Results 2020
Reference Number: PDG-13-20-4468
Applicant: Elyse Tonna
Project Title: Curating Contemporary Art and Design
Allocated funds (EUR): €2,000
Elyse Tonna is participating in a week-long short course at the Royal College of Art in London. 'Curating Contemporary Art and Design: Theory and Practice' forms part of RCA's summer school and is an intensive programme involving one-to-one support, masterclasses, workshops, crits, collaborative projects, site visits and hands-on activities taught in the world’s leading art and design university. The theme of the short course for Summer 2020 is 'Why now? The urgency of curating' and participants will be encouraged to think collectively as a group but also develop individual curatorial positions. The group of selected international students will be asked to develop a project during the short course and will be receiving feedback from reputable practitioners in the field. The course is led by Rosie Ram, doctoral candidate at RCA, and Professor Victoria Walsh, Head of Programme for MA Curating Contemporary Art.
Reference Number: PDG-02-20-4432
Applicant: Yuri Charyguine
Project Title: Advanced Accordion Tuning Course
Allocated funds (EUR): €1,248
Yuri will attend an intensive four day programme of Advanced Accordian Tuning course at Accordion Craft Academy in Castelfidardo, Italy. The course concentrates on the most difficult subject in accordion maintenance. This will build on previous short courses which the beneficiary followed at the same institution.
Reference Number: PDG-07-20-4444
Applicant: Clara Galea
Project Title: Participation in the Marina Piccinini International Masterclass
Allocated funds (EUR): €2,000
The Marina Piccinini International Masterclass offers an intensive week of masterclasses, workshops, lectures and concerts led by world-renowned flautist Marina Piccinini and a faculty of acclaimed artists. The programme takes place at the New World Center, Miami, and promises a unique opportunity for participants to find artistic inspiration and development in a collaborative setting of the highest level. Marina Piccinini will present daily masterclasses entitled “Beyond the Score: Expression through Interpretation,” exploring the complete repertoire for the flute as a solo instrument from the Baroque to Contemporary eras. These are aimed at cultivating interpretative insights and stylistic knowledge, and at honing the technical skills required to be an engaging performer. In addition to the masterclasses, there will be a variety of discussions, guest workshops, and flute exhibits, as well as a "Control Your Breath" movement class.
Reference Number: PDG-09-20-4456
Applicant: Krystle Attard Trevisan
Project Title: Arezzo Summer Course on Print Collections in Italy
Allocated funds (EUR): €1,850
The Arezzo Summer Course, now in its fourth year, is a world-renowned short course delivered by leading authorities in prints and drawings. Its object-based sessions are held in museums and libraries in Italy. This course is the ideal opportunity to see artworks, learn from experienced professionals and network. The Arezzo Summer Course is organised by the Art in Tuscany Study Center, the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno di Firenze and the Fondazione Ivan Bruschi di Firenze. It is headed by Professor Alessandra Baroni, art historian, professor at the University of Rochester NY, curator and a Paper Project Director for the Getty Foundation. The training will allow the applicant who is also conducting research into a collection of prints from the 18th century Maltese collection of Count Saverio Marchese to further her training and advance her specialisation in the field of print history.
Reference Number: PDG-12-20-4464
Applicant: Matthew Robert Shirfield
Project Title: Figurative Sculpture Workshop at the Florence Academy of Art
Allocated funds (EUR): €2,000
The beneficiary will be attending a one month course at the Florence Academy of Arts, Italy during which he will be taught the various techniques needed to create figurative sculptures whilst understanding further the human form and the structure of the human body. During this 4-week intensive course participants will work on the structure of the human head, forming it in clay. Training will then advance to cover full figures with the final week focusing on learning to cast in rubber and silicone. This workshop will be taught by Mr. Eran Webber, a Florence Academy of Art Graduate and an internationally renowed artist from Israel.
Reference Number: PDG-19-20-4474
Applicant: Martina Spiteri
Project Title: Fashion Mix of various fashion skills
Allocated funds (EUR): €1,547
This week-long course which will be held by Central Saint Martins University provides a mix of various fashion skills which are required throughout the design process: looking at the process from visual research to concept realisation while ensuring that a personal approach is kept throughout the process. Each daily workshop will cover a different area within the design process including building the portfolio and designing a unique fashion collection. The course focuses on experimentation, communication and individuality. Further to the above, the course will also cover fashion figure drawing, fabric draping and creating colour ways for fashion. It will also provide access to the university library as well as providing the opportunity to meet a professional from the industry. The course will be taught by Audrey Ang who has worked in various creative fields including film, as a womenswear designer for Yohji Yamamoto, as an accessories designer and has tutored at the University for several years.
