The Network of National Cultural Institutes of the European Union (EUNIC) in Algeria organises the first online Film Critic Encounter entitled “Jil Cilima” from 11 to 16 September 2021.
As a EUNIC partner Member, British Council Algeria contributes to the event with a specially curated training programme about Film Criticism, delivered by the esteemed British writer and critic Ian Hayden Smith.
Training content
The objective of the training programme is to examine the importance of film culture – in particular, writing and broadcasting about films – through a series of screenings and lectures.
Participants will have the opportunity to watch, discuss and write reviews around curated European and Algerian films, as well as interact with both the tutor and other participants. The detailed programme will be communicated to selected participants by email.
Who can apply?
The call is open to students, journalists, and anyone with a passion for cinema aged 18 to 33 years old.
When?
The event will take place online from 11 to 16 September (full day) and will be run in English with French and Arabic translation.
How to apply?
To apply to attend this online event, please complete the expression of interest by 23.59 (Algeria time) on Wednesday 18 August 2021. Apply here .
“Jil Cilima”
An EUNIC Algeria project, it takes place with the support of the Ministry of Culture and delivered in partnership with the Algerian Centre for the Development of Cinema and the Algerian Cinematographic Centre for Cinema.
EUNIC Algeria
EUNIC Algeria members who organize British Council, Cervantes Institute, Goethe Institute, Italian Cultural Institute, Swedish Embassy / Swedish Institute in Paris.
About the Tutor
Ian Haydn Smith is a UK-based writer and editor. As a journalist he has written on film and the arts for numerous media outlets, both print and broadcast. From 2007 to 2012 he was editor of International Film Guide. Since 2011 he has been editor of Curzon Magazine and the series editor of 24 Frames. He has contributed to numerous publications in the UK and internationally and regularly represents the British Council at film and arts events around the globe. Smith has interviewed a variety of filmmakers and artists, including Ralph Fiennes, Clint Eastwood, Isabelle Huppert, Alan Bennett, Ang Lee, Agnès Varda, Terry Gilliam and Anton Corbijn. Recent publications include editing the updated edition of 1001 Movies to See Before You Die. He lives in London.
About EUNIC, Algeria
EUNIC is an association of European Union national or official cultural bodies who represent their countries’ cultural and, in many cases, educational relations with other countries. EUNIC is a recognised leader in cultural cooperation governed by its 33 members from 27 countries and over 90 clusters based in different locations around the globe. EUNIC’s members work in the arts, language, youth, education, science, intercultural dialogue, and development sectors. The EUNIC network is based on open cooperation. The British Council is a proud member of EUNIC. In Algeria, we work with our EUNIC partners to promote an open and inclusive cultural collaboration.
source : https://www.britishcouncil.dz/en/events/film-critic-training-open-call
