From October 20–30, 2024, Blansko, Czech Republic, was the host of Silver Europe: Art of Cinema for Youth Work, an Erasmus+ training course that explored the transformative potential of cinematography in non-formal education. Youth workers from across Europe came together to learn, create, and exchange ideas, resulting in a remarkable series of documentaries that celebrate cultural diversity and foster understanding across borders.
Empowering Youth Workers Through Cinematography
The training course aimed to equip youth workers with practical filmmaking skills, empowering them to use cinematography as an educational tool. Participants dived deep into the art of storytelling, technical aspects of filmmaking, and the creative process of producing compelling visual narratives. The project embraced the idea that films can serve as a dynamic medium for education, promoting creativity, critical thinking, and intercultural dialogue.
Over ten days, participants collaborated on producing documentaries that explore the richness of cultural diversity. These films are now available for viewing, serving as valuable resources for educators, youth workers, and anyone passionate about using creative tools to inspire social change.
Watch and Share the Documentaries
We are excited to share the incredible work created during the training course! The documentaries are available to watch here:
1. Self I Society
2. Cultural education
3. Stereotypes and cultural variety
4. Difference
5. Lost in process
6. Clash of cultures
These films are more than just outputs of the project—they are testaments to the power of collaboration, creativity, and the shared commitment to fostering understanding and inclusion in today’s world.
We invite you to watch and share these documentaries widely within your networks. Whether through social media, newsletters, or community events, your support in disseminating these works will help amplify the impact of this project and inspire others to explore the possibilities of cinematography in youth work.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the participants, partners, and trainers who made this project a success. Your dedication and creativity have been the driving force behind this initiative, and we are proud of the results we achieved together.
The project has been co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
