• Four performances in the EMP Lab and an installation in EMP 1

Programme:

• 15:00–15:30 Kapno and Aurora
• 15:30–16:00 Brian Greene
• 16:00–16:30 Nini
• 16:30–17:00 Ammnejah
• 14:30–18:00 Daniel Farrugia installation in EMP 1

For more information, view the project description here.

Hey creatives!

It’s the Admissions Team - remember us? 😃

Each year we receive many queries about external funding and accommodation. We want to provide the best possible advice for new students, and your experience is the best guide we have.

We have therefore put together this quick survey for all current Catalyst students, which should take no longer than 5-10 minutes to complete. By taking part, you help us share resources within our community and improve the experience for future Catalyst students 🌱

To thank you for your help, one lucky participant will receive a 100€ voucher for an online shop of their choice! Three others will receive a free Catalyst hoodie 🏆

In order to take part, you must complete the form by 23:59 on Thursday 12th February.

We will then notify the voucher and hoodie recipients by 20th February.

Click here to complete the survey and enter the €100 voucher draw✨

Thanks for your help - have a great second semester!

Claire, Gaia & Patrick

Catalyst Admissions Team