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Applicant: Aleksandar Bundalo

Reference number: PDG 04-18-3200

Project Title: Eddie Joseph Workshop London

Amount Awarded: €1,169

Alexander Burdalo will participate in a Sound Editing workshop delivered by Eddy Joseph, and oeganised by FEST FILM LAB. Eddy Joseph has been in the Film Industry for over 40 years and a Sound Editor for 30. He has collaborated with such directing luminaries as Alan Parker, Bernardo Bertolucci, Louis Malle, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Neil Jordan and Anthony Minghella. His credits include “Pink Floyd The Wall”, “Angel Heart”, “Batman”, “The Commitments”, “The Crying Game”, “Little Buddha”, “Interview with the Vampire”, “Evita”, “Enemy at the Gates”, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, “Cold Mountain”, “Corpse Bride”, “United 93″, “Casino Royale” and “Quantum of Solace”. He has received 2 BAFTA Awards and 6 further Nominations and 16 MPSE Nominations. The Sound Editing workshop will focus on a diversity of topics of the art of Editing the sound of a film.

Applicant: Caroline Tonna

Reference number: PDG 01-17-3194

Project Title: Curating Fashion and Dress at the V&A

Amount Awarded: €2,000

Caroline Tonna will participate in a five-day intensive training which will take place at the V&A museum in February 2018. The course is unique opportunity for dress historians and dress curators who are looking to develop their fashion and dress curation skills and learn from other international experts in dress.

Applicant: Kenneth Scicluna

Reference number: PDG 02-17-3195

Project Title: The Little Tragedies

Amount Awarded: €1,263

Together with Clare Azzopardi, Kenneth Scicluna is currently working on a feature-length cinematic adaptation of Immanuel Mifsud's novel Jutta Heim. In February 2018 he will attend a workshop organised by Françoise von Roy and Franz Rodenkirchen, two of the most sought-after screenwriting consultants and script editors in Europe, in Berlin. This workshop would constitute a key milestone in the development process since it is going to be the first test of the advanced treatment (the script outline). The workshop will also create networking opportunities, since it is conducted in the manner of a script-circle, with different industry professionals from various countries analysing each other's work. The workshop is also timed to coincide with the Berlinale, and I will be staying on for three days to attend meetings with the project mentor (Roshanak Behesht Nedjad), and further meeting with industry professionals in conjunction with the project producer (Pierre Ellul).

Applicant: Francesca Bartolo

Reference number: PDG 12-18-3212

Project Title: Vocal Technique for Classical Singers

Amount Awarded: €2,000

An intensive holistic training programme spread over 27 weeks, to develop vocal technique for classical singing. Session will be held on one to one basis twice weekly. The programme will include training in continued physical development and supported breath flow management skills, range and resonance development, co-ordination, decision making and endurance skills. These skills will help in the development of expressive agility, communication clarity, the ability to shape phrases creatively with contrasting dynamics, tone colour, allowing responsive articulation, rhythmic accuracy and effective artistry with text and interpretation.

Applicant: Renzo Spiteri

Reference number: PDG 13-18-3213

Project Title: Hidden sounds - aristic professional development

Amount Awarded: €1,935

“Hidden Sounds: Recording, Composing & Making Installations” is a 5-day intensive learning platform dealing with the subject of sound art. The training course will be held in Aulus-Les-Bains in France, and is designed for creative professionals who are actively practising within this field of work, and who want to specialise further. The intensive course will focus on developing the skills required to create work that connects sound and space, based on sound material recorded in situ, and using specialised equipment. Training will be delivered by Christina Kubisch, one of the world’s most celebrated sound artists working today. The training course enables participants to investigate exploratory, innovative and experimental sound arts practices including experimental composition, sound installation, field recording, site-specific practice, and sonification.

