Workshop stage

The first session focused on identifying key topics critical for discussion and development. This was followed by a session dedicated to scriptwriting, and we concluded with an introduction to basic film equipment. 

The project involved multiple workshops on voice, body movement, public speaking, scriptwriting, and poetry. The young participants collaborated to reflect on their daily lives and community experiences.

LEMME BE’’ (ME)

LEMME BE’’ (ME) is a short film created by teenagers in Warsaw, Poland. This film brings together a diverse group of young people from various backgrounds. Through this creative process, the young filmmakers explored important themes, including peer pressure, racism, discrimination against minority groups, and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities. 

Their work emphasizes the significance of judgment, social cohesion, and active citizenship, with the overarching goal of raising awareness about discrimination and illustrating how unity and strength can triumph over stereotypes.

The film was entirely created by the youths from scriptwriting to recording and location selection. LEMME BE’’ (ME), directed by Renato Giugliano, is a creation of filmmaking sessions with participants from the Youth Laboratory of Creative Practice, a project by STREFA WOLNOSŁOWA. 

CREATORS: Ester Stencel, Maks Praszyński, Elizaveta Samkova, Nadia Dideńko, Lydia Kaszuba, Maniek Żuchowski, and guest participants Jacek Jaroszewicz and Artur Mardoń. 

CREATIVE PROCESS LEADER: Lukas Wójcicki.

PROJECT ORGANIZER AND COORDINATOR: Stanley Ndua.

WARSAW FILMMAKER: Nisreen Yasee.