Among the prestigious partnerships that IDI is proud to announce today is the one with Guido Levi Lighting Lab (GLLL). And it is on the occasion of this extraordinary news that IDI informs its students of the opportunity to participate in the next edition of the GLLL25a unique workshop that allows young people aspiring lighting designers to prove themselves in a highly professional and innovative environment.
What is the Guido Levi Lighting Lab?
The Guido Levi Lighting Lab was established to continue the artistic and professional legacy of Guido Levi, a leading figure in the field of theatre lighting design. Levi has dedicated his career to the promotion of light as an expressive and narrative tool, contributing to the realisation of avant-garde shows since the 1970s and 1980s, as demonstrated by his involvement in the Cantiere Internazionale d'Arte di Montepulciano.
The GLLL Associationfounded in his honour, pursues its mission: to train new generations of technicians and lighting designers through a field experience reminiscent of the traditional workshop. The #GuidoLeviLab project is not a simple internship or training coursebut a real debut on the stage, in which participants work closely with professionals for the creation of the lighting design of a show.
The initiative is aimed at young under-30 aspiring lighting designers, offering them a unique opportunity in Italy: to realise their own lighting project for a scheduled show. The project is aimed at students, recent graduates, diploma holders and self-taught, selected on merit, with the objective of fostering their entry into the professional world of lighting design. Fundamental partners of the initiative are theatres, festivals and cultural spaces, which provide the ideal context for experimenting and applying theory to practice. Each year one to three candidates are chosen, who may work on different shows or collaborate on a single shared project, depending on the agreements with artistic directions. The association supports participants by providing qualified tutors, technical assistance and, when possible, a financial contribution towards expenses. Partners are required to be available for experimentation, as well as to provide food, accommodation and insurance cover for candidates during the period of work. At the end of the experience, young talents receive an evaluation of their workThey acquire contacts and build a professional network for the future. Organisation and timing are determined according to the specifics of each show and the availability of the partners involved.
A unique opportunity for IDI students
Thanks to this collaboration, IDI students and graduates will be able to apply to participate in GLLL25 and try their hand at an unprecedented hands-on experience. Those selected will be involved in the design and realisation of a lighting design for a show being staged in a theatre, festival or cultural space partners in the initiative.
Who can participate?
The opportunity is reserved for:
- Students and graduates under 30, aspiring lighting designers or lighting technicians;
- Candidates recommended for merit by universities and academies or who self-nominate through the selection process;
- Young professionals ready to get involved, experimenting with new creative and technological solutions in the world of theatrical lighting.
How does the GLLL25 work?
The selected candidates will be supervised by professional tutors who have worked with Guido Levi. The workshop will consist of several stages:
- Theoretical preparation: meetings with experts to explore Guido Levi's artistic and technical approach;
- Project DevelopmentStudy of the play, dramaturgy, direction, set design and costumes;
- Practical set-upField realisation of the lighting project, with coaching by qualified professionals;
- Final EvaluationA panel of experts will evaluate the overall experience and provide detailed feedback to the participants.
Why participate?
This experience offers a unique opportunity to acquire practical skills in the world of lighting design, enrich one's portfolio and build professional relationships in the performing arts sector. The value of the experience is recognised professionally and represents an important springboard for a career in lighting design.
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to entering the world of theatrical lighting design with a unique training experience! For more details, visit the official Guido Levi Lighting Lab website: guidolevilightinglab.org
