Topic
Videography
Activity Dates
September 2024
Countries
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Location
Miercurea Ciuc
In Miercurea Ciuc, a videography workshop brought together young participants from a local high school to explore their community through the lens of a camera. The goal? To empower youth with both technical skills and a deeper sense of active citizenship.
The experience began with a short introduction covering the basics of videography — how to use the camera, frame shots, work with light, and edit footage. After the technical overview, participants engaged in a discussion about potential topics to explore, reflecting on what matters most to them and their community.
With these ideas in mind, the students headed out into the city. As they filmed, they didn’t just record random clips — they interacted with locals, asking meaningful questions about their relationship with Miercurea Ciuc. Why do they enjoy living there? What makes the town special? What issues or challenges do they think could be improved? The result was “People of Miercurea Ciuc”
These street-level conversations turned the project into more than just a filming exercise — it became a living dialogue between generations and perspectives. The young videographers not only captured life in the city but also gained insight into the values, concerns, and dreams of its people.
Once back from the field, the participants gathered to screen their videos, share their experiences, and reflect on what they had learned. The short films they created stood as powerful expressions of local identity, social awareness, and youth-driven storytelling — a testament to how creative tools can spark real community engagement.
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Later that year in December, participants did a second version of the same concept, filming one more documentary:
“Miercurea Ciuc through local voices”
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