Borjana Ventzislavova is in residence with ISIS Arts in Newcastle as part of a Culture 2000 funded transnational project 'At home in Europe'. This international media arts programme is a one-year collaboration between ISIS Arts (UK), BEK(Norway), RIXC (Latvia), and InterSpace (Bulgaria). (http://athomeineurope.eu/)

http://fokus-pokus-euromatik.net/
documentary, 60min., 2005/2006,

The traditional Viennese pleasure grounds, the "Prater," is seen from the view of the ground operators and staff. How did they arrive at this world renowned park? What expectations do they have? Fokus Pokus Euromatik reveals the reality: the life of an amusement Park worker has none of the reputed Viennese charm. The workers, most having come from the former communist countries in Eastern European , tell the story of their every day lives, of missed chances and money and of a society where economic migration has become a necessity for many.

A roller coaster ride behind the scenes of a famous Luna Park in Europe.

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afterwards: dj ipod / music & snacks