GoCritic!
About this opportunity
GoCritic! is a pan-European training programme for emerging film journalists and critics, run by Cineuropa with funding from Creative Europe MEDIA. Since 2022, the programme has partnered with the Animation Festival Network across five Central and Eastern European festivals. Participants write reviews under the mentorship of experienced critics including Boyd van Hoeij, Neil Young, Dana Linssen, Carmen Gray, Michael Pattison, and Tristan Priimagi, with their work published on Cineuropa and Zippy Frames.
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Submit strong writing samples that demonstrate analytical depth, not just opinion. The programme values critical writing that engages with film form and cultural context. Mention which festival editions interest you in your application.
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