GIRES-Global Institute for Research Education & Scholarship, welcomes to its circles the Center for Media and Film Studies (CMFS).
Our institute, home for numerous scholars from all over the world, could not overlook the importance of media and films in both academic and social life. Dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge and the reconnection of academia with the society, we established a center that will explore, find, analyze, support and create scholarly and/or artistic works.
GIRES believes that both the impact and influence of media in social, cultural, economic and political global reality are keys for understanding the contemporary dynamics. Social imaginaries and the ideological views of the world are being fabricated by media almost everywhere in the world. Thus, it is a necessity for contemporary scholars to deepen their knowledge and further explore the relevant processes: conception, production and consumption of media are only some of the aspects of this complex and multifaceted phenomenon that we explore in the Center.
The current technological revolution has remarkably increased the volume of production that may lead to the democratization of media. The COVID crisis and the continuous periods of social isolation have highly impacted the growth of internet based productions along with media consumption. Even if the aforementioned are a game changer, it makes it difficult, if not impossible, for the phenomenon to be explored. Thus, this is a key moment for Media Studies and for our Center to fill this gap.
The GIRES Centre for Media and Film Studies emerges in this context, as a way of promoting insightful approaches to media creation. We hope that our work will have a positive impact in the current global context, not only because we will support valuable media but also because of our vision for a responsible representation which can contribute to real social development.
CRITICISM DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITIES
ANNUAL CRITICS INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Meeting Oriented towards Specific Thematics & Particular Media
CONTESTS
International Criticism Contest
Criticism of different media related to specific subjects
PUBLISHING
Annual Publication dedicated to various critics and topics
TEACHING
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
-Dramatic Writing-
-Audiovisual Interpretation-
-Audiovisual Language-
-Writing Techniques for Critics-
MASTERCLASS
One-year Advanced Studies Program:
Series of classes on Media and Film Criticism
RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITIES
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
Conference and Symposium on various fields related to media.
CONTEST
International Contest for Media Related Research
PUBLISHING
Master and PhD researches related to media.
Media research volumes: various Approaches & Thematics
TEACHING
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
-Aesthetics-
-Semiotics-
-Research Methodology-
-Dramatic Writing-
MASTERCLASS
1-year StudiesProgram for Advanced Students
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITIES
INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS
Welcoming environment for creators specializing in:
Documentary & Fiction
Advertisement,Radio & TV Production
Animation & Internet Content,
Video Art & Experimental Video
CREATION
Artistic Residences:
Cartagena, Colombia
Havana & Santa Clara, Cuba
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Trikala, Greece
CONTESTS
Open Call for Media Creations in various Genres and Media
PUBLICATIONS
Memories and Reflections Media Creation Processes
TEACHING
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
-Scriptwriting-
-Directing-
-Editing-
-Cinematography-
-Production-
-Distribution-
-Sound-
ASSESSMENT & CONSULTATION
-Script
-Editing
-Postproduction
-Distribution
-Project development
ADVANCED CLASS
Specialization on the aforementioned Fields
Duration: 6 months