On behalf of the ERIS [Climate Stories, we would like to invite film professionals and students to the first Slovak educational program "Climate Stories" on how storytelling in audiovisual media can respond to climate challenges and promote a sustainable future.

When and where?

Thursday, October 23, at the One World 2025 International Film Festival,

Kino Lumiére, Špitálska 2206/4 Bratislava,

from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Who is it for?

The lectures and workshop are intended for people active in the audiovisual industry (film, TV, and animation) especially screenwriters, producers, and directors, but also students.

The event is not intended for the general public. Participation in the event is free of charge for professionals and students, but capacity is limited and registration is required via the form below.

Who will be there and what will the program be like?

The first Slovak "Climate Stories" workshop will offer a unique full-day educational experience on how audiovisual storytelling can respond to climate challenges and promote a sustainable future. The one-day program will feature lectures, discussions, and an interactive workshop with local and international professionals, creating a platform for knowledge exchange, professional networking, and the development of new climate-conscious creative projects.

First block: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lecture and interactive workshop on "green" storytelling - Andrea Culková (in Czech/Slovak language)

Andrea is a Czech documentary filmmaker, screenwriter, and director who addresses the climate crisis in her films and also educates others on how to approach this topic in audiovisual production. Her films feature striking visual and essayistic elements, addressing current issues based on subjective experiences. The lecture will be followed by a practical workshop where participants will try their hand at creating and incorporating environmental and climate themes directly into newly emerging stories.

An introduction to the topic of the climate crisis will be presented by Lucia Szabová (Climate Coalition), a long-time environmental and climate activist who is systematically involved in the fight against the climate crisis at both the local and global levels. Throughout her career, she has connected the public, the non-profit sector, and political decision-making with the aim of achieving fair and sustainable solutions for our planet.

Second block: 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Lecture with case studies "Towards sustainable screenwriting" - Lucie Trémolières (in English)

Lucie is a French screenwriter, consultant, and trainer in the field of green transformation of the audiovisual sector. She develops projects in various formats (film, television, theater, animation) with a particular focus on comedy and green storytelling. This lecture will focus on how screenwriting professionals and screenwriters can adapt their way of working to take into account the enormous changes taking place in the world, in our craft, and in our industry as a result of environmental crises. Using case studies—successful examples from the global audiovisual industry—we will discuss how we can address these issues in screenplays. We will also discuss how to anticipate eco-friendly production as early as the development phase.

The day will also include networking activities and light refreshments.

Register your place at this link by October 17, 2025 at the latest.

*The program is subject to change. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@erisclimatestories.org.