The National Centre RUSSIA launches a series of workshops as part of the All-Russian contest "Dreams of the Future"

The National Centre RUSSIA announces the launch of a series of workshops as part of the All-Russian contest «Dreams of the Future.» Participants will be able to experience the entire process of creating a video — from developing an idea to final editing. The contest is taking place within the framework of the Decade of Science and Technology.

The program includes lectures and interactive sessions where experts will share proven methods and tips on screenplay writing, filming, and editing. Additionally, the workshops will address the significance of video storytelling as a powerful tool of influence, capable of inspiring, changing perspectives, and highlighting important topics — from future technologies to ecology and human values.

The workshops are available to registered participants of the contest on the official website dream.russia.ru.

Topic No. 1: "In the Coordinates of Science Fiction: Why Do Science Fiction Authors Succeed in Looking into the Future? An Analysis of Modern Trends and Their Impact on Society."

This workshop will focus on discussing the role of science fiction in the modern world. Participants will learn why literature and cinema increasingly turn to themes and techniques developed in science fiction, and how exploring human nature and modern technologies relates to influencing the world. The speaker will also discuss key works that shape the face of science fiction.

The speaker for this masterclass will be Larisa Mikhailova, Ph.D. in Philology, Senior Researcher at Moscow State University, editor-in-chief of the journal "Supernova," and coordinator of the "Fantastic in Art" sections.

Topic 2: "Secrets of Screenwriting: From Concept to Filming"

This workshop is dedicated to the fundamentals of screenwriting, including script structure, creating a protagonist and antagonist, and key plot turning points. The speaker will explain why a script is primarily a shooting document, not a literary piece, and will share tips for aspiring filmmakers. Participants will also explore the three-act structure using a short film as an example.

Speaker: Antonina Gilyova, a writer and author of the NovaFiction series from the Mainstream editorial team of AST publishing (novel "Empathy," 2024), is a laureate of literary and screenplay awards and the Grand Prix winner of the international screenwriting competition "New Perspective" in the category "Best Script for a Short Fiction Film."

The "Dreams of the Future" contest continues its efforts to rekindle society's interest in future design, a mission initiated at the International Symposium "Creating the Future." The competition aims to inspire young people to contemplate the future and introduce them to the works of science fiction writers. Participants are required to create a video essay starting with the words: "We want to create a future in which...," with a mandatory reference to science fiction works from a recommended list. Participants can upload their videos to the website dream.russia.ru until April 24.