Open Heritage documentary series complete
16 inspiring cases from all around Europe: Open Heritage Yilmaz Vurucu traversed across Europe with Levente Polyak to create this unique documentary series, which focuses on unique sites and initiatives that have utilized urban spaces to transform communities, foster exchange and promote inclusiveness. These documentaries explore the unique narratives of each site: how they were […]
Begegnungsorte to be screened at the Architekturtage Corinthia
As part of an ambitious project to document and tell the stories of the most unique meeting places and social spaces in Vienna, we produced the first installment of the “Begegnungsorte” series. We’re happy to announce that they’ll be screened at the “why not” exhibition in Klagenfurt during the Architekturtage Corinthia. About the exhibition: Why […]
The Austrian Federal Chancellary funds XsentrikArts project!
The first season of the district book received funding from Bundeskanzleramt Österreich and will be produced in 2018-2019. The edition of the Begegnungsorte consists of 6 curated episodes with important topics for us.
Open Heritage series receives E.U. Funding!
Open Heritage, the documentary series, is a collaboration between XsentrikArts and research and advocacy organization Eutropian on a campaign series focusing on open heritage sites and initiatives across Europe. Wide in scope and ambition, the documentary series is currently in production and will be released towards Fall of 2019. Funded by the European Union’s H2020 […]
district+ book series
A new online series about real people, giving meaning to their neighborhoods and communities through their efforts. Exploring districts, local cultures and public spaces through the eyes of local people, The first season of the District Book will be shot in Vienna/Austria. stay tuned.
Collaboration with URBACT
URBACT, a European exchange and learning programme promoting sustainable urban development, organized the Gender Equal Cities conference in Vienna. XsentrikArts founder Yilmaz Vurucu created a series of stunning social media campaign clips as well as a longer documentation video. Follow URBACT’s Facebook page for updates. Here’s the longer image piece on gender equal urban planning!
Sweet Candy receives accolades
Produced by XsentrikArts, the film has achieved significant success at filmfestivals around the world. Official selections: Vasteras Film Festival, Sweden; Four Seasons Film Festival, London, U.K.; Trenton Film Festival, N.J.,U.S.A.; Cluj Short Film Festival, Cluj, Romania; WAG Film Festival, Italy; Chennai Film Fest., India; Cefalu Film Festival, Italy; Front Range Film Festival, U.S.A.; Manifesto Film […]
Cooperative City – a collaboration
XsentrikArts collaborated with the cooperative city project, to create a series of stories for their online campaign. The series highlights unique initiatives that contribute to the community. You can obtain more info in our collaborations section.
Ziya Azazi @ ImPulsTanz
XsentrikArts collaborated with dancer Ziya Azazi to create this inspiring piece. The video was shot during the DIP workshop at the Impulstanz Dance Festival in Vienna.
“Miniature Vienna” a tilt-shift exploration
XsentrikArts collaborators Yilmaz Vurucu and Mario Kainer created a tilt-shift stop-motion video of Vienna. Click to view and check out our other collaborations!