Latest Projects
The Filmworks Trust is currently engaged in several innovative projects that further its commitment to digital media education and community storytelling. WOMED Platform focuses on empowering women in media through digital training and mentorship. European Youth Roots connects young people across Europe, fostering cultural expression through filmmaking. InCreate promotes creativity and digital storytelling as tools for social inclusion. Go DigiArt explores the intersection of digital technology and artistic expression, while Edufluencer equips educators and young creators with the skills to harness digital media for impactful storytelling and social change.
Womedplatform
The Women in the Media (WOMED) project is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs in the creative industries, with a particular focus on writers, directors, and producers in the television and film sectors. The initiative offers a comprehensive overview of the current landscape for women in these fields and provides valuable resources to support the establishment and growth of their professional endeavors. Key offerings include online training modules, self-assessment tools, and a resource platform designed to enhance skills and foster new business creation. Additionally, WOMED provides a guide tailored for training institutions to further support women's advancement in media.
www.womedplatform.co.uk
The European Youth Roots (EYR)
The European Youth Roots (EYR) project is an initiative co-funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ Youth programme. Its primary aim is to raise awareness and support youth employment in the participatory, inclusive, and sustainable tourism sector. EYR focuses on empowering young entrepreneurs by providing them with tools, training, and resources to develop innovative tourism projects that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible. The project offers a Training Toolbox, which serves as a functional handbook to implement various tools, and has launched awareness campaigns to highlight inspiring examples of projects led by young entrepreneurs.
www.europeanyouthroots.eu
IN-Create
IN-Create is a two-year project co-funded by the European Union under the ERASMUS+ KA227 “Partnerships for Creativity” programme. Its primary aim is to promote the successful integration of third-country nationals (TCNs) within the EU by fostering creative expression as a means to enhance social inclusion and community cohesion. The project focuses on developing alternative integration paths that leverage the arts and culture to facilitate meaningful connections between TCNs and their host communities.
https://increate-project.eu
GO DigiART
GO DigiART is a 24-month European Union project aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of marginalized adults by leveraging digital media and art. Aligned with EU policies on adult learning, the project seeks to empower individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds to become innovators within their communities through creative engagement with digital platforms and artistic expression. Key objectives include fostering creativity, promoting social inclusion, and providing educational resources that integrate digital media and art to facilitate personal and professional development.
https://go-digiart.eu
EDUfluencer
EDUfluencer is a European initiative co-funded by Erasmus+ that empowers youth to explore and share the culture and art of European minorities through online audiovisual production. The project aims to promote creativity, social inclusion, and tolerance by engaging young people in creating content that showcases diverse traditions. Key activities include workshops, courses, and campaigns to develop digital and creative skills. EDUfluencer strengthens solidarity and supports the cultural and creative industries, fostering young influencers who contribute to their communities. The project involves organizations from Hungary, Lithuania, the UK, Cyprus, and Poland.
https://www.edufluencer.eu