Social Film Making Online Course Applicant's Guide 2009-10

FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL FILMMAKING- 12 Weeks APPLICANT’S GUIDE 2009/10

Silver Lining Creation Vuoritie 2C 18, JÄRVENPÄÄ 04400 FINLAND E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] www.silcreation.org

Dear prospective applicant, Thank you for your interest to joining this exciting course on Social Filmmaking. This is a short guide that answers most of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the programme and gives you all important information ranging from selection criteria to application deadline. If you still have any questions, please don’t hesitate to write us. Your queries are always welcomed. General Information We get many emails addressing us as a university. Please note that Silver Lining Creation is not a university or a part of any university. It has been registered as a not-forprofit media organization and has due authority to conduct academic sessions, training programs and be part of other learning activities. However, our programs are not aimed at providing students with certain credits which can be supplemented or transferred to other filmmaking courses or academic degrees. We are an open group of independent filmmakers and script writers and most of our workers work voluntarily in order to offer completely free or cheapest services possible. We expect that applicants applying for this programme possess a sense of volunteerism and, when needed, prepare themselves to work for social benefits without expecting anything in return. Who Can Apply? We are interested in a wide range of global issues, but our primary focus is on the issues of developing countries. So the applicant should either come from a developing country or should be able to show his or her interest in the developing world. We also welcome applicants who work or intend to work with indigenous communities, ethnic minorities, and women and in environmentally hazardous regions. This program is most suited for university students, humanitarian aid/relief workers, community workers, NGO workers, advocacy workers, environmental activists, community or region based journalists, independent filmmakers, script writers etc.

Application Requirements - The applicant must be at least 15 years of age and should have completed secondary education or any other vocational training equivalent to that. - The applicant must be proficient in the language of the training programme, i.e. English. Command of the English language is a very important criterion for admission. There are several ways to demonstrate your language proficiency level including proficiency test results, your written work in English or demonstration of academic degrees completed in English. - The applicant must be able to exhibit his or her interest in the developing world, poor economies, oppressed and vulnerable communities, women, ethnic and indigenous minorities and environmentally hazardous regions.

Costs and Fees There is no admission or teaching fee for this programme. This course is offered online and is entirely free. Selection Criteria A limited number of applicants will be selected from received applications. The selection committee will assess the following strengths of the applicant. -

Academic history Work Experiences, history of volunteer service and creative activities (if any) Statement of purpose Analytical skills (a written essay) English language proficiency

How to Apply? - Download application form from our official website http//:www.silcreation.org OR you can request one by email ([email protected]) - Fill in the form carefully and provide all necessary details - Attach a color photo - Send your application by email to [email protected]

Note: We always encourage activities that are environment friendly. That’s why paper applications are discouraged. If you have problems in sending the application by email, please contact us in advance and ask for an approval.

Important Dates Application Deadline 01.08.2009- 31.10.2009 (late applications will not be entertained.) Notification of Selection and further information 10-20 December 2009 (All applicants will be notified by email) Training Period 02.02.2010- 31.03.2010 All successful students will receive a certificate of completion via regular mail by the end of April 2010.

Further Information A study guide will be sent to all successful applicants with the notice of acceptance. The guide will provide thorough details on teaching, online discussions, assignments and evaluation system. If you still have any questions about the programme or application procedure, don’t hesitate to contact us on the following address. Silver Lining Creation Vuoritie 2C 18, JÄRVENPÄÄ 04400 FINLAND Phone: +358468478608, +358445038008 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Web: http://www.silcreation.org

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