Thanks to this years student jury
In recent years, the importance of involving children and young people in shaping cultural offerings has gained greater attention.
Kosmorama has actively worked with participation for several years. A key part of this effort has been collaborating with students from lower and upper secondary schools in Trøndelag, who have served on Kosmorama's student jury. This fall, we completed another successful round of student jury work, made possible by funding from the Norwegian Film Institute dedicated to youth participation.
Student involvement is about giving young people a voice and a real opportunity to make an impact. For this year’s festival, students from Sverresborg Ungdomskole(10th grade) and the Media and Communication program at Charlottenlund VGS were invited to contribute to the programming of the Cultural Schoolbag (DKS) program. A total of 12 students, divided into two juries, spent three weeks watching, evaluating, and discussing a diverse selection of films from around the world.
"The students were highly engaged and thoughtful in their work," says Mariell, Kosmorama’s program coordinator. "They provided honest feedback and contributed valuable perspectives that have strengthened the program."
The jury work took place at Cinemateket in Trondheim, where the students each watched five films. Following the screenings, they discussed the films and selected their favorites. The outcome of the jury’s efforts forms the foundation for this year’s DKS program, which will be presented to children and young people during the film festival.
The program is curated with the aim of showcasing diversity in language, themes, and perspectives. Kosmorama views student involvement as a win-win situation: the students gain a unique opportunity to participate in a professional process, while the festival benefits from valuable feedback that enhances the quality of its offerings.
“We hope to continue and expand this initiative in the years to come,” says Mariell. “Funding that supports participation is crucial for us to offer a program that truly resonates with our target audience.”
Kosmorama extends heartfelt thanks to the engaged students from Sverresborg School and Charlottenlund VGS for their contributions. We look forward to welcoming them, along with the rest of our audience, to this year’s festival!
DKS is a national initiative that ensures students in primary and secondary schools have access to professional art and culture. Through collaboration with DKS, Kosmorama offers film screenings for students at both municipal and regional levels. The jury work is part of the DKS initiative in Trondheim Municipality and Trøndelag County. The goal is to provide young people with a broader perspective and a deeper understanding of the world through the art of film.
