This course is designed for teens and young adults aged 14 to 20. Places are limited; admission to the course is competitive. Applications are open until January 21.

Documentary animation is one of the most exciting directions in contemporary filmmaking, blending the authenticity of documentary storytelling with the expressive power of animation. At first glance, it seems paradoxical: how can a film created by an artist be considered documentary? Animation is often associated with fantasy, imagination, and fictional worlds.

But documentary animation redefines storytelling:
🎥 The documentary component is about truthful storytelling, live testimony, and a direct gaze into the soul. It captures the power of the moment, the chronicles of events—whether personal memories, historical episodes, or everyday observations.
🎨 The animation component is pure creativity: reimagining reality, crafting a unique tone, opening space for metaphors, fantasies, hypothetical worlds, and unexpected meanings.

Together, these elements transform family stories, archival photos and videos, audio recordings, diaries, and even collections of forgotten objects into vivid, moving, and memorable films.

🎬 About the Course
The goal of the course is for each participant to create their own short (1–3 minutes) animated documentary film, where personal memories and experiences take shape through the language of animation.

📚 Who is this course for?
This course is for those who:

• 🎬 Want to rethink reality and their past through creative filmmaking.

• ✏ Aspire to learn the basics of animation and unleash their creative potential

• 🎤 Are ready to create a story that speaks honestly yet embraces artistic freedom.

🔥 And most importantly — you'll create your own animated film from start to finish!

Additionally, the course includes:
🎞️ Film clubs for inspiration,
🎨 Creative sessions with professionals,
👩‍🏫 Guidance from experienced mentors,
💡 And plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded peers!

At the end of the course, your work will be publicly showcased! 🎉

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📋 What you need to participate:

• A camera (a smartphone with a good camera will do).
• A tripod (optional but helpful).
• A computer or tablet for editing and working on your project.
• Software and apps:
  • For phones: Stop-motion Studio, Flipaclip, CapCut.
  • For computers: Dragonframe, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects.

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🎯 Who can join?
The course is designed for teens and young adults aged 14 to 20.

📅 Dates: January 26 – April 30

📌 Prerequisites:
Completion of Level 1 KiNO or a creative assignment.

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