Social Enterprise Empowers Diverse Storytellers for the Second Year!
Amidst a nationwide upheaval in relation to Ireland’s increasing diversity, and a lack of representation in the media sector, for the second year in a row, GORM presents The WideShot, a talent development programme that offers a series of workshops, training sessions, mentorship and captivating events centred around the realm of digital storytelling and creative multimedia skills.
This programme inspires young people aged 18-25 in Ireland with a focus on nurturing talents from migrant and ethnically diverse communities.
Recognising the need for accessible pathways to education and professional development in creative industries The WideShot seeks to bridge this gap.
Founder and CEO of GORM, Mamobo Ogoro, said:
"We're absolutely thrilled for the second year of The WideShot Programme. With a growing urgency to highlight diverse stories and unify across differences through the art of storytelling this programme is now needed more than ever. At GORM, our mission is to unify across differences through intercultural consultancy and engagement in the creative sector, and this programme not only enables young individuals from ethnically diverse backgrounds to tell their stories through the medium of creative media, it provides pathways for an industry that needs to truly represent contemporary Ireland.”
Generously supported by the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, by Screen Ireland, The National Anti-Racism Fund by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the YPCE Arts Grants by the Arts Council of Ireland, this initiative aims to cultivate talents across locations in Dublin, Galway, Limerick, and more.
Colman Farrell, Head of Skills and Professional Development at Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland said:
“We are delighted to support GORM for this year’s edition of The Wideshot programme. Talent and skills development are central to Screen Ireland’s strategy for supporting new and diverse creative storytelling voices. This collaborative and community-led initiative will offer young creatives from underrepresented backgrounds the opportunity to develop their own unique artistic vision and hone their storytelling skills for the screen. We look forward to seeing their progress and wish them all the best.”
The Wideshot Summer Residency Cohort 2023
GORM, guided by the community and youth voices, has formed partnerships with Africa Centre, Irish Traveller Movement, Doras, AMAL Women’s Association, Glencree Peace and Reconciliation Centre, Irish Refugee Council, Black and Irish, and Limerick West Resources.
GORM invites enthusiastic candidates to participate in our 6 part community workshops. Facilitated by hand-picked industry experts, workshops cover themes from storytelling to mobile journalism.
Participants can apply for our summer residency, the next stage of The WideShot, to enhance their learning and create a short film.
Fatoumata Gandega, a participant from last year, shared her experience, saying, "I will leave with the fact that I have a community now, people I trust, people that I want to collaborate with in the future, people that I want to see involved."
Applicants aged 18-25, based in Dublin, Galway or Limerick, and passionate about filmmaking, digital storytelling, and content creation are encouraged to sign up for The WideShot via the Participant Interest Form. No experience required. Deadline for applications is April 7th.
It’s time to get a wider picture.
For more information, visit: https://www.gormmedia.com/the-wideshot
For media inquiries, please contact eilis@gormmedia.com
