About us

Pavel Ruzyak is a filmmaker living in Prague, the Czech Republic, who initiated Filmsight. Pavel studied at Babelsberg Film University in Germany and at film school FAMU in Prague, department of film directing. He has directed fiction films and documentaries, short and middle length. His films were screened in competition in international film festivals in Europe. Moreover, he has been selected for international film workshops, labs and pitches. Since 2022, he has been developing the Filmsight project, which is now being brought to life in collaboration with the Osvěta in Prague organisation and the Centrala Berlin e.V. association in Berlin.

Berenika Partum is a Berlin-based cultural manager and curator with extensive experience in film-related projects and institutions. She has worked with various cultural organizations in Berlin, such as the Polish Cultural Institute, Akademie der Künste, and Neuer Berliner Kunstverein. Berenika holds a Master’s degree in Art History and History, as well as a Master’s degree in Cultural and Media Management from the University of Music and Theatre. For several years, she was involved with SOFA – School of Film Advancement, a project dedicated to fostering innovative ideas that strengthen national film industries in Central and Eastern Europe through strategic development and support.

Krzysztof Gutfrański is a curator and writer whose research focuses on alternative education, media archeology, vision theory, and accessible art for people with disabilities. His recent work for Documenta Institute examined far-right influences on contemporary art in Central and Eastern Europe. A former fellow at Akademie Schloss Solitude and recipient of the „Weltoffenes Berlin“ fellowship, Krzysztof has led various curatorial projects, including for ALTERNATIVA Festival and Obieg magazine, blending editorial work with exploring media in an era of technological change.

Centrala Berlin e.V. was established with the goal of strengthening Central and Eastern European communities while nurturing cross-peripheral solidarities within Berlin’s local context. Initially, our mission revolved around partnering with artists, curators, and researchers, and forging enduring connections with artistic communities and collectives from Eastern and Central Europe, as well as semi-peripheral regions. Building upon this groundwork, we have broadened our scope to encompass collaboration with individuals with disabilities, thereby enhancing our dedication to fostering inclusivity and diversity within the cultural sphere. www.centralaberlin.com

Osvěta Association in Prague was founded on the basis of personal and practical experience in the field of education of visually impaired children, understanding of their needs and the lack of leisure activities for blind and visually impaired young people. The Osvěta Association used to run a movement center with integrated music and movement activities and an art center for the learning of tactile drawing in Prague. Now the focus of activities is mainly on workshops. We design our own toys and tools for children and young people who are blind or visually impaired in order to support them in their practical learning and artistic expression. Osvěta Association has been invited to international presentations and conferences presenting innovative practices and exploring new possibilities in social, technological and creative innovation.