Izazov! is a Changing the Story Phase 2 ECR project that is working with film-making to build the capacity of young change-makers in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Through filmmaking workshops and mentoring support, six young activists, from different parts of BiH, have created short film stories that they identify as relevant and important. They will disseminate these films to audiences that they identify.
Using an action research framework, Izazov will develop methodologies that combine participatory filmmaking with youth activism and assess their effectiveness in enabling young people to increase their visibility.
In the Bosnian context, where there are few opportunities for engaged young activists to amplify their voices, Izazov aims to build the skills of young people to extend their networks, to communicate their concerns and in the long-term, to build solidarity with other young regional change-makers and increase the visibility of young people’s priorities and concerns.
Izazov is a collaboration between Kings College, London, the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology and Opera Circus in collaboration with other BiH CSO organisations. The project has developed out of findings from the AHRC/GCRF-funded Art and Reconciliation and Opera Circus’ project work in BiH. The research team includes Dr Tiffany Fairey (PI), Dr Henry Redwood (Co-I) and Dr Jasmin Hasić (Co-I).
See the films!
Read some blogs about the project:
Izazov! Change is a Creative Moment!, July 12th 2019
Izazov Film-makers on being young in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 26th November 2019
