FEMART 6th Edition

RUN THE SHOW

RUN THE SHOW
The 6th edition of FEMART Festival, was organized during the period 25-30 of May, 2018, unlike other editions this year FemArt was organized in three different municipalities: Pristina, Ferizaj and North Mitrovica.

For this year motto of FemArt Festival was RUN THE SHOW by encouraging the leadership of women and men in social movements, biggert participation in artistic events and social activism for bigger contribution and in solidarity with women and men to whom the rights are violated based on ethnicity, social standing, race, and sexual preferences.

The festival featured original artistic creations created by women in Kosovo, region and world-wide with 8 Theatre performances, 1 Circus performance, 1 Dance Theatre, 9 Artistic films, 1 Documentary film, 1 Street Performance, 6 Music Concerts, 3 Exhibitions, 5 Panel Discussions, 2 Conferences, 1 web promotion, 1 artistic evening, 1 Forum, 1 Mural inauguration, 6 Workshops, 3 After Party.

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All these powerful and inspiring events were conducted in more than 15 places and in 3 cities of Kosovo, Prishtina, Ferizaj and North Mitrovica: ODA Theatre, Dodona Theater, National Library of Kosovo, “M” Club, Faculty of Arts, “Hamam Jazz” Bar, City Sqaure, Kino “Armata”, Museum of Kosovo, Red Hall of Youth Center, Center of Culture /Ferizaj, Orchide Resaturant/Ferizaj, Adriana Theatre/Ferizaj, EU Information and Cultural Center, Cultural Center “Aquarius” / North Mitrovica.

During the Seven days of the festival, there were over 120 artists and activists (women and men) fromdifferent countries were involved through their activities and projects. This year also FEMART engaged about 30 volunteers contributing in building their cultural management capacity.

Program

The premiere of Theatrical performance "Trojan Women

The Trojan’s Project Team: Maud Dinand, George Drance, Kim Ima, Onni Johnson, Bill Ruyle, Sara Galassini. Actors: Aurita Agushi, Anisa Ismaili, Branislav Stanković, Daniela Markaj, Donika Ahmeti, Edlir Gashi, Fisnik Sykaj, Fjolla Hana, Ilire Vinca, Jelena Orlović, Kushtrim Qerimi, Marija Velić, Mikel Markaj, Mina Nikolić, Qëndresa Kajtazi, Rajmonda Ahmetaj, Skender Podvorica, Stefan Đordević, Stefan Stojanović and Tamara Trajković. Music: Skender Kapllani & Mërgim Kapllani

Music

Sound of deep / techno music composed by know DJs known from Kosovo and Serbia, Gemza & Tijana and with surprise body coloring by artist Fiona Abdullahu.

Workshop - “Making Theatre - Intro in sound and movement techniques

trainers: Bill Ruyle, Kim Ima, Sara Galassin, George Drance, and Onni Johnson / SHBA

"Masala and Bhangra”,

George Drance / SHBA

Ballet Performance - "Her Paper House" USA/KS

Choreographer/Dancer: Christina Coleman, Architect: Skender Shkodra, Film: May Lee Hollis

The Girl with the miraculous feeling

- Artistic evening dedicated Elizabeth to Swados

Concert - "Kings & Queens"

Panelists: Adriana Zaharijević, Luljeta Demolli, Tringa Kasemi, Gresa Hasa, Liri Kuçi, Krenare Loxhaj, Blerta Avdili, Adelina Berisha, Moderator: Donjeta Morina
- Sparky in the Clouds - UK/FR, Musicians: Miranda Perkins, Bryony Eleanor Perkins, Mathias Castagne, Richard Cleret

Feminist Movie Night: "Home"

Director: More Raca, “Lord of the house” - Director: Danielle Bremer, "The sky is brainless" - Director: Odeta Stabenow, "Cut" - Director: Eva Sigurdardottir, "Dive" - Director: Marianne Amelinckx Labrador, "Salvation" - Director: Thora Hilmarsdottir, "Globalizing Beauty" - Director: Sonja Keßler, "The award" - Director: Lidija Mojsovska.

Workshop - "Creative Approach - Recycle Paper"

Trainer: Njomza Luci

Conference - "Youth in decision-making"

Panelists: Erza Kurti, Lavdi Zymberi, , Visare Mujko-Nimani, Qëndresa Ibrahimi, Liridona Osmanaj, moderator: Rreze Abdullahu

Forum Theatre - "Stigma"

Director: Lulzim Bucolli Actors: Anisa Ismajli, Kushtrim Qerimi, Qëndresa Kajtazi & Gani Rrahmani.

Documentary Film - "Thinking of you"

Alketa Xhafa – Mripa, Anna di Lellio

After Party

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Workshop - "Drums as a means to Resistence"

Trainer: Selena Simić – SRB

Panel Discussion

-"Feminist Role Models" Film - “Audrie Lorde, the Berlin years 1984 – 1992, Speakers: Jadranka Miličević, Dagmar Molly Gerda Ursula Schlutz, Erika Hügel Geb. Maurer, Sakibe Doli, Feride Rushiti, Moderator: Jelena Memet

Street Performance

"Don't be Silent" Actresses: Daniela Markaj, Diana Markaj, Vesa Prapashtica, Genta Ramadani, Halime Bici, Xheraldina Krasniqi

Performance

"Colorless", Mentor: Agnes Nokshiqi Students of Conceptual Art: Ardhmerie Bregovina, Dea Zogiani, Zgjim Zyba, Nore Potera, Nora Murseli, Drilon Haxhijaj, Butrint Berami & Erza Kryeziu.

