Youth City Hall
Documentary 37 min. HD 2021
Director & Project Design – Mark Saey
Cinematography – Ramaz Melashvilli
Editing, Post-Production, and Distribution – Maaki Nurmeots
A collaborative undertaking between Maaki Production and the WELT Center, designed to revolutionise the learning experience through innovative pedagogy.
Impactful Storytelling: Bringing Director’s vision to life, movie delivers a narrative on the transformative power of citizenship education, engaging viewers of all ages and inspiring positive change within school communities.
Educational Value: The film serves as an educational tool, providing insights into the WELT approach and fostering meaningful dialogue among students, educators, and civil society organisations.
Technical Expertise: Maaki Production provided expertise during production and post-production. From picture and sound recodings during activities and interviews, to the editing, sound design, visual effects, colouring, graphics, subtitles and deliveries.
Trailer, Movie Poster, and Official Webpage – Our team has crafted every aspect of the film’s promotional material, ensuring maximum impact and reach.
Distribution and Impact: “Youth City Hall” has made it waves in the festivals and is currently used on workshops, captivating audiences and sparking meaningful discussions. The film is not merely a cinematic experience but a support for change, as it is showcased to school teams alongside workshops led by specialists, providing insights into WELT pedagogy.
Youth City Hall shows students and teachers transforming the learning process using the WELT approach to citizenship education. Combining all school subjects and working together with civil society organisations, they confront one of the most pressing issues of our time. That way, they show us not only how education can be improved but also how political apathy and the lack of civic competence can be overcome.
For more info and screenings, please contact Maaki Production.
Première
Nov 2021 in AP University College for pupils and teachers of Lyceum Waterbaan
Selections and awards
- Best Youth Education Film Helsinki Education Film Festival 2022
- Best environment and climate short film Mannheim Arts and Film Festival 2021
- Best film on nature/environment/wildlife Aiyan Film Awards Festival 2021
- Official selection Florida Environmental Film Festival 2021
- Official selection Colorado Environmental Film Festival 2021
- Documentary Semi-finalist British Columbia Environmental Film Festival 2021
- Official selection One Earth Awards 2022
- Official selection Ecocine – International cinema festival for environmental and human rights 2022
- Official selection Thessaloniki Free Short Festival 2022
- Official selection Vaasa Wildlife Festival 2022
- Official selection China International Conference of Science and Education Producers 2022