Film workshop with Jan Cvitkovič

The film workshop with director and screenwriter Jan Cvitkovič focuses on exploring conflict and its opposite, peace, through cinematic storytelling. Participants will create original short films by engaging in the full creative process, from idea development and writing to filming and editing. The central theme of the workshop, “War and Peace,” will not be addressed in a literal sense alone, but primarily through emotional, intimate, and symbolic perspectives. The workshop encourages participants to reflect on fundamental questions of film narration: - what conflict is and how it manifests within a story, - who or what represents the opposing force, - what peace means within the context of a specific narrative, - what the emotional arc of the story is and how it develops throughout the film. The working process is designed as a complete creative journey, from initial associations to the final screening. Special emphasis is placed on simplicity of expression, clarity of ideas, and the authors’ personal perspectives.

Workshop schedule: February 19, 2026, 13:15–14:45 Artist talk Conversation with Jan Cvitkovič about his creative process. February 19, 2026, 15:00–17:30 Introductory session – idea development Group brainstorming and idea development. Opening associations, deepening the understanding of the theme, and finding a personal relationship to the motif of war and peace. March 2, 2026, 13:15–15:45 Screenwriting and storyboard development Story development, structuring conflict, character creation, and preparation of the storyboard. March 10, 2026, 13:15–15:45 Filming Shooting of the short films at the Academy and, if necessary, at additional locations. March 17, 2026, 13:15–15:45 Additional filming and first edit Completion of filming and initial editing steps, including review of the footage. March 24, 2026, 13:15–15:45 Film review and finalization Group screening of the films, analysis, mentor feedback, and final editing. The number of places is limited. Applications are open until February 9 via the form available at the following link.