A project starts with a conversation. First, we try to understand the place, the group, the starting question, the partners already involved, and the change people hope for. A request can be very specific, such as making a film, documenting a demolition or putting together an exhibition. It can also be very open. In that case, we help choose the most relevant format and mediums.
We work with organizations that have a real connection with residents. Their knowledge of the people, rhythms, places, languages, and local dynamics is essential. mOst brings a method, workshop leaders, equipment, artistic and editorial coordination, and production capacity; the partner provides local roots, gets people on board, hosts the project, and ensures continuity on the ground.
The scoping stage sets out the goals, the people involved, the duration, sessions, locations, roles, schedule, permits, the public presentation, and the lasting record. We also identify risks: uncertain turnout, the urban renewal timeline, access to public space, constraints set by housing providers, archive rights, equipment security, or post-production time.
The budget covers the whole process, including the less visible work: preparation, coordination, partner relations, travel, equipment, artists’ fees, post-production, printing, installation, rights, visitor engagement, documentation, and evaluation. An ambitious public presentation can’t be tacked on at the end without the time and resources to produce it.
During the project, we hold regular check-ins with partners and adjust the pace to the group’s realities. This flexibility doesn’t mean there’s no framework: the starting question, the participants’ role, everyone’s commitments, and the public presentation remain clear. Changes are discussed so as to preserve both accessibility and high standards.
At the end, we share the work produced, attendance figures, qualitative feedback, and next steps. We discuss what stays in the neighborhood, how the materials will be kept, and whether there could be a follow-up. The final review is a way to report back, but also to learn and to build continuity.
useful information for a first conversation
To prepare for the meeting, it helps to tell us the area involved, the lead organization, the group you have in mind, the question or context of the project, the preferred timeframe, the partners involved, the available venues, the options for a public presentation and the budget or funding leads already identified.