• Introducing what a filmmaker needs to comprehend about cinematography.
• Introducing the visual communication among the director, director of photography, and the remaining technical team:
• Director: The director holds the creative and overarching artistic responsibility for the film.
• They define the artistic vision and guide the artistic performance of actors, collaborating with the director of photography to realize this vision.
• Director of Photography: Responsible for managing the visual elements of the film.
• How to select the visual approach for various artistic works.
• Defining lens types and their diverse applications.
• Introduction to the lighting circle and its application in creating scenes with varying light contrasts (high, low, black and white).
• How to effectively operate with the equipment at hand.
• Learning the systematic approach to prepare for filming an artistic piece and how to choose a style that enables the audience to swiftly engage with the dramatic narrative.

• These two sessions aims to equip young filmmakers with fundamental techniques and practical experiences needed to direct actors effectively, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and communication for a successful film production:
  – Understanding the Art of Directing Actors
  – Actor-Director Relationship
  – Directing Techniques
  – Scene Analysis and Rehearsals
  – On-Set Directing
  – Screening and Feedback

• Basic key concepts
• Music score Vs. soundtrack
• Source music
• Additional score
• Musical supervising
• Aesthetic Discussions
• The dramatic impact of sound
• Music and silence
• Music and screenplay

• Music and characters design
• Music and scenography
• Symbolism of sound and music
• Theatrical built scenes and music
• Technical Orientations:
• Mise – en- scene and the audio shot
• The qualities of good sound recording
• Screen geography and sound
• Mini introduction to foley art and sound design

in this interactive session, film critic Ahmed Shawky will guide students through the essentials of submitting their films to festivals, with peer feedback on their final project ideas.

Key topics will include:

• Submission Essentials – Steps for applying to festivals, selecting the right events, and preparing a festival-ready press kit.
• Securing Funding – Exploring grants, sponsorships, and other funding options for independent filmmakers.
• Making Connections – Tips for networking, pitching to industry partners, and understanding what festival juries prioritize.
• Maximizing International Reach – Adapting submissions for global festivals and navigating cultural nuances.

Session 1 (DEVELOPMENT)

1. Define the roles of Film Producers.
2. Role of Creative Producer and how he works, the methodology
3. How to pick your projects?
4. ⁠Relation between Creative Producer & Director/Writer
5. Basic skills for producers .

Session 2 (FINANCING)

1. Methods of Financing
2. Crowdfunding, Corporates, Sponsors
3. Fundraising (Journey through the film file and how to prepare it, tips)
4. Create your Film File (Case Studies)

Session 3 (EXECUTION)

1. Hiring Crew
2. The production hierarchy and role of each member in the production team, How to manage?
3. Scouting, Casting, and Pre-production of each department
4. Budgeting, walkthrough the budget sheet, and each participant’s
   project

(DISTRIBUTION)

1. Distribution (Approaches) Platforms
2. Distributor vs Sales Agency