CREATIVE FILM WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE DREAMING, RESISTING, ACTING WITH THEIR VOICE AS AN ALLY

The Children and Youth Section presents a rich program of masterclasses and film workshops. Through experiential processes and under the guidance of professionals in the field, participants have the opportunity to get to know different aspects of film creation, from acting and the casting process to screenwriting and working in front of the camera. The workshops encourage creative expression, collaboration, and the cultivation of storytelling skills, giving space to the personal experiences and voices of young creators. Through this process, audiovisual media emerge as a tool for learning, self-awareness, and active participation.

#1 Masterclass in Screenwriting (16+)

The Art of Writing for Netflix. The Inevitable Surprise

With Marc Bechar

Saturday, April 18, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Venue: K Cineplex Prime, 8 Makedonitissas, Strovolos 4025, Nicosia.

Workshop Language: English

The Inevitable Surprise is an intensive masterclass that approaches story development as a rigorous, professional, and deeply human-centered process. Instead of formulas, success recipes, or step-by-step methods, the course focuses on how writers and filmmakers can resist predictability, challenge their first ideas, and delay commitment to narrative decisions. 

In this lively and analytical educational experience, you will explore how stories are built where the actions of the characters are unexpected but perfectly consistent—stories based not on plot or the world, but on the people who move them. Through discussion and examples, the masterclass delves into how the viewer’s sense of trust can be maintained and how the “inevitable” arises only when all easy solutions have been exhausted.

#2 CASTING MASTERCLASS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG PEOPLE (14+)

Step into the world of casting and learn how authenticity and self-confidence in front of the camera make a difference.

With Stavros Raptis

Sunday, April 19, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Venue: K Cineplex Prime, 8 Makedonitissas, Strovolos 4025, Nicosia.

Workshop Language: Greek and English

Renowned casting director Stavros Raptis invites teenagers to a specially designed masterclass dedicated to the casting process for film and television. Participants will learn how a casting call works, what a casting director looks for, and how they can present themselves with confidence and authenticity in front of the camera.

Participation Requirements – Self-tape Video

To participate, interested parties are invited to send a video up to 40 seconds long that includes a monologue of their choice. 

The video must meet technical specifications: good lighting, horizontal camera position, steady shot (mobile or camera), neutral background, clear sound without music, filters or effects, and clear visibility of the face in a medium shot. 

The video must be simple, natural, and authentic, without editing.

#3 Filmmaking and Acting for the Camera Workshop for Teens and Young People (14+)
The Magic of the Frame: From Performance to the Lens

With Marios Ioannou and Maria Andronikou

Wednesday, April 22, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Venue: K Cineplex Prime, 8 Makedonitissas, Strovolos 4025, Nicosia.

Workshop Language: Greek and English

The magic of cinema stems from collective effort. With Marios Ioannou (actor) and Maria Andronikou (cinematographer), students will have the opportunity to experience the creation of scenes from cinema. Throughout the workshop, practices such as the importance of the frame and the feeling left by the performance and the change in performance depending on the choice of lenses and lighting will be analyzed. How does an actor perform in a close-up or a wide shot? How does the choice of equipment affect the emotion and truth of the moment?

#4 ACTING FOR CHILDREN (for ages 8-13)

Discover the magical world of acting in this fun one-day workshop with Marios Ioannou!

With Marios Ioannou

Saturday, April 25, 10:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m | Venue: K Cineplex Prime, 8 Makedonitissas, Strovolos 4025, Nicosia.

Workshop Language: Greek

This one-day workshop is designed for children who love theater and want to discover the world of acting. 

Whether they are taking their first steps in acting or already have some experience, they will learn how to understand a story and a character, how to prepare for a scene, and how to collaborate. 

The workshop includes fun exercises for breathing, movement, and voice, which help children express themselves with confidence and imagination. Simultaneously, they will have the opportunity to work on scenes inspired by real cinematic roles, specially adapted for them, living a unique creative experience.

To register for the workshops, complete the following form:

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