On the weekend of April 11-13, the headquarters of the Foundation for Justice was transformed into a space for collective creation. Over three intensive days, a participatory video workshop was held, coordinated by the film festival team. Humans Fest and taught by The Harvest Communication.
Throughout the documentary workshop, participants worked on a scriptwriting, recording, and editing process that resulted in four short films. These pieces will premiere at the 16th edition of the Humans Fest, the international film and human rights festival, which will take place from May 29 to June 7, 2025.
Framed within the project “We address armed conflicts in the South to generate a culture of peace from the North”, this activity was born with the objective of Generate a collective workspace where experiences can be shared, individual narratives developed, and forms of resistance made visible. in the face of the violence experienced.
A total of 21 people participated, most of them with trajectories marked by activism and the defense of human rights and personal experiences linked to migration processes. From this diversity, stories were constructed that seek to go beyond testimony to become a tool for social transformation.
The process was participatory throughout all phases: from the conceptualization of the stories and scripts to the recording and editing of the final material. The atmosphere of trust and collaboration was key to allowing everyone's voices to express themselves freely, in an environment facilitated by the production team. The Harvest Communication, with extensive experience in community audiovisual projects. The methodological approach sought not only to offer technical and narrative tools, but also promote collective reflection, active listening and respect for individual experiences.
From Foundation for Justice, we invite all people interested in human rights, collective memory and audiovisual creation to attend the festival and discover these works firsthand. The premiere of the short films will be an opportunity not only to reflect on the complex realities reflected in the videos, but also to engage in conversation with their creators.
So, if you don't want to miss it, we'll be waiting for you at the Humans Fest and on our social media.
This activity is made possible thanks to funding from the First Vice Presidency and the Ministry of Social Services, Equality, and Housing.