Cinema knows no boundaries! The "CAMP – Creative Academy for Movie Producers" project showed that international collaboration between young talents gives rise to truly ambitious and inspiring artistic visions. The Erasmus+ program once again proved that joint actions open doors to creativity on a European scale.

 

"CAMP - Creative Academy for Movie Producers" is a project that was implemented in cooperation with partners from Norway, Malta, Ukraine, and Poland. As part of the endeavor, we jointly undertook the challenge of raising professional and creative competencies while simultaneously initiating a lively and authentic dialogue among young filmmakers from various countries.

The key moment of the project was the international youth exchange, which took place in September 2025 as an accompanying event of the WAMA Film Festival in Olsztyn. This provided young creators with the opportunity for a direct meeting and exchange of experiences. They turned theory into action by participating in numerous debates and workshops on modern film production methods and the specifics of the European audiovisual market.

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Joyce Grech, representative of the Malta Film Foundation and one of the program's mentors, summarizes CAMP: "Leading workshops and participating in the debates in the margins of the Creative Academy for Movie Producers was an inspiring and transformative experience. The workshops provided a unique platform for emerging filmmakers to engage with industry professionals and peers from across Europe. The sessions on screen etiquette and working conditions in the film and audiovisual sector were particularly insightful, highlighting the importance of professionalism and collaboration in our industry. CAMP fostered a spirit of innovation and cultural exchange, and the mentorship provided was invaluable for the professional growth of the participants. As tutors it was a pleasure to mentor the participants who were very driven, talented and goal-oriented. CAMP was more than a workshop—it was a gateway to building sustainable networks and advancing careers in film production."

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The exchange participants also organised a "European Cinema Evening," during which short films from the partner countries were screened. The young filmmakers not only presented their achievements to date but also let their peers behind the scenes and shared details about the creative process itself, which sparked lively discussions about the differences and similarities in European cinematography. The participants gained an in-depth understanding of the perspectives and challenges faced by their colleagues from Norway, Malta, Ukraine, and Poland.

The CAMP project participants had high expectations for the programme and confirmed that they were met. "It was great collaborating with different nationalities and seeing how other creatives do their projects" recalls a participant from Malta. The young people also praised the positive atmosphere. "I loved my group, and I think we worked very well together. The other members were skilled filmmakers and I learned a lot from them, and I also think they learned a lot from me" admitted a participant from Norway.

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The result of the intensive group work was the development of six original film projects by the participants, tailored to the requirements of international distribution circuits. The young creators presented their concepts to a panel of European experts in a multimedia format, including production, distribution, and sales strategies. The entire exercise served as a pitching training session, allowing them to practice presenting their projects in an educational environment that closely resembled professional settings.

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Karina Kuberska, one of the workshop group supervisors, also shared her insights: "Creating a film co-production concept in a specified genre from scratch and pitching the results of a week-long workshop is a challenge. CAMP participants showed great commitment and openness to diverse points of view. Thanks to daily discussions in small groups, they had full control over their projects. I had the pleasure of accompanying and supporting the participants in the creative process. Combining the diverse perspectives and experiences of young filmmakers creates a solid foundation for learning and professional development in a demanding industry. The CAMP workshops are a great field for film experiments, and above all, for networking. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the Polish-Maltese-Norwegian-Ukrainian co-productions and friendships."

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The project "CAMP - Creative Academy for Movie Producers" has achieved its ambitious goals. It not only contributed to the creative activation of young people but, above all, significantly increased their intercultural awareness. The exchange successfully enabled the creation of a platform for collaborative learning and building lasting partnership relations between young directors and producers, thereby fulfilling the objectives of the Erasmus+ programme.

 

The organiser of the project “CAMP – Creative Academy for Movie Producers” is the Institute KOSMOPOLIS – Science, Culture and Education Foundation based in Olsztyn, Poland.

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The project is co-financed by the European Union.

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The project partners are: Malta Film Foundation (Malta), CinemaHall (Ukraine), Stiftelsen Amandusfestivalen (Norway), and the FILMFORUM Association (Poland).