Trapped in celluloid – cinema as a social inclusion tool

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In the project two institutions – Cultural centrein Ełk and a cinema centre in Kaunas decided to join forces and use a universal medium – cinema – to engage disadvantaged groups from Ełk and Kaunas in a number of activities that will boost their self-esteem and motivation for change, allowing them to feel an important part of the society. The project activities are targeted at kids and youth with difficult background aged 7-17 and seniors 60+. Within the project a cinema café will be created – a public space for cinema-related activities. 816 people will take part in activities that will use their creative potential, offer them a certain sort of therapy, equip them with knowledge and skills. The total budget of the project is 209 980,84 euro.

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