2023/24 ANNUAL FOTOFILMIC MENTORING PROGRAM WITH ELISA MEDDE & LUCAS FOGLIA

ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT | APPLY TO REGISTER BY MARCH 31.

AFMP — ANNUAL FOTOFILMIC MENTORING PROGRAM
MAY 2023/APRIL 2024 

Applications are open for a few more weeks to take part in the first edition of FotoFilmic’s annual mentoring program ‘AFMP’ kicking off next May and led by Foam Magazine’s renowned editor Elisa Medde, and acclaimed documentary photographer Lucas Foglia!

The focus of this small group, long form mentoring format is to offer participants the opportunity to create an entire new body of work (or complete ones still at an early development stage) from concept to final exhibition form while receiving continuous in-depth guidance from Elisa and Lucas.

The program includes two physical retreats with both mentors on beautiful Bowen Island, BC, Canada (May 2023) where FotoFilmic is based, and 6 months later in Paris, France (November 2023) right before the Paris Photo fair. Building on the foundations laid out during the retreats, participants will also meet regularly with the mentors online both as a group and individually to keep track of their projects development, and bring them to successful completion. In addition, each mentor will invite two guest speakers/reviewers of their choice (four total) to contribute outside critical feedback and artistic insight to the finishing projects, with the first two joining the Paris retreat and the other two intervening online in the early spring of 2024 in support of the final projects presentation preparations (April 2024).

Coming full circle after a year, FotoFilmic will mount and open the AFMP Group Exhibition at its space during the summer of 2024 to present all the projects. An accompanying AFMP Catalogue released by FotoFilmic will also be distributed to influential photography publishers, editors, and curators to further elevate the participants’ profiles and widen the reception of the works.

MENTORS

ELISA MEDDE

Elisa Medde is a photography editor, curator and writer. With a background in History of Art, Iconology and Photographic Studies, she worked for various cultural institutions, publishing houses and non-profit organisations as project and research co-ordinator as well as independent curator and editor. Her academic research reflects on the relations between image and power, particularly in the context of contemporary photography. She served as juror for many prizes, including the Luma Rencontres Book Award, Copenhagen Photo Festival, Premio Celeste and Lens Culture. She has been nominator for the Mack First Book Award, Prix Elysée, MAST Foundation for Photography Grant and Leica Oskar Barnack award amongst others. Since 2012, she is the Managing Editor of Foam Magazine.

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LUCAS FOGLIA

Lucas Foglia is a photographer living in Berkeley, California. Foglia exhibits his work internationally in galleries, festivals, and museums. His prints are in public and private collections, including the International Center of Photography, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and Victoria and Albert Museum. His photographs have been published and reviewed in National Geographic, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and many others. Foglia also collaborates with non-profit organizations including Sierra Club and The Nature Conservancy. He is represented by Michael Hoppen Gallery in London, MiCamera in Milan, and Fredericks & Freiser Gallery in New York City. STANLEY/BARKER published his fourth book, Summer After, in September 2021.

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SCHEDULE

SPRING 2023
In-person retreat with Elisa Medde & Lucas Foglia (2 days 1/2 with each mentor)
May 5–10, 2023 | Bowen Island, BC, Canada

 

FALL 2023
Online
1 group session with each mentor (2 x 6h)
1 hour private meeting with each mentor (2 x 1h)
In-person retreat with Elisa Medde & Lucas Foglia + 2 guest speakers/reviewers
November 5–7, 2023 | Paris, France

 

SPRING 2024
Online
1 group session with each mentor (2 x 6h)
1 hour private meeting with each mentor (2 x 1h)
2 group sessions with guest speakers/reviewers (2 x 6h)
1 final presentation group session with both mentors (2 x 4h/split over 2 days)

 

SUMMER/EARLY FALL 2024
AFMP Group Exhibition at FotoFilmic
AFMP Catalogue Print Publication

DETAILS & FAQ

TUITION AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES

PAST ATTENDEE Applications Deadline:
[Until filled or March 31, 2023]
$4175 USD

REGULAR Applications Deadline:
[Until filled or March 31, 2023]
$4975 USD

SCHOLARSHIP Applications (50%):
[None left available in this program]

TRAVELING TO BOWEN ISLAND

Flights, local transportation, accommodations and meals are not included in the registration fees. A detailed information packet will be sent to confirmed participants to help coordinate their stay on Bowen Island, inclusive of on-island accommodations options, local transportation directions, a list of restaurants and other amenities available, and general island life tips.

LOCATION
FotoFilmic Space
103-555 Prometheus Pl
Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2

BOWEN ISLAND RETREAT SCHEDULE:
* exact times are subject to change. All listed times include breaks.

Friday  May 5:
Morning: Welcome session
Afternoon: Group session with Lucas Foglia (1-4pm)

Saturday May 6:
Group session with Lucas Foglia (9-5pm)

Sunday May 7:
Group session with Lucas Foglia (9-5pm)

Monday May 8:
Morning: Free time
Afternoon: Group session with Elisa Medde (1-4pm)

Tuesday May 9:
Group session with Elisa Medde (9-5pm)

Wednesday May 10:
Group session with Elisa Medde (9-5pm)

TRAVELING TO PARIS

Flights, local transportation, accommodations and meals are not included in the registration fees. A detailed information packet will be sent to confirmed participants to help coordinate their stay in Paris. Paris host location tbc early 2023.

PARIS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
* exact times are subject to change. All listed times include breaks.

Sunday  November 5
9-5pm: Group session with Lucas and Elisa

Monday November 6
9-5pm: Group session with both Elisa and Lucas + 1 guest speaker/reviewer

Tuesday November 7
9-5pm: Group session with both Elisa and Lucas + 1 guest speaker/reviewer

Wednesday November 8
Paris Photo Fair opens

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications to register are free (no fee to apply). Enrolment will be limited to just 12 participants. Participation is selective, and intended for both emerging and mid-career photographers ready to establish, shift, or reshape their existing practices for the long term. A portfolio of up to 20 images (both film and digital accepted) drawn from recent or ongoing projects must be submitted as a prerequisite for consideration (from no more than 2 different series/projects). Through it, as well as through noted past experiences/achievements, applicants must demonstrate clear prior knowledge of and excellent proficiency in all relevant technical aspects of the medium. Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis, applying early is hence encouraged for greater chances of being selected.

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT PLANS

Unless entering agreed upon payment plan arrangements (see more details below), selected applicants invited to register are required to confirm their participation by sending either a $2500 USD tuition deposit, or a full Regular or Past Attendee tuition payment.

If choosing to send a registration deposit, the remaining tuition balance will then come due in full by Friday, April 7, 2023.

As mentioned above a cost free monthly payment plan can also be discussed on request (see Bastien’s contact at the  “QUESTIONS/CONTACT” section below). Please note that all payment plans must clear tuition costs entirely by April 7, 2023.

CANCELLATIONS & WITHDRAWALS

The deadline to withdraw your participation and request a refund is Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Please note a US $500 cancelation fee remains applicable.

Cancelation and refund requests received after January 31, 2023 will not be accepted, however paid tuition may be fully transferred as credit toward another online or in-person program for a period of up to a year.

In the event the program was not meeting minimum enrolment, or needed to be canceled for any reason, paid tuition will be refunded in full without any cancelation fee. Please also note FotoFilmic cannot be held responsible for any traveling expense refunds if the program gets canceled: purchasing travel insurance is therefore highly recommended.

QUESTIONS/CONTACT

For any questions or inquiries, please contact FotoFilmic Co-Director Bastien Desfriches Doria directly at bastien@fotofilmic.com

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