Applicant: Caroline Caruana

Reference number: PDG 11-18-3211

Project Title: Professional mentoring/training in flamenco dance

Amount Awarded: €874

This project is based on a programme which seeks to boost professional dancers by giving them the opportunity to prepare for a dance career beyond performing. Through the wisdom, experience and industry insights of the great flamenco artists involved, this two-week intensive study programme will enable the artist to prepare for an ever-changing and varied job landscape. The programme includes rigorous technical training from the schools' resident artists as well as choreographic classes delivered by expert guest artists.

Applicant: Eric Leone

Reference number: PDG-10-18-3210

Project Title: Participatory Attendance at Schoolism Live Florence

Amount Awarded: €1,196

Eric Leone will paricipate in an intensely focused weekend of workshops organized by Schoolism, which is one of the biggest online art schools for artists. This workshop brings together some of the best artists in the industries of feature animation, gaming, illustration, and design, such as Andrea Blasich, David Levy, Loish, Kevin O' Brien and Christophe Lautrette.

Applicant: Christine Dalli

Reference number: PDG-05-18-3203

Project Title: Culturalis

Amount Awarded: €2,000

Christine Dalli is a Maltese Mezzo Soprano currently studying at the Malta School of Music and privately under the guidance of Soprano Andriana Yordanova. She will now pursue vocal studies abroad with the acclaimed coloratura Soprano Luciana Serra. Ms Serra sang in various opera houses such as Vienna State Opera, Royal Opera House and Metropolitan Opera. She made her international debut in 1966 at the Hungarian State Opera House. She teaches in various academies some of which are Accademia La Scala and Mozarteum in Salzburg as well as private lessons. Christine will attend private lessons as well as master classes with Ms. Serra.

Applicant: Marisha Buttigieg Scicluna

Reference number: PDG-03-18-3197

Project Title: International Summer School for Teachers

Amount Awarded: €1,361

The Summer school at Ateneo Danza Forli is a hub for selected distinguished teachers who are prominent in the dance scene. The International Teacher course is aimed for fully qualified teachers to continue to develop and engage in classes related to Teaching Methods, Techniques, Music, Choreography, How to prevent injuries, Pedagogy, Boys Teaching and Health and Safety practice in Dance.

Applicant: Jean Louis Fenech

Reference number: PDG-08-18-3208

Project Title: Screen Writting Course

Amount Awarded: €1,252

Jean Louis Fenech would like to attend a two-week screen writing course at the London Film Academy. The two-week course will cover writing a narrative story for a script, Story telling, writing dialogue, action and formatting a screenplay.

Applicant: Wioletta Kulewska

Reference number: PDG-07-18-3207

Project Title: Participatory attendance at the painting course - colour in practice: Understanding colour at Slade Summer School 2018 London

Amount Awarded: €1,480

Wioletta Kulewska has been a painter for over 20 years and is currently preparing for an exhibition of paintings at the Palazzo de la Salle in Valletta. The proposed exhibition is a collection of abstract, biomorphic paintings, inspired by the marine fossil remains found inside Maltese limestone. Wioletta will attend a ‘Colour in practice: understanding colour’ course, at The Slade School of Fine Arts in London. ‘Colour in practice: understanding colour’ course will be carried out over a 2-weeks period.

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Applicant: Ruth Frendo

Reference number: PDG-05-18-3346

Project Title: Digital Publishing

Amount Awarded: € 1,656

Through this Masterclass, designed for publishing professionals, the applicant will be getting a thorough foundation in the development of digital books and journals. Led by Frania Hall, Course Leader & MA Publishing and Author, this Masterclass introduces the key technological developments and reader trends that have created new business models and reviews all sectors of publishing. The applicant will increase her digital artistic vocabulary and approach digital products in the book and journal industries with more confidence. She will also be expanding her digital & design strategy and experiment with new artistic digital products. 

Applicant: Ylenia Camilleri-Brennan

Reference number: PDG-30-18-3392

Project Title: Steadicam Gold Workshop – Sweden May 2018

Amount Awarded: €2,000

This 6-day workshop, run by FlySteadicam – Tiffen, is designed to be an advanced instruction within the art of Steadicam Operation. This intensive training will only be limited to 16  participants so as to assure hands on practice. The workshop will be conducted by Jerry Holway, one of the founders of the Steadicam Operators Association.

