Ideo Ideis #experience

About this project

<p>The Ideo Ideis #experience explores another level of the Ideo Ideis cultural movement, which challenges teenagers to discover and create, under the guidance of theater and film artists. Discovering art as a way of life or as a profession will give a chance for a better life to teenagers from communities with almost no socio-economic prospects, in addition to contributing to their health. The artistic products resulted are based on the principles of design thinking, the most important principle being that of empathy present throughout the mentor - adolescent / creator - audience relationship. 240 teenagers, from 8 cities where cultural vitality is at a low level, will participate, in a first stage, in activities in their city. In the 6-day Capsules, teenagers go through a process of artistic exploration applied to a central theme that they discover in workshops guided by artists and mentors, thus contributing to the creation of a creative community. After participating in the capsules, the teenagers who will go to the camp will conduct a series of short interviews in their communities, with about 5 questions, with people they consider the potential audience of the creations to be made, to explore their expectations from a theater show or a short film. The answers will be analyzed and the conclusions will be used in the camp activities. In the second stage, 20 teenagers will advance in the process of artistic exploration, in an incubator, in the camp, where they will be guided in creative explorations towards original cultural products: a short film and a theater performance. As it is essential for any cultural product to be validated by the public, their creations will be presented in a dedicated section of the Ideo Ideis Festival and through screenings or online streaming. Thus, 6 contemporary art activities will be carried out: a theater show with 3 performances and a short film with 3 screenings, for which an audience of at least 1200 people is estimated.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

Through bilateral cooperation consisted in exploring the expertise of the partner Human Rights Academy, its experience in the application of innovative methodologies and the various dimensions that make up human rights in general. Considering that the project involved some communities where human or cultural rights are not necessarily consciously addressed, the consultation with the partner, online, and the organization of train the trainers sessions contributed to changing the communities' perception of the right to culture with long-term impact.

Project partners

• Human Rights Academy Donor project partner· Norway