How did you hear about the Ciné Corps festival and why did you want to take part in it?
I discovered the Ciné Corps festival thanks to an announcement posted by Axelle Charvoz, head of Careers in Culture internships, on the Facebook page dedicated to IESA internships.
I applied because I wanted to discover the world of dance, its way of treating the body and movement in film. I was also curious to see what productions in this sector could look like in virtual reality. This announcement seemed in line with my course of study and my wish to work in audiovisual production.
What was your assignment during this internship at the festival?
During this internship I had several assignments, the main one being to manage the space dedicated to virtual reality and to carry out mediation/awareness work with the public of the Majestic and the Festival, many of whom were trying virtual reality for the first time. I was also in charge of the New York director Cari Ann SHIM SHAM, who directed one of the four virtual reality films and was the programmer of the festival’s American selection. My last assignment was to coach a team of artists at the festival’s Hackathon.
How did the Hackathon go?
The Hackathon took place at the town hall of the 16th arrondissement. It started on Saturday and ended on Sunday with a 10-minute presentation of their project before a jury of dancers, choreographers, producers, and directors. Two teams of five participants competed. Their creation took place in stages: first I guided them so that they had a pitch after 3 hours, then they were guided by professionals such as Cari Ann SHIM SHAM during their research. The team I coached was very diverse: there were directors, writers, actors, choreographers, and a virtual reality programmer, and their common point was a passion for dance. There was a common theme on which the teams had to base their work, which was the objectification of the human and a higher power, and an excerpt from a film screened at the festival. The prize was a residency to bring this project to completion.
What did this experience teach you?
During this internship I learned to coach a team. I was able to try virtual reality and master its tools, discovered how a Hackathon works, and learned to coach a team of artists. I was able to see in more detail how a festival is organized as well as take part in it, and I learned to understand programming choices. And I deepened my knowledge of cultural mediation during a cultural event.