ARE YOU A FILM BUFF?

DO YOU ENJOY SHARING YOUR LOVE FOR MOVIES WITH OTHERS?

DO YOU DREAM TO GO TO THE VENICE FILM FESTIVAL?

27 TIMES CINEMA WILL TURN YOUR DREAM INTO REALITY!

27 TIMES CINEMA* invites 27 young European filmgoers (one participant per member state of the European Union) to attend the 2021 Venice Film Festival as Jury Members of the Giornate degli Autori selection.

Who can participate?

• Film lovers aged between 18 and 25,
• Excellent English skills (reading, written and spoken) are required,
• Good ability to write articles and blogs,
• Active on Socials (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Snapchat),
• With skills in podcasting, blogging, video editing, photographing or any other communication tools

How to participate?

• Do and send a video in which you explain what you love in cinema. Start the video saying “Cinema for me is…” Make it fun and original!

Technical requirements:

– Shoot it in English,

– In high resolution (Full HD: 1920×1080 px) and with an excellent audio recording,

– Duration: 30 seconds,

– The video should contain the following information: Name and country of origin.

Take a look to the Europa Cinemas’ Vimeo channel to check out previous year’s examples.

• Fill and send the online application form

In order to submit your application, send the form together with the Video „What do I love in cinema” to only ONE of the cinemas coordinating the call for application in your country.

Application Deadline: May 27, 2021

What happens if you’re the lucky one?

You win a flight ticket to Venice and get free accommodation in the Lido where the festival takes place. You’ll be offered a free festival accreditation (giving also priority access to the Giornate degli Autori screenings).

IMPORTANT: You should commit yourself to:

• Be present in Venice before the start of the festival from Tuesday 1^st of September  to Sunday 13^th September 2020 (festival dates: September 2^nd – 12^th),
• Be a jury member for the films competing for the Giornate degli Autori. A festival accreditation (giving priority access to screenings of the Giornate degli Autori) will be provided,
• Take part in round tables, discussions, masterclasses and workshops focused on improving your communication skills as influencer and social animator so that they could be actively involved in raising the awareness on the new LUX audience award,
• Contribute to the Europa Cinemas website and social networks,
• Promote and spread the word about the new LUX Audience Award after the festival using the knowledge and skills learned in Venice in their own networks and social media community,
• Attend events organized in the frame of the LUX Audience Award (mainly January-May of the following year) and helping with promotional and follow-up communication,
• Be available to participate in the LUX Selection panel meeting for LUX Audience Award 2022 edition, which takes place usually between June-September (1-2 days).

Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Let your dream become true!

*Co-organised by the European Parliament, the LUX Prize, the Giornate degli Autori and Europa Cinemas, 27 Times Cinema aims to promote shared values and cultural diversity through cinema among young people.