During the vibrant international and multicultural film festival Dokufest in Prizren, one of many workshops organized was “Stories We Tell.” It encouraged young filmmakers to share story ideas and to learn how to make documentaries related to human rights. Among them was KWN’s Public Relations Coordinator, Donjeta Berisha. The workshop was led by director and cinematographer, Richard Pearce who directed “Hearts and Minds” and “Road to Memphis” among other films.

     The intensive three-day workshop involved participants in group work, filming in different parts of the city.

     “It was a wonderful experience,” a participant said. “Sometimes when we couldn’t go through with what we had planned and we had to improvise, it was amazing how dedicated we all became.”

     Participants explored the city, trying to find particular locations that they needed to film in order ot finish their tasks. After filming during the day, they returned to discuss their work with each other and with Richard Pearce. He was touched by the creativity and great ideas that participants had. He promised that the cooperation would not end when Dokufest finished. He would continue to provide support.

     During the festival, participants also had the opportunity to enjoy several films and develop their own ideas, which they presented to a jury. Jury members offered participants advice and strategies for overcoming challenges. Participants have one month to prepare their ideas and send them to the jury, which will select and fund eight films to be screened next year at Dokufest.