Programme: Recovery and Resilience Plan

The Animation workshop for disadvantaged children project aims social integration and creative development of these children, by including them in a cultural event of an international scale. The workshop will be held within the framework of the "Golden Linden" International Film Festival for New European Cinema, which will take place in Stara Zagora from May 31 to June 4, 2025.
The main goal of the project is to provide an opportunity for disadvantaged children to develop their creative and communication skills, as well as to promote their social inclusion through the art of animation. The workshop will be held under the guidance of professional animators and educators who will teach children the basics of animation - from the idea to the creation of a short animated film. This includes script development, character creation, animation and post-production.
Through practical activities and collective work, children will have the opportunity not only to learn about the processes of creating animation, but also to develop skills of cooperation, creativity and self-confidence. At the end of the festival, the finished animations will be presented at a special screening in front of the audience that includes participants and guests of the festival, thus emphasizing the value of the children’s creative participation.
The project will involve around 20 children between the ages of 8 and 16 from different social and ethnic groups, aiming for equal access and participation. Special attention will be paid to children with limited access to cultural and educational resources, to provide them with an opportunity to express themselves through visual art and develop their imagination.
The project's long-term social mission is to promote the social integration and cultural inclusion of disadvantaged children by including them in a significant cultural event. This will contribute to their self-esteem and confidence in their personal capabilities.