Reference Number: PDG-03-20-4437
Applicant: Chris Spiteri
Project Title: Gobelins Summer School 2020
Allocated funds (EUR): €2,000
The applicant is a self taught animator who practices traditional 2D animation. As part of his animation training, the applicant is attending a two week course organised by Gobelins, L'ecole de l' image, a world renowned 2D animation university. During these two weeks he will be able to attend classes and learn from world renowned animators. 2D animation is a niche creative skill set which has been and still holds relevance in today's animation and film industry.
Reference Number: PDG-06-20-4443
Applicant: Larissa Bonaci
Project Title: Producing Certificate
Allocated funds (EUR): €1,500
The Producing Certificate offered at London Film Academy is split over 3 phases that all benefit in understanding and working hands as a film and television Producer. Through the initial phase LFA aim for their students to gain an intensive overview of practical producing and the film & TV industry, including paperwork, talent and budgets. Tutors will use examples and case studies through an interactive environment. Seminars are delivered by experienced producers and also feature guest speakers who are experts in their own field. LFM creates a film school setting where you can expand your contacts and collaborate with students from all courses as well as via the LFA Filmmakers' Club. Second phase is learning an essential element in film making: Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting which, is the recognised industry standard software for scheduling and budgeting films and TV drama. Finally, a one-day workshop about Production Management, covering the key duties and day-to-day tasks like paperwork and risk assessments. It is aimed at those looking for a practical overview of the role and its main responsibilities that are essential for a production to run smoothly.
Reference Number: PDG-22-20-4477
Applicant: Francesca Mercieca
Project Title: Set Decorating Essential Master Course
Allocated funds (EUR): €1,855
Francesca Mercieca will be participating in the Set Dressing Essentials master course, Creative Media Skills based at Pinewood Studios World Class. Practicing in production design, this course is imperical for Francesca's professional and expressive development into the professional hierarcy with a larger scale of crew, days and material in the field. Lead under the supervision of the re-known BAFTA, Film Guild and Oscar nomiated credits with tuition by Rebecca Alleway, Judy Decker, Liz Griffiths & Elli Griff. This professional training will consist of the Design and Dressing process of Set Etiquette, Reparation, Breaking down a script, Dressing lists, and Sourcing at top industry film industry level - that would enable to step up to feature films with specialised training on the role of Decoration.
Reference Number: PDG-10-20-4459
Applicant: Rochelle Gatt
Project Title: Fighting Monkey Teaching Programme 2020
Allocated funds (EUR): €2,000
Fighting Monkey is an applied practice for human development through movement. Fighting Monkey [FM] practice treats each and every person as a unique universe interconnected with the environment and within its own structure. The Fighting Monkey teaching program consists of workshops around Europe whereby Rochelle will be training with other great practitioners to cultivate communications within the social and physical environment. The training curriculum consists of: participation in workshops, theoretical material and online lecturing. The workshops will be led by Linda Kapetanea and Jozef Frucek with the assistance of other Fighting Monkey Practice senior teachers. This cycle of coaching and mentoring shall inform, challenge and enrich the potential of Rochelle as a teacher.
Reference Number: PDG-03-20-5023
Applicant: Cassi Camilleri
Project Title: London Film Academy Producing Package
Allocated funds (EUR): €1,868
Cassi will attend an online 10-day Production Certificate, by the London Film Academy. This short course promises to give participants a firm grounding in the realities of producing for the film and TV industry in sessions delivered in an interactive environment by experienced producers and guest speakers who are experts in their fields. The course will focus on giving filmmakers a better understanding of practical producing, budgeting, sourcing talent, scheduling, pitching, engaging with sales agents and distributors, use of appropriate software and much more.
Reference Number: PDG-01-20-4970
Applicant: Angelique Muller
Project Title: Working with Actors: Getting the Right Performance
Allocated funds (EUR): €771
In this intensive 5-day workshop, director Udayan Prasad (The Tunnel, The Yellow Handkerchief, My Son, The Fanatic) guides participants through the fundamental techniques for working with actors. The short course, delivered online is designed for directors with some filmmaking experience, but little or no involvement in the performing arts, the course looks at how actors are trained and the methods they use in order to inhabit their characters and bring them vividly to life. This has been identified as a sectoral need as directors often lack an understanding of the specific needs actors have in their efforts to help the director achieve their vision and a vocabulary with which to communicate effectively with their cast.
Reference Number: PDG-04-20-5024
Applicant: Chantelle Micallef Grimaud
Project Title: Screenwriting Certificate
Allocated funds (EUR): €990
In view of an upcoming project the applicant is attending a screenwriting course. The screenwritting certificate is a two week full time course which guides participants to create a finished screen-play while networking and widening their contacts.
Reference Number: PDG-06-20-5026
Applicant: Ylenia Camilleri-Brennan
Project Title: Hurlbut Academy - Illumination Experience: Masterclass
Allocated funds (EUR): €640
This online cinematography course includes three Lessons including over 6 hours of instructional video, detailed written breakdowns, top down lighting schematics, top down blocking schematics, top down sun paths, side by side comparisons, director’s treatments, shot lists and storyboards.
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