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"Beyond the frame", a BreXpat project - a citizen journalism training

Do you want to use open channels to engage in open and frank discussions that promote a new sense of identity and citizenship? This is a unique opportunity to launch your career as a citizen journalist.

The project "Beyond the frame" wants to compose a mixed group of expatriates and other inhabitants of Brussels. After a series of media workshops, this group will make video reports about the different artists, partners and volunteers preparing the Zinneke Parade. The reports will be broadcasted by TV Brussels and posted on the website of the Zinneke Parade & Indymedia.be.

“Beyond the frame” wants to promote citizenship and commitment and stimulate the dialogue between the "zinnekes" and ex-pats. The frame is the socio-politically and culturally created border, which defines the opinion of people. During "Beyond the frame" the participants and the public will see Brussels through the eyes of engaged citizens and social organizations.

Interested? Please write a motivational mail to: gb@getbasic.be stating why you want to participate in this project, as well as your availability.

What stimulates you and what is your goal when participating?

Prior film, video or related experience is recommended but not required, self-initiative, time and a collaborative spirit are.

There will be no participation fee.

The selection to the project is limited to 9 participants.

Important dates:

  • Dec 10: deadline for registration
  • Jan 2008: start of the workshops
  • March, April 2008: making reports

Workshop details:

  • The curriculum of this small group and intensive 4-month program focuses on the pre-production, production and postproduction skills necessary to take a short project from conception to completion. Workshop members will gain technical skills and experience through the projects.
  • The workshops will take place in the evening and/or weekend.
  • Venue: GetBasic, Haachtsesteenweg 51, 1210 Brussels (Near the Botanique)

    Partners:

    This project is supported by the King Baudouin Foundation.