For nine consecutive years, the second in a new magical location, the Cinehill Festival hosts the Campus DHFR workshop, alongside a rich film program and other diverse events. During five unforgettable days, 24 – 28 July, new friendships, collaborations, and the exchange of knowledge and experiences await you in the lush shade of the Gorski Kotar region.

We invite film school students and those who are about to become one, as well as young filmmakers and film lovers, to apply for participation in the Croatian Film Directors’ Guild Campus program. Once again, the interesting lectures, workshops and relaxed get-togethers will provide an opportunity to discuss important and useful topics, intended for everyone starting their filmmaking journey. In an environment removed from the methodology and space of institutional education, top domestic and foreign authors and film professionals will provide frank tips and first-hand knowledge on a wide variety of topics – from new technologies such as VR, to a return to the magic of analogue techniques, and from pitching workshops and script presentation exercises, to methodology of working with actors.  

In addition to the workshop program, every day we’ll watch films produced by film schools from all over the world. The screenings will be accompanied by a presentation of these schools by the students themselves, who will provide their future colleagues with all the necessary information and guidelines for enrollment. Traditionally, the program is enriched by the popular debate club, where participants discuss films from the festival program. Join the film Campus family, which has already brought together more than 300 participants from 25 countries and more than 30 film schools. We are looking forward to our shared adventure in Gorski Kotar from 24 to 28 July 2024!

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS  

• • Students (and aspiring and future students) of film schools from Croatia and the world
• • Students whose schools include film courses in their curricula
• • Young film professionals (and those who want to become professional filmmakers)
• • Young film critics and filmologists

HOW TO APPLY

• • Write to us at: studenti@cinehill.eu, send your CV, and a short motivational statement about why you want to participate in the workshop (up to 300 characters with spaces)
• • If you want to present your film school and show student films, apply by 15 June
• • If you want to participate in the workshop without presenting your film school, apply by 30 June.

WHAT WE OFFER

• • During the five days of the program, one to two lectures per day as well as practical workshops.
• • For participants more inclined to film theory, a daily DEBATE CLUB about the most interesting and innovative films from the festival program. Conversations are led by leading film critics.
• • Presentations of film schools and their films – register your film and present your school
• • A free festival pass for all festival programs and screenings

In addition to all the workshop contents, our most important goal is to meet and bring together the young aspiring filmmakers and critics of the future. Come enjoy the festival and fill the rest of the year (until the next edition, of course) with new memories, friendships, knowledge and film collaborations!

AND WHAT ELSE?

• • Accommodation at the festival campsite is free of charge.
• • If you want to book a private room or accommodation, our guest office will help you find it. Capacities are limited, so it is important to look for accommodation well in advance.

So remember, if, in addition to participating in the workshop, you want to show your films or films produced by your school, their titles must be submitted by 15 June.  

Feel free to contact us with any questions, at: studenti@cinehill.eu.