Girls* Riot Workshop

Save the Date 2025

The Girls* Riot Workshop will take place this year from August 4th to 9th! If you would like to register already, write to us at info@kuki-berlin.com

How can we best describe how fun and special the Girls* Riot experience is?

Here are a few excerpts from the feedback received from participants of Girls* Riot in 2024:

Was there anything you particularly liked about the workshop?

- The films and the exchange about them. The safe space and the openness and empathy in the group and the food.

- I had the feeling that every opinion was heard and respected, even if not everyone agreed. For me, it felt like a safe space. I thought that was totally down to the openness of everyone and the attentiveness of the facilitators. I also found it really impressive how the facilitators were at eye level, I felt comfortable talking to them when I needed something.

- Sharing personal topics and bonding with girls you didn't know before.

- The workshop itself was amazing – some things I really liked was the safe atmosphere due to the conversations and blankets, snacks etc. I also loved how friendly the KUKI mentors / staff were, and how thanks to this I got to meet really cool people.

- The safe space that was created. The open discussions in which everyone was listened to.

- The vibe was wild 10/10. the food was yum yum 10/10. the team 10/10

What did you think of the lunch? And the snacks?

- Very good!

- Both super tasty!

- Super tasty! Great selection

- I only ate one meal because I am on a gluten free diet and it was delicious! All the staff were very understanding about gluten free food and the snacks were delicious - I am so grateful!

- Super tasty! Thank you so much!

- 10/10 made with love 10/10

How did you like the workshop space? 

- Really lovely rooms and beautifully decorated.

- Great! The youth centre was really cool and it was great to see other people using the spaces during the breaks or after the workshops. Such a lively place.

- A bit cold and dark, but very cute : )

- Superrr! Very comfortable and I loved it when we switched on the disco ball

- Great place, really felt like a cinema, also that we will definitely come to the youth centre more often now.

- 10/10 very

What did you think of the viewing, discussion and decision-making process?

- It was really good and fascinating to find out what others thought about the films

- I thought it was great that a lot of time was taken and everyone was listened to when the films were discussed

- All the talks and discussions we had were super interesting and inspiring - I thought it was brilliant that everyone had the opportunity to speak and talk about wider issues and it was a really comfortable and safe environment. The only thing I would wish for next time would be a bit more time for the final discussion.

-I was a bit annoyed because not everyone was happy at the end but that's just life : )

- All of it was super!

Are you satisfied with your short film programme?

- Of course I would have designed it differently on my own, but I think it's perfect as it is because of the various personal concerns and the selection process.

- I'm happy with the programme because we tried to listen to all the voices within the group and create a diverse programme. However, I found it difficult to let go of my personal favourites.

- Yes, I am satisfied although it was very difficult to make such a small selection from all these exciting films.

- Yes!!! There were some films that I really liked but which didn't make it into the programme, but only because they spoke to me personally and wouldn't have made much of an impression on the audience. We managed to cover so many topics and the films we chose were great - I'm really proud of them! 

- Yes I am!

- Yes full 10/10

What experiences and insights will you take away from the workshop?

- The desire to spend more time with women now. I should let others speak more and sometimes take myself back.

- That I can dare to express my political opinions in my everyday life and stand up for justice. Talking to other people about films is super interesting because you often see and interpret completely different things. The cool people - that we stay in touch. Intersectional feminism - dealing with it more. Questioning what images and media I consume.

- Girlfriends, great films, more knowledge on certain topics.

- How films can really be used as a medium to raise awareness on important topics, rather than just entertainment. How inspiring it is to share experiences and discuss issues e.g. sexism – it really made me wanna go and change the world. How important it is to talk about these things with a diverse group, as everyone has their own experiences. That young people have the power to make a difference, however big or small. * Inside jokes: very demure, very mindful. Nour’s ratings <3

- Being political is not cringe. I've learned how to analyse films even more deeply.

Is there any thing else you would like to tell us?

- Thank you for this great week and the trust you have placed in us! Thank you for your effort and the appreciation you show us!!! <3

- Thank you for a great week! It was really incredibly beautiful and really interesting! Thank you for creating such a space, especially for FLINTAS*! I had so much fun! <3 <3 <3

- Thank you for the really great time. I really didn't feel like it before the workshop, but it was so awesome and I think about the workshop all the time and I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone again.

- I had the best time ever and I’m so excited to see everyone in October / November, it was truly unforgettable and I’m super super thankful to have been a part of it!

- <3 <3 <3

- So proud of you all!!! Next time show us the dogs a bit earlier so we are able to bond better : )

And here you can find a testimonial written by former Girls* Riot participant Rosa Lynch:  Girls* Riot: The Radical Act of Asking Teenage Girls What They Want