FilmHack – concept and prototype of an interactive film

Project description

The goal of the FilmHack project was to bring Polish-Jewish history to life and strengthen social awareness through the innovative medium of interactive film. The project focused on creating a concept for an interactive film about the fate of the residents of the pre-war town of Mordy.

Information about the project

Place of implementation
KARTA Center Foundation, Poland.

Target group
People interested in history, film art and new technologies, as well as the local community.

Information about the institution

KARTA Center Foundation
The institution responsible for organizing the hackathon, aiming to support historical education and promote public awareness.

Background and objectives of the project

History of the project
The project was inspired by the NAC hackathon, and after applying for funding from the Digital innovations within history and human rights program, the organization of the 2019 hackathon was launched.

Objectives
To revive Polish-Jewish history, promote tolerance, and use interactive videos in informal adult education.

Success factors

• The hackathon took place despite the limitations caused by the pandemic, organized in an online format.
• Participants had the opportunity to create prototypes of interactive videos, which strengthened their engagement with historical topics.

Funding

The project was made possible thanks to funding that enabled the implementation of interactive film prototypes.

Contact information

Institution: the KARTA Center Foundation
Address: 29 Narbutta St., 02-536 Warsaw
Contact person: Agnieszka Kudełka, education department employee
Links:

• • Foundation website
  • Information about the hackathon
  • Facebook
  • KARTA Club