ARE YOU A BUFF? DO YOU ENJOY SHARING YOUR LOVE FOR MOVIES WITH OTHERS? DO YOU DREAM TO GO TO THE FILM FESTIVAL? 27 TIMES CINEMA WILL MAKE YOUR DREAM COME TRUE ! !

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE ? HOW TO APPLY ?

• Film lovers aged between 18 and 25 • Do and send a video in which you explain what • With excellent English skills (reading, written and do you love in cinema. Start the video saying spoken) “Cinema for me is…” • Good ability to write articles and blogs Make it fun and original ! • Active on Socials (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Snapchat) Technical requirements: • With skills in podcasting, blogging, video - Shoot it in English editing, photographing or any other - In high resolution (Full HD: 1920x1080 px) and with communication tools 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 to the cinema 27 TIMES CINEMA invites 27 young European filmgoers (one participant per member state of the ) to attend the 2021 as Jury Members of the Giornate degli Autori selection.

** * 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 (and 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 31th August to Sunday 12th September 2021 (festival dates: 1-11 September), • Be a jury member for the competing for Giornate degli Autori. • Take part in round-table discussions, masterclasses and workshops focused on improving your communication skills as influencer to be actively involved in raising awareness of the LUX Audience Award in the future. • Contribute to Europa Cinemas website and social networks, • Promote and spread the word about the new LUX Audience Award after the festival using the skills learned in Venice, • Attend and help organise events in the frame of the LUX Audience Award (mainly January- May of the following year), • Be available to participate in the LUX Selection panel 2022 (1-2 days between June- September). *** Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Let your dream come true!

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

For further information about this initiative please visit: https://luxaward.eu/en/27-times-cinema / https://www.europa-cinemas.org/en/activities/find-and-foster/28- times-cinema /https://27timescinema.cineuropa.org/ / https://europa-cinemas-blog.org/28-times-cinema/ / http://www.giornatedegliautori.com/