Applicant: Maria Concetta Cariello

Reference number: PDG-40-18-3394

Project Title: The Little Tragedies

Amount Awarded: €1,700

This project will improve the applicant’s dance training and artistry in the field. The project consists of an intense dance training in the framework of the ImPulTanz Festival happening in Vienna during the summer 2018. This is a unique opportunity to work with different teachers and artists for a series of different intensive workshops in order to enhance professional development for dancers. 

Applicant: Glen Vella

Reference number: PDG-04-18-3319

Project Title: Estill Voice Training - Level 1 & 2 Courses

Amount Awarded: €1,500

The Estill model is a system of voice training focussing on functional awareness of the voice. The training also address the artistry of singing and allows participants to make links between the structure, muscular use and communication of the voice. This complete five day course will be presented by Ms Charlotte Xerri (nee Shorthouse), Ms Helen Rowson and Ms Sarah Stephenson.

Applicant: Simone Ellul

Reference number: PDG-18-18-3380

Project Title: INTERNATIONAL IMPROVISATION SCHOOL

Amount Awarded: €2,000

The International Improvisation School is a 2-week improvisation course that offers performers and teachers the opportunity to work with instructors and each other in the unique Loose Moose atmosphere. The principal objectives of the school are the improvement of improviser’s' performance and teaching skills, the examination of the philosophy and approach from which improvisational techniques are generated, and the exchange of experience and expertise in artistic areas pertaining to improvisation.

Applicant: Lou Ghirlando

Reference number: PDG-40-18-3399

Project Title: Creative approaches to bereavement

Amount Awarded: €996

Over the three days training applicants will be looking at current bereavement theories and approaches to working with both pre and post bereavement creatively. participants will also be working experientially and practically to explore the use of creative ways of working clinically with the themes of bereavement, loss and change. Dr. Alyson Coleman and Alison Kelly, dramatherapists with vast experience in this field, will be coming to Malta specifically to deliver this training. This training will also be open to health professionals, this will support the exposure of health professionals to the benefits of suing creative techniques in their work and also the potential of the arts therapies within the health sector.

Applicant: Ella Spiteri

Reference number: PDG-22-18-3384

Project Title: Paris Opera Ballet School Summer School

Amount Awarded: €2,000

This unique summer intensive, organized by the Paris Opera Ballet School, provides a great opportunity for students to work intensively for two weeks to improve their artistry and technique. This summer course allows students to focus fully on their dance training. The Paris Opera School Stage d'Ete features teachers and dancers of the Opera National de Paris, which is a perfect opportunity for the learning students to interact with professionals in this field. The two-week course also allows students to train with live piano music in all classes, played by pianists from this prestigious school. This unique experience will give insight to the participants of what it feels like to be a full-time student at the Paris Opera Ballet School. 

Applicant: Kristian Schembri

Reference number: PDG-05-18-3203

Project Title: Zivkovic's International Summer Academy for Marimba and Percussion 2018

Amount Awarded: €1,500

Zivkovic's International Summer Academy for Marimba and Percussion was established by Zivkovic, considered by music critics to be one of the world's leading Percussionists, more than ten years ago in order to gather emerging percussion players, percussion teachers and professionals from all over the world in one place and together, under his supervision and also Percussionist Benjamin Toth's (USA) guidance, they immerse themselves in one intense week of practice, lessons, masterclasses and chamber music. Towards the end of the course, selected Percussionists will perform in a public concert/s that will take place in the particular area (Palatinate, Germany).

