- Visual Art
- Film & Video
- Workshop
The Favorite Place: Neukölln
Oleg Iakovlev
27 June 2025 19:00–21:00
28 June 2025 10:00–12:00
29 June 2025 14:00–19:00
A participatory documentary project about Neukölln! Everyone is welcome! I usually explore the communities of large megapolis cities. I am therefore inspired by the idea of creating interviews with Neukoln residents about their favorite places in the district. I am very curious about stories, love listening, and have needed experience. I would like to make my project in a few steps:
Give a short class in English (hopefully with translation to Deutch) on how to film and interview with a smartphone.
Then ask participants of the class to find their heroes (maybe just simply to split in pairs) and to interview them during the 1st day of the MK (simply ask the question “Why is this your favorite place?”).
In the beginning of the last day to gather all materials and to edit the final movie.
Then to watch the resulting documentary in public together to achieve a group dynamic and discussion.
I understand that I myself would be a stranger to most of the participants, first on the language level. Though Ich spreche ein wenig Deutch and fluent Russian, it would be a journey or challenge to find the connection and common language, which itself would be part of my project.
It seems to me that now when the world is torn by contradictions, it is essential to find something to stand on: and searching for connection is a great option.
I usually explore the world of the Other(s) in my work. In doing so, I draw on insights from different fields of psychology, urban science, sociology, and design: all of which help me to create a holistic picture. Being an emigrant for the last 3 years, I have huge practical experience of living in very changing conditions, which enrich my experience.
Give a short class in English (hopefully with translation to Deutch) on how to film and interview with a smartphone.
Then ask participants of the class to find their heroes (maybe just simply to split in pairs) and to interview them during the 1st day of the MK (simply ask the question “Why is this your favorite place?”).
In the beginning of the last day to gather all materials and to edit the final movie.
Then to watch the resulting documentary in public together to achieve a group dynamic and discussion.
I understand that I myself would be a stranger to most of the participants, first on the language level. Though Ich spreche ein wenig Deutch and fluent Russian, it would be a journey or challenge to find the connection and common language, which itself would be part of my project.
It seems to me that now when the world is torn by contradictions, it is essential to find something to stand on: and searching for connection is a great option.
I usually explore the world of the Other(s) in my work. In doing so, I draw on insights from different fields of psychology, urban science, sociology, and design: all of which help me to create a holistic picture. Being an emigrant for the last 3 years, I have huge practical experience of living in very changing conditions, which enrich my experience.
Biography
Oleg Iakovlev
He/She is 38 years old, was born and raised in Moscow, and since 2022 has lived as an emigrant in different countries and societies, continuing to explore favorite topics such as "identity," "home," and "language." He/She also works as a documentary filmmaker.
With a background in psychology, urban science, visual arts, and design, he/she has gained extensive practical experience over the past 3 years of living in ever-changing conditions as an emigrant, which enriches both his/her professional and personal experience.
He/She studied social psychology, urban development, visual art, and UI-UX design: all these different fields help to get a multi-dimensional vision. Also, belonging to an LGBTQ group helps to focus on vulnerable social groups.
With a background in psychology, urban science, visual arts, and design, he/she has gained extensive practical experience over the past 3 years of living in ever-changing conditions as an emigrant, which enriches both his/her professional and personal experience.
He/She studied social psychology, urban development, visual art, and UI-UX design: all these different fields help to get a multi-dimensional vision. Also, belonging to an LGBTQ group helps to focus on vulnerable social groups.
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