ESoDoc 2007 - European Social Documentary
Application deadline >> March 16, 2007

ESoDoc is a qualified professional training course on the making of social documentaries. ESoDoc’s ambition is to create new production opportunities for European documentary makers interested in broadcasting films that draw attention to human rights, social justice and environmental protection, particularly in the developing world.

Target group: the course is designed for audiovisual professionals attuned to social themes, as well as NGO and NPO communications specialists who wish to competently follow the production phases of multimedia content within the scope of their organizations.

Number of admitted participants: 22 (10-12 from EU new member states)

Sessions: ESoDoc offers three 1-week sessions held over a 6-month period, during which participants, either individually or in groups, develop a documentary film project in a stimulating intercultural environment. An e-platform and a tutor will support this work.
- session 1: May 26 - June 1, Italy
- session 2: July 29 - August 4, Latvia
- session 3: November 4-11, Sweden
(dates and venues are subject to changes)

Some of ESoDoc trainers: Martin Atkin (Greenpeace International); Patrice Barrat (Article Z / Bridge Initiative); Giulio Cederna (Amref); Katerina Cizek (freelancer); Mick Csàky (Antelope film); Susan Gray (freelancer); Neelima Mathur (Formedia - Foundation for Responsible Media); Isabel Morgan (Christian Aid), Iikka Vehkalahti (YLE)

All seminars are in English.

Application form and further information on: www.esodoc.eu