Applicant: Nicola Zarb

Reference number: PDG-40-18-3396

Project Title: Paris Opera Ballet Summer Intensive

Amount Awarded: €2,000

The Paris Opera Summer school is addressed to young dancers between 10 and 19 years of age. Created in 2013 for the Tercentenary of the Paris Opera School, this summer intensive is a unique opportunity for young dancers to train at the world’s most ancient ballet school. The Summer school faculty includes teachers and pianists from the Paris Opera School and dancers from the Paris Opera Company. The summer schools’ course is a unique opportunity for young dancers to experience the highest levels of coaching from the school's full-time staff and renowned international teachers, and to experience intensive dance training over an extended period of time, enabling them to determine their suitability for full-time vocational training. The course's focus is on technique, musicality and artistry. 

Applicant: Luke Bugeja Gauci

Reference number: PDG-06-18-3367

Project Title: Summer Intensives 18

Amount Awarded: €2,000

During summer 2018 the applicant will be attending various summer intensives, two locally and two abroad. These will be the Dance Workshop, with guests from ŻfinMalta, Lucia Pravisani and Michele De Molfetta, the Dance Hybrid, with guest Kelly Nichollis, a performance by Mavin Khoo during Malta Calls as part of the Valletta 2018 calendar and finally the applicant will be attanding a Sumer Intensive with Akram Khan.

Applicant: Glen Montanaro NY Jazz Masters International Workshops

Reference number: PDG-26-18-3388

Project Title: NY Jazz Masters International Workshops

Amount Awarded: €648

The New York Jazz Master is a weeklong programme being held in Poland which hosts some of the most prominent and successful musicians and educators from New York. The combination different classes provides a holistic development for any musician especially those focusing on jazz and modern music. Approaching the end of the week the students have two final performances to present the work with their mentors in groups. As mentioned in various articles and witnesses, one of the most notable opportunities for the participants is the fact that for an entire week students and professionals get to spend time together in various situations both of work and leisure bridging the gap between those who are actively contributing to the development of present music and those aspiring to become of a greater level.

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Applicant: Stephanie Bonnici

Reference number: PDG-13-18-3558

Project Title: Festival Production Management Training 2019 (The Festival Academy)

Amount Awarded: € 1,559

Stephanie Bonnici will be attending the fourth edition of the Festival Production Management Training in Antwerp, Belgium. The training which will be hosted by deSingel International Arts Campus focuses especially on production management in terms of realising and implementing the vision of the artistic director. The module is a 4-day workshop with panel discussions, practical study visits and exchange of experiences.

Applicant: Miriam Calleja

Reference number: PDG-06-18-3550

Project Title: Attending The Garsdale Retreat for the writing course Reading to Write

Amount Awarded: € 1,119

Miriam Calleja will be attending the Garsdale Retreat writing course. This course at the Garsdale Retreat is organised specifically for poets committed to exploring how inter-textual relationships open up possibilities for the development of their own writing. Together with facilitator Malika Booker, participants will be using exercises and literary texts to explore the ways in which contemporary, historical and / or mythological literature can influence writing in terms of: form, voice, character, lyric and the narrative. The aim is to produce a considerable amount of drafts and ignite unusual sources of inspiration.

Applicant: Mauro Melgrati

Reference number: PDG-21-18-3566

Project Title: The National Arts Fundraising School programme

Amount Awarded: € 2,000

The National Arts Fundraising School is the UK’s leading fundraising training programme exclusively for the arts, heritage and cultural sector. The aim of the School is to equip alumni with the skills needed to realise their own potential and the fundraising potential of their organisation. During six intensive days participants will acquire knowledge about different funding sources, including private donors, trusts and foundations; but also learn about online engagement, corporate sponsorship, legacies and integrated strategies. Mauro Melgrati is looking to discover how to combine different strategies into an integrated strategy that can increase Valletta Film Festival funding opportunities.

