KÓSY KINO

About this project

<p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri"><span style="color: #000000">Kósy Kino it's project between three partners Bio Paradís (Reykjavik, Iceland) Tou Scene (Stavanger, Norway) and Cinefil (Kosice, Slovakia). The main idea behind the project is about developing our professional skills and enlarging our possibilities to become more open, more inclusive for wider audiences and participants of our programs in Slovakia, but also in both of our partners countries. In Eastern Slovakia, we are currently facing a large problems including hate speech, intolerance, racism and xenophobia. We would like to improve this situation with activities and knowladge involved in this project. Our core themes are:</span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri"><span style="color: #000000">- mutual learning</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri"><span style="color: #000000">- inclusive education</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri"><span style="color: #000000">- cultural exchange</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri"><span style="color: #000000">- audience development (especially for minority groups)</span></span></span></p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The CLT02016 project benefited significantly from its donor project partners in Iceland and Norway, whose expertise in sustainable cultural practices and community-driven programming enriched the project’s design and implementation. Icelandic partners introduced innovative approaches to film and multimedia engagement, while Norwegian partners shared strategies for inclusive and environmentally conscious event management, both of which were adapted to Slovak needs. Bilateral collaboration fostered mutual learning through artist residencies, intercultural workshops, and public events, promoting tolerance and cultural unity. These exchanges strengthened relationships and established a knowledge-sharing platform to ensure sustainability. Plans for continued cooperation include further knowledge exchange, joint programming, and exploring future funding opportunities to expand the partnership’s impact.

Project partners

• Tou Scene AS Donor project partner· Norway
• Heimili kvikmyndanna - Bió Paradis Donor project partner· Iceland