Aug 23, 2024
How do we tell stories about social and ecological crises? In this course, I guided students in developing their own short films and performances. The year-long project was a German-Italian-Spanish co-production within the framework of the European Cultural Foundation.
Storytelling is more than just telling stories—it makes social issues tangible, evokes emotions, and creates lasting impact. The course provided a practice-oriented introduction to narrative dramaturgy and helped participants strengthen their artistic voices.
A particular focus was on Environmental Storytelling—a method that makes ecological topics come alive through visual and narrative means. Inspired by Joanna Macy’s The Work That Reconnects, we explored creative techniques to artistically convey themes such as climate change, resource scarcity, and social transformation.
The year-long project was a German-Italian-Spanish co-production by the organizations Raum der Künste, Mastronauta, and BrifBrafBruf, supported by the European Cultural Foundation and the European Culture of Solidarity Fund. Through this international collaboration, short films and performances were created that merge artistic aesthetics with critical environmental awareness. This exchange not only enhanced the students' cinematic storytelling abilities but also fostered creative dialogue on sustainable visions for the future.
The project will culminate in multiple performances in Germany and Italy. I look forward to continuing to share my expertise in film projects, workshops, and dramaturgical consulting.