UFA-Fabrik
The dream factory of the german film changed into a green cultural oasis in the middle of Berlin – a space for creation and culture, for innovative ideas with future, a productive surrounding for artists from all over the world.The International Culture Centre runs all year two podiums for artistical productions: the Grand Theatre and the historical film theatre, known today as Varieté Salon. From June to September international guests and festivals are presented on the open air stage, as for instance in 1996: Banda Olodum/Brasil; Nanjang Festival with Samul Nori/Corea; and Circus Ethiopia/Addis Abeba.
The urban village of 16,000 square meters (approx. 4 acres) is divided into various areas. All in all ufafabrik employes more than 130 people and with its worldwide reputation as a multi-cultural site attracts over 400,000 visitors per year. The spirit of enterprise you can discover here encourages people's involvement, inspired many to take chances in their lives.
Here you can read more about the project from Davide D’Antonio, developed in the residency and supported by i-Portunus, EU Mobility Scheme for artists and cultural professionals.