Accademia Dimitri in the Swiss Pavilion at Expo Dubai 2021

The Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+) approached the Accademia Dimitri with a request to consider artistic proposals for the Swiss pavilion at Expo Dubai 2021. It was immediately decided to participate with two projects: the creation of artistic performances presented in Dubai by three Accademia alumni, and the creation of "spots," short videos conceived and produced by the Bachelor's students.

On the one hand, there will be physical theater performances on the roof of the Swiss Pavilion by three alumni of the Elisa di Cristofaro Academy: a duo performing with a puppet, Dinu Corminboef with an artistic and highly acrobatic performance, and Santiago Bello on stage with a very playful and joyful scene. On the other hand, 11 videos—these theatrical proposals are the result of independent work by first- and second-year Bachelor students. The brief was to create theatrical scenes, visual metaphors for a world where the SDGs are respected while maintaining a utopian vision. From the outset, it was clear that these moments would be filmed by professionals and intended to be viewed on various technological media by Expo visitors. When the pandemic situation intervened and created the need to rethink how to deliver content without a physical presence, the idea of the commercials proved ideal, inviting the students to consider numerous questions about the message, language, text, and scenography.

Through a casting call, 11 projects covering 11 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were selected by a jury. During the summer of 2021, these projects were written, filmed, edited, and post-produced by a team of professionals led by Swiss director Stina Werenfels.

SSPH+ expressed its strong appreciation for this project.