Marathons
Science Filmmaking Marathon IV
Science Filmmaking Marathon IV; 8-11 September 2020 FLYER HERE
The Marathon Of All Swiss Universities And Research Centres
ORGANISERS
Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), Universities of Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg & Neuchatel (CUSO), University of Zurich & ETH (Life Science Zurich), University of Basel, University of Bern, Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow & Landscape Research (WSL), Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science & Technology (Eawag)
DESCRIPTION
“Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you’ll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they’ll see dollar signs: moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require”
– Randy Olson
In the filmmaking marathon, we train researchers in tools used in dramatic storytelling and filmmaking to communicate their research, thereby making their science more readily accessible for a broader audience. Course participants learn the basics of visual storytelling and filmmaking and in working in groups supervised by professional filmmakers will produce short films during four intensive course days. The produced films will be screened as premieres at the 3rd Global Science Film Festival (www.sciencefilm.ch), with a special award for the best film.
PROGRAM
Day 1: Morning: Storytelling, Script and Storyboarding
Afternoon: Pitching of science stories, and small groups (scientists and artists) making
Day 2: Each group (Scientist and filmmakers) prepare their story, script and storyboard, and present them to the other participants in the marathon
Day 3: Filming (participants are free to decide where and when to film)
Day 4: Films editing and screening in the cinema of the ZHdK
The premiere of the produced films will take place at the 3rd Global Science Film Festival (6-7 Nov. 2020, www.sciencefilm.ch)
WHERE
Filmmaking Marathon: Zurich University of the Arts (Toni-Areal, Pfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zürich)
Premiere of the produced films: Resulting films will be screened at the 3rd Global Science Film Festival (ZHdK Cinema, Toni-Areal, Zurich). They will be also screened in Bern, Basel, Lausanne and Lugano
DATES
Applications: Between 1st March and 30th June 2020
Filmmaking Marathon: 8-11 September 2020 (Zurich University of the Arts)
Film screening: 6-7 November 2020 (Global Science Film Festival)
APPLICANTS
Scientists, Postdocs, PhD and Master students enrolled at any Swiss higher education institution
CREDIT POINTS
Please check with your program if you are eligible to claim credit points for attending this workshop. Students who are enrolled at the Life Science Zurich Graduate School (Zurich University and ETH Zurich) are awarded 2 credit points.
REGISTRATION FEE
50 CHF (to be paid before the end of June 2020)
TEACHERS AND MENTORS
Samer Angelone (Swiss Science Film Academy), Azmi Baumann (Zurich University), Henriette Bornkamm (Zurich University), Anina Bruhin (Audiovisual Media Designer), Halil Kesselring (Swiss Science Film Academy), Léa Klaue (Zurich University of the Arts), Marion Nyffenegger (Animation and Innovative Storytelling), Isabella Sedivy (Swiss Radio and TV, SRF)
INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
Dr. Samer Angelone:
Films from the SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON I 2016
Films from the SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON II 2017
Films from the SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON III 2019
SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON I 2016
SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON II 2017
SCIENCE FILMMAKING MARATHON III 2019
