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Languages through Lenses 2012
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Multilingual Europe in Focus
Call for Proposals for the production of new videos (60 - 90 seconds) promoting language learning
Deadline: 1 March 2012
Through this competition, supported by the European Commission, we invite students to give a contribution on the benefits of language learning, the value of speaking several languages and the richness of intercultural exchanges, using the language of the arts.
We are looking for proposals for new video productions that are innovative, witty, creative, unexpected, and motivating. Proposals should explore the potential of understanding different languages and cultures and the challenges it creates.
The proposals should deliver a clear message, be self-explanatory and easily understandable to a broad public with different backgrounds and mother tongues.
Selection criteria:
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Relation to the theme
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Promotional value
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Feasibility
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Quality of the script
Who can apply?
Applications will be accepted from students at ELIA and CILECT member institutions in the 27 European Union Member States and in Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Turkey.
An international jury will evaluate and select a maximum of 15 proposals.
What will successful applicants receive?
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A production grant of € 5000.
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Two persons per project will be invited to a workshop in Amsterdam.
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Two persons per project will be invited to the PRIX EUROPA Festival in Berlin where the PRIX EUROPA Prize for "Best Video on Multilingualism of the Year 2012" will be awarded.
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A DVD of the video productions will be produced and widely distributed to television stations and festivals.
How to apply?
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for further information please contact ute.kohlmann [at] elia-artschools.org
Background
EU language policies aim to protect linguistic diversity and promote knowledge of languages – for reasons of cultural identity and social integration, but also because multilingual citizens are better placed to take advantage of the educational, professional and economic opportunities created by an integrated Europe.
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Previous editions:
See all films from Languages through Lenses 2011 or watch the 30-minute documentary by Alex TV.
Previous winners:
The importance of speaking two languages
Yael Leibel & Marco Resa (IT) - Languages through Lenses 2011
The Forest of Babel
Elina & Mike Pohjola (FI) - Languages through Lenses 2010
Hybridus Linguaflorum
Katarzyna Miron (PL) - Languages through Lenses 2009
No Fishing
Richard Meitern (EE) - Languages through Lenses 2008
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