Applicant: Maria Mifsud

Reference number: PDG-14-18-3559

Project Title: Participation in the 'Trojan Horse was a Unicorn'

Amount Awarded: € 650

Maria Mifsud will participate in the event entitled 'The Trojan Horse was a Unicorn 2018' with the aim of developing further on her Master Degree in Scoring for Film, Television and Video and look deeper into music composition and sound design. The event aims at supporting the development of professional collaborations with illustrators, concept artists, creative directors, animators, video game designers and creators amongst others. Notable professionals which form part of the event include Cory Loftis (Frozen), Alex McDowell (Man of Steel) and Dylan Cole (Avatar). The masterclasses will focus on specific techniques of production which further help video game and film creators to improve their skills.

Applicant: Maria Concetta Cariello

Reference number: PDG-17-18-3562

Project Title: Gaga Intesive 2018 in Italy

Amount Awarded: € 1,476

Maria Concetta Cariello will attend a Gaga intensive workshop in Italy. The training aimed for professional dancers and dance students consists of six days of Gaga/dancers, Ohad Naharin’s repertory, and methodics. Gaga is a movement language which choreographer Ohad Naharin developed over the course of many years and which is applied in daily practice and exercises by the Batsheva Dance Company members (Israel). The language of Gaga originated from the belief in the healing, dynamic, ever-changing power of movement, and it continues to evolve today. Here is a definition by Naharin.

Applicant: Ella Spiteri

Reference number: PDG-02-18-3545

Project Title: Royal Ballet School Summer Intensive 2018

Amount Awarded: € 2,000

Ella Spiteri will attend The Royal Ballet School Summer Intensive Programme, were young dancers will be coached by faculty members of The Royal Ballet School, The Royal Ballet Company as well as renowned international teachers. It also enables students to experience intensive dance training over an extended period of time, allowing them to determine their suitability for full-time vocational training. The two-week intensive is held in the Royal Ballet School's state-of-the-art building which houses five beautiful studios.

Applicant: Marisha Butiigieg Scicluna

Reference number: PDG-10-18-3554

Project Title: Royal Ballet School Summer Intensive 2018

Amount Awarded: € 2,000

Marisha Butiigieg Scicluna will attend a comprehensive series of six seminars for classical ballet teachers devised and delivered by The Royal Ballet School. These events will support continued professional development for dance professionals from all teaching backgrounds and societies. The seminars explore good teaching practice, the foundations of classical ballet technique and lesson planning. Teachers can gain valuable CPD experience by taking part in this inspirational series of seminars.

Applicant: Eric Leone

Reference number: PDG-18-18-3563

Project Title: Participation at THU 2018 Valletta

Amount Awarded: € 650.00

The proposed project consists of participating in Trojan Horse Was a Unicorn which is one of the largest events of its kind worldwide within 3D, VFX, Games and Concept Art Industries. This workshop offers a unique, once in a lifetime experience for creatives, entrepreneurs, and artists to network, learn and create in a six day festival.

Applicant: Rachel Gauci

Reference number: PDG-12-18-3557

Project Title: Music at Albignac - International Piano Course

Amount Awarded: € 1,573.00

The International Piano Summer Course is an annual course held by internationally renowned pedagogue, pianist and author Paul Roberts at Albignac, France. Paul Roberts is one of the leading interpreters of French piano music. The intensive advanced class course conducted by three professors includes daily public masterclasses and individual lessons with various pianists followed by evening concerts. Furthermore, the course includes specialized classes and lectures about interpretation and technique as well as workshops about the psychology of performance. This course will provide the applicant with a platform to learn, discuss and perform works on an international level.

Applicant: Ylenia Camilleri-Brennan

Reference number: PDG-19-18-3564

Project Title: Cinematography Workshop with Christian Berger

Amount Awarded: € 1,135.48

This workshop will focus on a diversity of topics in the art of cinematography, especially the topic of light, in a small group of 25 participants, thus making it extremely practical and interactive. The participants will also have the opportunity to assess the issues that they encountered on their films and receive the feedback to unblock situations in the future. The overall theme of the workshop will focus especially on the treatment of light: Christian Berger is one of the inventors of the highly innovative CINE REFLECT LIGHTING SYSTEM, which he has used in several of his productions. Christian will also focus on the difference of working between digital and film.

