LocationsEU and UNDP supported “AnimaDoc” workshop in Yerevan helps young filmmakers amplify their voices through animated documentaries
Creating Collaboration Opportunities for Conflict-affected Animators and Filmmakers from the South Caucasus and Moldova
December 11, 2024
In the heart of Yerevan, 13 talented filmmakers and animators from conflict-affected regions of the South Caucasus and Moldova gathered for the weeklong AnimaDoc documentary animation workshop, held in conjunction with the KIN International Women’s Film Festival.
UNDP Armenia
Thirteen emerging filmmakers and animators from conflict-affected region of the South Caucasus and Moldova came together for the documentary animation workshop “AnimaDoc”, designed to collaborate, discuss shared challenges, and build professional networks through language of art and animation, that transcend geopolitical and cultural divides.
Organized in conjunction with the KIN International Women’s Film Festival by the “Legal Gender Cultural Foundation LIZA”, the workshop received support from the European Union and UNDP under the EU4Dialogue programme.
For one week, “AnimaDoc” provided a platform for these talented individuals to express their personal stories and amplify their voices on the global stage, emphasizing the power of using animated documentaries as tools for dialogue, self-expression, and cultural exchange. The team-building sessions aimed at overcoming communication barriers and promoting collaboration among participants from diverse backgrounds helped strengthen their professional networks, boost their confidence, and solidify their collective commitment to promoting peace through art and shared creative experiences. The workshop programme, led by industry experts Mariam Kandelaki and Gabriele Brunnenmeyer, included the intensive training on storytelling, animation techniques, and script development. Participants also created 1-minute animated trailers, which will serve as the foundation for their larger projects.
The AnimaDoc workshop culminated in a closing ceremony attended by 120 guests, where participants presented their animated documentaries to a panel of industry experts, media representatives, and KIN festival partners, including the EU and UNDP.
UNDP Armenia
"Art and creativity have always played a key role in the process of mutual understanding and bridging across cultural divides. The European Union is proud to support initiatives like “AnimaDoc” that empower filmmakers and creatives with the skills, resources, and networking opportunities to tell their stories. Together with our UN partners, we stand with those affected by war and work to empower individuals across the South Caucasus and Moldova." –Silja Kasmann, Deputy Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation in Armenia.
“Today’s event is a great opportunity to rethink challenges facing conflict-affected filmmakers as well as to celebrate their vision and creativity towards peace, solidary and mutual understanding. Alongside the EU, UNDP is committed to support young conflict-affected people on their professional journeys.” – Natia Natsvlishvili, UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia.
Background Information
“EU4Dialogue: Support to Conflict Transformation in the South Caucasus and the Republic of Moldova” is a joint initiative of the EU and UNDP under the broader EU4Dialogue programme. The project partners with local civil society organizations and grassroots groups strive to improve socio-economic conditions for conflict-affected people, refugees, build livelihoods, drive progress toward gender equality, promote youth & women engagement, and community resilience.
Media Contacts:
· Hovhanens Sarajyan, UNDP, +374 91 420122, hovhannes.sarajyan@undp.org
· Salome Tarkhnishvili, UNDP, +995 557 338230, salome.tarkhnishvili@undp.org
UNDP Armenia
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