Call for Applications YOUNG FILMMAKERS FOR PEACE Wiesbaden, 26. April – 2 May 2017 goEast – Festival of Central and Eastern European Film and the Robert Bosch Stiftung are now accepting applications for their joint project Young Filmmakers for Peace 2017. Up- -and-coming filmmakers from war-torn conflict and post-conflict regions in Eastern Europe and other conflict regions worldwide as well as their counterparts from Germany will come together at goEast to participate in lectures, workshops and podium discussions focussing both on filmmaking in times of conflict and filmmaking as a means of promoting peace and democratisation. Young Filmmakers for Peace is as concerned with the making of films un- der the conditions of violent conflicts as it is with the making of films about such conflicts. In addition, participants have the possibility to take part in individual events from goEast's East-West Talent Lab, which runs parallel to the project, enabling them to make further contact with young filmmakers from Central and Eastern Europe and Germany and to ex- tend their professional networks. Furthermore, after the project days in Wiesbaden the par- ticipants have the opportunity for follow-up consultations with the Young Filmmakers for Peace mentors concerning their projects.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR YOUNG FILMMAKERS FOR PEACE? Young Filmmakers for Peace addresses students and graduates of directing from Germany, Eastern Europe and conflict regions worldwide. Up to 12 places are available each year. Applicants must be aged between 18 and 35. English will be the language of communication at Young Filmmakers for Peace.

WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT? 1. the completed application form 2. CV and filmography 3. a reference film via web link 4. description of a project idea

SELECTION PROCEDURE The deadline for applications is March 3rd 2017 (date of postmark or e-mail). An independent commission will select the participants for Young Filmmakers for Peace. Applicants will be notified of the decision shortly after. Those selected to participate will be invited to attend the 17th goEast Film Festival (April 26th to May 2nd 2017) in Wiesbaden. Travel, meal and accommodation expenses will be covered by goEast.

CONTACT: goEast – Festival of Central and Eastern European Film T: +49-611-236 843-0 F: +49-611-236 843-49 [email protected] www.filmfestival-goEast.de APPLICATION FORM FOR YOUNG FILMMAKERS FOR PEACE 2017

1. Contact information of applicant

Surname: FORMTEXT First name:

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2. Enclosures / attachments (all in English)

 CV and filmography (on separate pages)  Description of project idea (5 pages maximum)  Information on the reference film (genre, title, year, country, running time, production details) and reference film via web link

3. Agreement / date and signature I certify that the information provided is accurate and confirm with my signature that I am eligible to attend Young Filmmakers for Peace on the occasion of the 16th edition of goEast Film Festival. I agree to leave a copy of my reference work at the disposal of goEast. I agree that all costs incurred in the submission of the reference film will be borne by myself, the applicant. If selected, I further agree to attend Young Filmmakers for Peace running from April 26th to May 2nd at the 17th edition of goEast Film Festival.

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Applications must be submitted by mail to the following address, postmarked no later than March 3rd 2017: goEast Film Festival Ref: Young Filmmakers for Peace Friedrichstraße 32 65185 Wiesbaden Germany or by e-mail no later than March 3rd 2017 to: [email protected]