Applicant: Nicole Vassallo

Reference number: PDG-01-18-3489

Project Title: West End Summer Workshops

Amount Awarded: € 1,227.00

West End Stage is the ultimate theatre summer school based in the heart of London. This one week-long course is taught by West End stars and gives students aged 8-21 the chance to perform on the West Ends Stage and also at Her Majesty's Theatre. Throughout the week, students are put through their paces by the West end tutors in all aspects of performing. Alongside rehearsals for the West End debut, students also take part in masterclasses with industry professionals.

Applicant: Matthew Calafato

Reference number: PDG-22-18-3567

Project Title: Professional Saxophone Mentoring Program

Amount Awarded: € 1,898.44

This project consists of an 8 months intensive course in Saxophone performance, whereby each month the applicant will be travelling to attend lessons with the professional Saxophone player Mro. Antonino Mollica. The main aim of the course is the preparation for the ATCL Diploma in Saxophone, as well as preparing to enrol with a conservatory in Paris after the Diploma for full time study.

Applicant: Analise Cassar

Reference number: PDG-23-18-3568

Project Title: Ultimate Artists Development Programme 2018

Amount Awarded: € 713.00

This is a 360° Artist Development and Collaborative Programme, which encompasses not only mentorship and guidance, masterclasses, enhancing artistic skill and artist development but also it is also a major Collaborative Opportunity to help local professionals to network and also to build relationships, work alongside, while learning from other International artists.

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Applicant: Chanelle Briffa

Reference number: PDG-12-18-3693

Project Title: A conservation internship at the restricted Vatican Secret Archives - A hands on approach on some of the World’s most historically valued documents

Amount Awarded: €2,000

Chanelle Briffa will attend a two-month, book and paper conservation placement at the Vatican Secret Archives, often described as a cultural treasure of mankind. The Vatican Secret Archives hold more than five hundred years of international history, interwoven with the history of Italy and Europe. Channel will be tasked to carry out conservation works on parchment and leather documents, maps and charters, and materials containing iron gall ink and other media, while being supervised by highly trained, professional conservators.

Applicant: Erica Muscat

Reference number: PDG-09-18-3690

Project Title: Shakespeare Voice Masterclasses, led by Kristin Linklater at the Linklater Centre in Orkney, UK

Amount Awarded: €2,000

Erica Muscat will attend two Masterclasses at the Kristin Linklater Voice Centre in Orkney, UK. The Two Masterclasses build on the Practical Use of the Voice in Performing Shakespeare.  The Introductory Masterclass will help develop technical skills in verse-speaking whilst absorbing the emotional and physical elements of Imagery, Rhythm, Rhyme and Iambic Pentameter. The workshops will explore how to embody thought and text and delve into the visceral world of the Elizabethans. The Advanced week will be a head-on leap into the spoken world of Shakespeare.

Applicant: Keith Tedesco 

Reference number: PDG-06-18-3686

Project Title: Developing and Pitching Documentaries

Amount Awarded: €1,227

This two-day short course at NFTS, one of the most prestigious schools in the world, will guide participants into nurturing their documentary ideas. The course also aims at improving individual's pitching and developing skills, so that it can be successfully presented to a broadcaster or funding body.

Applicant: Film Grain Foundation

Reference number: PDG-05-18-3638

Project Title: Atelier Valletta 2019 23 - 29 MAR 2019 - VALLETTA, MALTA

Amount Awarded: €1,300

Film Grain Foundation will attend the15th edition of the Atelier Young Festival Managers, which will take place in Valletta in March 2019, organised in partnership with Festivals Malta. 35 applicants have been selected and will participate in the 7-day training programme during which they will discuss various aspects of festival management with renowned festival managers from pioneering festivals and outstanding art centres and institutes from all over the world.

