HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the workshop, please follow these steps:
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Fill out the official application form, which can be found here: form

A motivation letter outlining why you wish to participate in this workshop, what you hope to learn, and what drives your passion for filmmaking.
A CV that includes your personal details, relevant experiences, and any artistic background.
Links to any visual works, such as short films, photography, or other relevant projects (if available).

All applications must be submitted by June 25, 2025.

The workshop is open to anyone regardless of age or professional experience, as we believe everyone has a unique perspective to bring. We will select the first 30 applicants who meet the application criteria. A waiting list will be created in case any selected participants withdraw.

Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email by June 25, 2025. 

Selected participants must complete the payment within the next 5 days after the confirmation date. If they do not complete it, the next person in the waiting list will be selected.

THE COST OF THE WORKSHOP

3.800 (or 4.100 for a single room)
  • Accommodation in a 3-star hotel with breakfast and dinner (shared double room with a same-gender roommate)
  • Transfers from Arezzo Train Station to Monte San Savino on August 15, 2025 and return transfers on August 27,2025

RULES OF THE WORKSHOP

OPEN TO ALL
Anyone, regardless of age or background, is welcome to apply. There is no restriction based on professional experience, as we believe every individual has a unique reason for participating in a workshop like this. The first 30 applicants will be selected, and a waiting list will be created.

To apply, please submit a motivation letter and a CV (including links to any visual works, if available). All applicants must also fill out the application form by June 25, 2025.

Participants must arrive in Monte San Savino on August 15, 2025 (the day before the workshop starts) to ensure they are ready to begin on August 16, 2025. Participants are expected to stay for the entire duration of the workshop, which runs until August 26, 2025.

Selected participants are required to bring their own equipment for filming and editing their short films. Please note that the workshop will not provide or rent any filming or technical equipment.

While the workshop does not provide technical equipment, we will be there to assist you throughout the process, helping with film production logistics, guiding you through the beautiful town of Monte San Savino, connecting with locals, and revealing hidden, wonderful places to enrich your filming experience.

Participants must be fluent in English, as the workshop will be conducted in Farsi, with translations provided into English.

Le Giornate del Cinema di Monte San Savino will provide transfers from Arezzo Train Station to Monte San Savino on August 15, 2025. At the end of the workshop, transfers will also be provided from Monte San Savino to Arezzo Train Station on August 27, 2025, the departure day.

SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP

The event is organized by Aretusa Films and held under the patronage of the Municipality of Monte San Savino and the Special Company Monteservizi.