As the year draws to a close, the GEECT Regional Council likes to thank you all for the energy, generosity and collegiality and commitment to our shared work. We wish you all a restful holiday period and well-earned downtime after a busy and productive year.
Under Pressure in Prague discussed the transition from film school to professional practice
The GEECT Thematic meeting in FAMU, Prague on November 27-28 focused on practices that film school offer for the talent development of recently graduated. The rich program contained lectures and panels discussions that dealt with how institutions can help emerging filmmakers navigate the demands of project development, funding, co-production and the shifting dynamics of the … Continue reading Under Pressure in Prague discussed the transition from film school to professional practice
New Regional Council members elected in Guadalajara on October 29
At the GEECT Regional Association meeting schools voted for new members. Patrick Geeraerts from RITCS (Belgium, on the left) was chosen for the position of Vice Chair and Jelena Modrić from ADU (Croatia, second on the right), Julie Tingaud from La Fémis (France, in the middle) and Lucy Brown from Westminster (UK, second on the left) … Continue reading New Regional Council members elected in Guadalajara on October 29
La Fémis: Survey results of Research in Film schools
On September 26 Barbara Turquie and Louna Lambert from La Fémis presented the results of this important survey. 30 schools filled in the questionnaire and 5 schools were interviewed. The results show that research has significantly developed and become integrated at film schools. Artistic or creative research is the main type and academic research takes … Continue reading La Fémis: Survey results of Research in Film schools
Thematic Meeting in Prague FAMU: 27-28 November 2025: Program published, please register by Nov. 20
This meeting focuses on the support of talent development and professional perspectives of audiovisual graduate. Graduating from film school and completing a graduate film represent only the initial major professional challenges that emerging filmmakers encounter. Within the context of the audiovisual industry and the substantial financial demands associated with producing a debut feature film, graduates … Continue reading Thematic Meeting in Prague FAMU: 27-28 November 2025: Program published, please register by Nov. 20
GEECT Regional Council Elections, deadline for candidates is September 26, 2025
At the upcoming Client congress 2025 in Guadalajara, GEECT will elect 4 new members for the Regional Council. The elections take place on October 29 at 16.30. If you are interested, please submit following documents to the executive director, Dr. Stanislav Semerdjiev, executive.director@cilect.org by September 26. These documents include 1. Written Bio (up to 500 words … Continue reading GEECT Regional Council Elections, deadline for candidates is September 26, 2025
GEECT in Annecy, 11 June 09:30 – 12:30 Threat or Potential – AI in Animation Education
Keynote and panel discussion about facing the challenges of AI in animation higher education + school networking event for the GEECT community and beyond. Target audience: GEECT/CILECT member animation schools/department representatives and students who are participating the event (30-50 person). Every year, several film schools are represented at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and … Continue reading GEECT in Annecy, 11 June 09:30 – 12:30 Threat or Potential – AI in Animation Education
Ludwigsburg symposium, April 24-25: final program, abstracts and practicalities
The 4th GEECT Leadership Symposium is approaching. This time we take a deep dive into Leadership and Conflict and explore it from various angles. The aim is to empower GEECT members with actionable strategies and fresh perspectives. Presentations include reflections on personal and institutional approaches to conflict, questions of how to adapt to external pressures through … Continue reading Ludwigsburg symposium, April 24-25: final program, abstracts and practicalities
Ludwigsburg, Cannes, Annecy and Seminar for Newcomers Ludwigsburg update We’ve had a great response to the GEECT symposium in Ludwigsburg April 24 to 25th. We’re thrilled to see such a strong engagement, particularly from our colleagues in the Northern part of Europe. As we continue to build a diverse and dynamic gathering, we’d love to see … Continue reading
GEECT 4th Leadership Symposium in Ludwigsburg, draft program published
The GEECT 4th Leadership Symposium dives into multifaceted nature of leadership and conflict and deals with insights and approaches to navigating the complexities of leadership during times of conflict. From headline-grabbing global issues to subtle, internal tensions, the symposium seeks to uncover conflicts and their impacts on our institution. The aim is to ignite reflection, … Continue reading GEECT 4th Leadership Symposium in Ludwigsburg, draft program published
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