Methos Media has launched, together with The Core School, the Escuela Superior de Audiovisuales de Planeta Formación y Universidades (Planeta Training School and Universities) a summer program aimed at those who dream of a career in film and audiovisual production. An activity that adds to the initiatives that Methos Media supports in the cultural and audiovisual field.
Miguel Ferrández Barturen, CEO of Methos Media, spoke with Omnes about this launch, stressing that young creators should not "be afraid to be faithful to the values they have received, and to put their creativity at the service of an art that inspires, questions and builds".
What was the reason for your interest in a course like this? How does this initiative align with Methos Media's goals?
-Interest in the training of future filmmakers is in our mission. "We aspire to promote a new generation of filmmakers committed to the defense of human dignity" and we have been doing so since the beginning with many collaborations with universities.
Do you consider it important to provide a good all-round training to those who will be the audiovisual content creators of the future?
-I think it is essential to have a good comprehensive training for future creators of audiovisual content. We live in a world in constant change, in which cinema and the media play a key role in the construction of collective imaginaries and in the transmission of values. Therefore, technical training is not enough; it is also necessary to educate in critical thinking, social sensitivity, ethics and commitment to truth.
If we aspire to have filmmakers committed to their time and to the society in which they live, we must offer them an education that helps them understand the world in all its complexity and encourages them to narrate it with authenticity.
As Pope Leo XIV said to young people, "Do not be afraid!". This call invites young creators not to be afraid to be faithful to the values they have received, and to put their creativity at the service of an art that inspires, questions and builds.
Why have you opted for the scholarship system and how to access them?
-We have opted for a scholarship system because we firmly believe in democratizing access to quality cultural training. This summer film directing course is designed to identify and train new talents, and we do not want the economic situation of the applicants to be an obstacle. With the scholarships, we guarantee that any young person with vocation and potential can benefit from this opportunity, thus contributing to a solid and diverse generational relay in the world of cinema.
Our goal is not only to train filmmakers, but also to identify profiles with projection and connect them with professional and creative networks. The scholarships allow us to attract the best candidates and facilitate real opportunities within the cultural sector.
To access them, all you have to do is contact us and prove the need. We take into account all the characteristics that are a disadvantage for any candidate when assessing the requests.
