12 Passionate Storytellers

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This story, too, is part of Overijssel's history. You bring it to life.

Did you know that Overijssel is deeply intertwined with the transatlantic history of slavery? That families, cities, and trading houses in Overijssel profited from plantations and the slave trade in Suriname and the Caribbean? And that the descendants of enslaved people still feel the consequences today?

Most people don't know this. You can change that.

Residences of plantation owners in Overijssel. Source: Overijssel and Slavery, 2023. In collaboration with the Overijssel Academy

The Rakonto Foundation is looking for 12 passionate storytellers at the start of their careers: filmmakers, journalists, and history teachers-whether experienced or still in training-who will collaborate to create a series of short documentaries on this theme-Mini-Chronicles of up to 10 minutes.

Would you like to participate?

What are Mini-Chronicles?

Mini-Chronicles are short documentaries centered on life stories. They are not dry history lessons, but films that move people-films that give a face to the past and its impact on the present. You'll create a portrait of someone whose life is connected in some way to Overijssel's history of slavery-a descendant, a researcher, an activist, or a heritage preservationist.

You decide the story. You decide the footage. You give this topic a voice.

How does it work?

You can register as an individual or as a team. If you'd like to be part of a team but don't have anyone to team up with, you can be introduced to other participants so that you can form a team with people from different disciplines.

You decide when to start production; it must be completed by April 2027 at the latest. You and your team decide when to work on your film and how much time to devote to it.

The time you put into it depends on how extensive your research will be, which main character you've chosen for your documentary, and the situations you want to film. You should expect to invest at least 30 hours.

An important part of the research is historical research. The historians at the Overijssel Academy are available to guide and advise you in this process.

Choose a main character for your Mini-Chronicle. You can choose one of the candidates we've selected or someone you suggest yourself.

During the pre-production phase-which includes writing a film plan-you'll receive guidance from one of our professional documentary filmmakers.

After that, you'll begin conducting interviews, filming, and gathering footage from various sources. Filmmakers in the Caribbean and Suriname are available to help you shoot the necessary footage in those countries.

During the editing process, you'll submit several drafts to the documentary filmmaker who is mentoring you.

Once your film is complete, it will be scheduled for screenings and included in the Korte Film Kring's distribution program.

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What do we offer?

Throughout the entire process, you'll be guided by senior professionals and gain access to a network of creative artists, historians, and organizations that take this theme seriously.

You'll receive reimbursement for expenses and a volunteer stipend, and, if desired, equipment on loan for filming and editing.

This is not a paid film assignment. It is, however, an opportunity to grow as a filmmaker, build a network, and create a film that will be seen.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for young people who:

• be a filmmaker, journalist, or history teacher-whether experienced or still in training

• have an affinity for storytelling through images and sound

• be motivated to take the topic of the history of slavery seriously and make it a subject of discussion

• be willing to invest time and energy in a project that makes a difference

Do you have roots in Suriname or the Caribbean? If so, we especially hope you'll apply. Your perspective is indispensable. But even if you don't have a personal connection to this history, you're more than welcome-as long as you're motivated to tell this story.

Samenwerken met makers in Suriname en de Cariben

Je werkt samen met jonge filmmakers in Suriname en in het Caribisch gebied. Zij leveren beeldmateriaal van plekken en mensen die jij vanuit Nederland niet kunt bereiken.

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Jouw film op het grote doek

De Minikronieken gaan in première bij Filmhuis Oldenzaal en ze worden vertoond voor het publiek op thema-evenementen in meerdere gemeenten in Overijssel. Je film maakt bovendien kans om geselecteerd te worden voor het Twente Short Film Festival, dat jaarlijks in november plaatsvindt.

Distributie via arthouse film platforms

Jouw film wordt via een professioneel distributienetwerk gepromoot bij filmhuizen in heel Nederland. Je bereikt daarmee een publiek van liefhebbers van arthouse films dat actief naar jouw werk komt kijken.

Media-aandacht via televisie en sociale media

RTV Oost volgt het project en doet verslag via radio, televisie, website en social media - bereik van 2 miljoen kijkers in Overijssel.

Would you like to be one of the 12 creators?

Fill out the application form by clicking the button and send a brief statement of interest (maximum one A4 page) and a link to your previous work or portfolio to:

| www.minikronieken.nl

Opleidingsniveau: HBO

Carrièreniveau: Ervaren

Uren: 1 - 40 uur per week