Theatre performance

"Night, Mother" Metropol Theatre, Author: Marsha Norman Director: Ema Andrea Actresses: Ilire Vinca & Egla Ceno Music: Bojken Lako Musicians: Endi Aaron Çekani & Rei Kondakçiu

After Party

DJ by May-linda Kosumovic and Alketa Syla

Workshop

"Gender Based Violence", Trainer: Lepa Mlađenović

Panel Discussion

"Challenges and the dream of overcoming constraints" , Panelists: Fazile Bungu, Marigona Përvetica, Hiljmnijeta Apuk, moderator: Elvana Shala

Promotion of web platform

"Virtual Museum of Women Activists", panelists: Igballe Rogova, Lepa Mlađenović, Safete Rogova, Fjolla Vukshinaj, More Raça, Gresa Hasa, Manushaqe Nura, Tatjana Nikolic, moderator: Zana Hoxha

Exhibition of paintings and drawings

“Women”, artists: Stefana Stojilković, Ana Ignjević, Jovana Milovanović

Theatre Performance

"White Horse" - Playwriter: Smaranda Nicolau Director & Producer: Ioana Paun Performer: Ilinca Manolache Music: Diana Miron Investigation: Laura Stefanut.

Exhibition & Concert

Njomza Kastrati- Piano, Gentiana Ahmeti – Flute, Kaltrina Miftari – Soprano, Exhibition- Laureta Vinca

Theatre Performance

"Feminist Women in Kosovo", speakers: Miljana Dunđerin, Dunja Nikolić, Ivana Vanovac
The Trojan Women Project Team: Maud Dinand, George Drance, Kim Ima, Onni Johnson, Bill Ruyle, Sara Galassini. Actors: Aurita Agushi, Anisa Ismaili, Branislav Stanković, Daniela Markaj, Donika Ahmeti, Edlir Gashi, Fisnik Sykaj, Fjolla Hana, Ilire Vinca, Jelena Orlović, Kushtrim Qerimi, Marija Velić, Mikel Markaj, Mina Nikolić, Qëndresa Kajtazi, Rajmonda Ahmetaj, Skender Podvorica, Stefan Đordević, Stefan Stojanović dhe Tamara Trajković. Music: Skender Kapllani & Mërgim Kapllani

Panel Discussion

"Feminist Women in Kosovo", speakers: Miljana Dunđerin, Dunja Nikolić, Ivana Vanovac

Panel Discussion

"Feminist Women in Kosovo", speakers: Miljana Dunđerin, Dunja Nikolić, Ivana Vanovac

Workshop

"A Crash Course in Design Thinking", trainers: Abetare Gojani and Erëza Gjikolli

Conference

"Justice for murdered women as a result of domestic violence", speakers: Atifete Jahjaga, Annette M. Fath-Lihic, Igballe Rogova, Flora Macula, Hilmi Jashari, Sevdije Morina, Vjosa Osmani, Valdete Idrizi, Arbërie Nagavci, Moderator: Ariana Qosaj – Mustafa

Concert

Band "Comme II Faut, Performers: Lea Jevtić - Vocals, Guitar, Marina Bašić - Vocals, Katarina Dulović – Cello

Performance

“Impuls”, Director: Lea Jevtic, Actors: Gala Šalipur & Danica Stanković

Exhibition

"Collective Feminist Art", Ilina Arsova Visual, Fjolla Ferati, Albulena Jashari, Shqipe Mehmeti, Florentina Pllana, Rozafa Shpuza, Fjolla Bislimi, Shpatina Fejzullahu, Anida Basha & Arbian Kahrimab, Anita Ramshaj, Šehida Miftari, Ardiana Shala -Prishtina, Vlora Kosumi , Milica, Milović Kinolli, Curators: Majlinda Shefkiu & Stefana Stojilković

Circus performance

“Frau Vladusch” - Trapez/Tanz/Theater, Author: Jana Korb; Director: Erica Ruhl; Performance: Jana Korb; Music: Ulas Aktas & Stefan la Roche

Circus performance

“Frau Vladusch” - Trapez/Tanz/Theater, Author: Jana Korb; Director: Erica Ruhl; Performance: Jana Korb; Music: Ulas Aktas & Stefan la Roche

Circus performance

“Frau Vladusch” - Trapez/Tanz/Theater, Author: Jana Korb; Director: Erica Ruhl; Performance: Jana Korb; Music: Ulas Aktas & Stefan la Roche

Workshop

"Who do you pretend to be? Who are you really?, Trainer: Elvira Haxhiaga

Panel Discussion

-"Young people for Peace and Activism", Speakers: Nita Zogiani, Vladimir Filić, Hanumshahe Dalipi, Stina Magnuson Buur; Moderator: Yllka Soba

Concert

Special Guest - "Akua Naru & Band" - USA/DE, Band: Christain Nink, Alexander Roenz, Julian Ritter, Haile Jno –Baptiste, Dany Lavital

Inauguration of Mural "FemArt - We RUN THE SHOW "

Students Faculty of Arts: Aurela Hajdini, Rrezarta Berbatovci, Olta Qeska, Arrita Katona, Drenusha Dalipi, Puhizë Mjeku, Renea Begolli, Albana Bislimi, Luiza Thaqi Mentor: Rudina Xhaferi

Theatre performance

“Daughter” - Wales, Author: Jillian Greenhalgh With participation of Kosovar daughters and mothers