STOPMOTION LAB IN RUR(E)ALITY

SUMMARY

The aim of this European meeting is to open up a space for professional youth workers interested in discovering animated film and the astonishing possibilities offered by these techniques for
producing quality projects integrating dialogue, creativity, teamwork and active citizenship.
It's also an opportunity to bring together potential partners keen to engage in Erasmus projects based on this artistic practice.

THE AIM OF THE MEETING

• Network with European partners to initiate new innovative projects through animated cinema on a European scale (youth exchange, KA 2…).
• Train animators in animation techniques to stimulate creativity, dialogue and active citizenship among young people.
• Train participants in the use of digital tools applied to cinema, to enhance their skills in audiovisual creation, editing, visual effects and digital storytelling.
• Optimize audiovisual production processes by integrating eco-responsible practices, in particular recycling and reusing resources.
• Contribute to the dynamism of a rural area by offering a cultural and participative activity based on animated film.

PROGRAM

GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER AND INTRODUCTION
A little history of the stop motion

LEARNING WORKSHOP 1
Get to know the stop motion techniques

LEARNING WORKSHOP 2
The film process and the pedagogicals postures

CREATIVE WORKSHOP
apply knowledge in concrete, collective ways

LOCAL EVENTS
Short-movies screening with the local population

ERASMUS PERSPECTIVES
What is next for futures collaborations

FACILITATORS

Cyril Maddalena, Trainer : Cyril Maddalena has a solid background in stop-motion as animator and director of photography, thanks to his technical training in imaging and his many years of experience in various volume animation studios in France. He has also taken part in several training courses for youth animators.

Sébastien L'Hermitte, Trainer and coordinator :
He has professional background has youth worker specialized in audiovisuals technique. He is
now the stage manager of the La Ménagerie studio, which hosts professional film shoots
throughout the year. He has led numerous audiovisual workshops with children and teenagers in
socio-cultural structures.

Citrus Team: CITRUS is a popular education association located in a rural area, catering for mixed and intercultural groups. They host us and their team will be in charge of administrative and logistical aspects.

PARTICIPANTS PROFILES

This meeting is dedicated to youth leaders (+18) From Europe and neighbouring countries interested in the theme and in using it to set up future collaborations within the framework of the Erasmus program. (Maximum 3 people from each organisation )

PRACTICALS INFORMATIONS

Coordinated by Association Citrus, Solidarités Jeunesses’
delegation in Occitanie region, 24 route de la Lauressie, Laguépie, France (82250)

ACCOMODATIONS :
The participants will be host at L’escale Laguépie

https://www.laguepie.fr/cadre-de-vie/tourisme/hebergement-
de-groupe/

DATE
Arrival day: December, Monday 8th
Start of the program: December, Tuesday 9th
End of the program: December, Friday 12th
Departure Day: December, Satudray 13th
In total, there are 4 working days
The activities are starting at 9am till 7pm depending on the days (Cf Planning)

FINANCIAL ASPECT:
Action co-financed by European funds: travel, accommodation and training costs covered. CF Annexe 1We expect a commitment to be involve in a future project with our partnership.

LANGUAGE:
English and/or French, depending on the composition of the group.

CONTACT AND QUESTIONS :
pedagogical aspects: Sébastien/ Joanna at europe@lamenagerie.com
logistical aspects: Gloria at workcamp@citrus.asso.fr