Storytelling is at the core of moviemaking. In fact, one of storytelling’s most significant benefits is its ability to cultivate empathy and understanding. As we listen to the experiences of others, we gain insight into different cultures, beliefs, ideas, and emotions. In this context, the MoviEUmakers youth exchange will guide young people when exploring the European Youth Strategy (2019-2027), the 11 European Youth Goals and the core EU values (human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law and human rights). The project aims to empower young people by increasing their knowledge of the European Union and engaging them with topics concerning youth through moviemaking.
During the YE, the participants will engage in intercultural dialogue and a variety of non-formal activities focused on digital storytelling, scriptwriting, storyboard creation and filming of short movies, aiming to promote the EU values, the creative ideas and the inspiring messages of the participants. The project will use creative arts as a tool to raise awareness of the European Union’s importance and its role in young people’s lives, personal and professional development. Various ideas on how to promote the final movies will also be discussed among the participants.
The specific objectives of the project are:
- To raise awareness of the creative ideas of young people through digital storytelling and filmmaking
To acquire new knowledge and skills on adopting moviemaking as a tool to engage and empower young EU citizens - To promote the EU Youth Strategy and the European values through digital storytelling and the creation of short films
- To raise cooperation, leadership and digital skills among the participants
- To raise awareness of the importance of youth voices in shaping new European strategies towards the better integration into society of young people
Venue: Varna, Bulgaria
Duration: 7-13 September 2025 (with travel days included)
Countries: Bulgaria (host), Hungary, North Macedonia, Romania
Infopack is available here.
Application for Bulgarian participants is open until 5 August. Apply by completing this form.
The project is funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ program.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.