Applicant: Ruth Frendo

Reference number: PDG-04-18-3635

Project Title: Digital Distribution - Maximizing Reach and Revenues

Amount Awarded: €2,000

Through this short course Ruth Frendo and Carmel Bonnici will be getting a thorough foundation in the digital distribution of audio-visual work for the international. The Masterclass provides the latest market intelligence and hands-on tips and tools to monetize content and reach wider audiences. Thus, they will be utilizing the knowledge gained from this Masterclass to digitally distribute the movie (which will be sub-titled in English).

Applicant: Gabriella Davies

Reference number: PDG-03-18-3592

Project Title: Play Practice Apprenticeship Program

Amount Awarded: €1,820

Gabriella Davies will attend the Play Practice Apprenticeship Program. The programme offers an opportunity for performance artists to be involved in an international residential program, focused on physical training and artistic research development. During the three week program artists have the chance to refine their contemporary dance technique through daily morning classes with international teachers, while participating in three intensive workshops (one per week), each centered on different methodologies of improvisation and choreographic composition. Such workshops offer the possibility to approach different practices, receive new stimuli, develop your own creativity and learn from the direct contact with internationally experienced choreographers. Collaborations amongst students are encouraged, as well as the possibility to share the results of the 3 weeks investigation in the form of a performance at the end of the program.

Applicant: Sarah Mamo

Reference number: PDG-13-18-3694

Project Title: Screen printing: Beginner and Intermediate Level Coursework

Amount Awarded: € 1,130

Sarah Mamo will attend two short courses in London, a beginner and intermediate level training in Screen printing methods. The mentor for both courses is master printer, Darren van der Merwe, who is also Print Studio Coordinator at the London Print Studio which is where both courses will take place. The skills in both courses will help Sarah acquire new technical knowledge and insights which are applicable to my daily job at Kotba Calleja, the bindery I work at on a full-time basis.

Applicant: Kyra Coppini

Reference number: PDG-17-18-3699

Project Title: The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Summer Intensive Modern Ballet Course

Amount Awarded: € 1, 553

The project involves attendance and participation in the intensive summer course in modern ballet senior level at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS). This intensive summer school is being held at the Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks in Glasgow. The course is taught by staff of the RCS BA Modern Ballet programme and who, therefore, give students the benefit of creatively engaging with the different styles taught by these specialists in the field of ballet and contemporary dance. The course is practical, rigorous and aims to prepare young dancers currently in vocational training or working towards it in the near future.

Applicant: Ylenia Camilleri-Brennan

Reference number: PDG-16-18-3697

Project Title: ASC Master Class

Amount Awarded: € 2,000

The ASC Master Class is an intensive five-day seminar designed for cinematographers who want to master an intermediate-to-advanced skill set. Instruction takes place in Hollywood and covers lighting and camera techniques and current workflow practices.

Applicant: Zoe Camilleri

Reference number: PDG-14-18-3695

Project Title: Creating and promoting solo work

Amount Awarded: € 1,770

This is a mentoring programme which will involve a creation of a dance solo, with the aid and guidance of the highly skilled mentor Athanasia Kannelopoulou. The focus will be on the creation process which is specific to making my own work, while also giving importance on how to promote and market the work after it has been created, with the guidance of a dance artist who has been through all of this herself and has expertise in solo making. Near the end of the project, when the solo is structured, Zoe intends on collaborating with artist Niels Plotard on making a short promotional video of the dance piece with the aim of building a portofolio and using it for social media as a method of self-branding.

Applicant: Cristian Spiteri

Reference number: PDG-07-18-3688

Project Title: Voice Over and Audio Engineering Training

Amount Awarded: € 1,200

The project is an intense and thorough training program for Voice Over artists. The course combines online training with the opportunity to work in person with industry expert and mentor Hugh Edwards in a studio and collaborate with other students, and finally record a professional, industry-standard demo reel. The overall aim is to get the participant to improve voice acting skills, audio engineering skills, self-promotion and marketing skills, and gain professional experience in a high-profile studio, then produce a high-quality demo reel, which will allow the participant to get an agent and move into high-end, professional voice acting work with major productions and studios.