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Filmmaking Workshop
Kickstart your journey with Hazem Metwally and leading experts in the field of teaching through 28 sessions designed to help you become a successful filmmaker. This meticulously crafted program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise needed to excel as a successful filmmaker.
The workshop curriculum
Directing Section
1. The Trainee and Cinema
- Developing Motivation: Enhancing trainees' interest in the art of filmmaking and its importance as a cultural and artistic means of expression.
- Types of Films:
- Narrative films.
- Documentary films.
- Animated films.
- Short films and commercials.
2. Fields of the Filmmaker
- Technical Overview of Each Field: Introducing the required skills for a filmmaker in various artistic departments:
- Cinematography.
- Direction.
- Production.
- Screenwriting.
- Editing.
3. Six Pillar Structure
- Explaining the six core pillars on which any narrative film is built:
- Screenplay.
- Direction.
- Production.
- Cinematography.
- Acting.
- Editing.
- Analyzing these pillars to clarify the impact of each element in achieving the film’s vision.
4. Technical and Creative Fields
Camera:
- Types of lenses and shot sizes.
- The relationship between depth, width, and length in visually and dramatically utilizing the image.
Composition and Color:
- Basic principles of shot composition.
- Using color as a dramatic tool in film.
- The relationship between lighting, spaces, and shapes within the frame.
Screenplay:
- Principles of writing a screenplay.
- Reading and analyzing the screenplay for the filmmaker.
- Writing short screenplays (5 to 10 minutes).
- The difference between a film screenplay and a TV series screenplay.
5. Production
- Defining production from the idea stage to the final screening.
- General principles of film production.
- Creating a production plan.
- The dynamic relationship between production and distribution.
6. The Actor
- Developing an interactive relationship between the filmmaker, written characters, and actors.
- Directing performance in front of the camera.
- Unleashing the actor's potential and improving their performance.
7. Editing and Visual Design
- The importance of the editing phase and the final artistic touches on the film.
- The relationship between the filmmaker and all post-production elements (Post-Production).
- Adjusting the narrative and visual rhythm of the film.
8. Sound
- Using sound elements (engineering, music, and effects) dramatically and technically.
- Collaborating with sound designers to realize the filmmaker's vision.
9. Vision
- Developing the filmmaker’s creative vision.
- Transforming mental ideas into visual scenes.
- Steps for implementing the vision on film during production.
10. Stages of Preparation and Production
Pre-Production:
- Practical planning for production stages.
- Selecting locations, preparing equipment, and preparing the screenplay.
Production:
- Practical execution of scenes.
- Managing technical and artistic teams.
Post-Production:
- The editing and sound phases.
- Preparing the final version (Master).
11. Marketing
- Developing a marketing plan for the film.
- Designing advertising campaigns.
- Targeting the appropriate audience.
- Distributing the film and special screenings.
- Participating in international events and festivals.
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More Points in the Workshop
Cinematography with Dr. Hesham Gamal
Cinematography with Dr. Hesham Gamal
Cinematography with Dr. Hesham Gamal
Lectures Overview:
- Introduction to Cinematography: Understanding its principles and importance for filmmakers.
- Visual Language: Exploring the communication between the director, cinematographer, and the artistic team.
- Choosing the Visual Medium: Selecting appropriate visual styles for different artistic works.
- Lens Types and Uses: Learning about various lenses and their applications.
- Lighting Techniques: Understanding the circle of light and how to create scenes with diverse lighting contrasts (high, low, black and white).
- Utilizing Available Equipment: Maximizing efficiency with accessible tools.
- Preparation Methodology: Developing creative thinking for pre-production, including selecting a style that engages viewers quickly in the dramatic narrative.
Ads production with Hagar Amer
Cinematography with Dr. Hesham Gamal
Cinematography with Dr. Hesham Gamal
Lectures Overview:
- Creative Concepts for Successful Ads:
- Key elements of effective creative ads including insights, tone of voice, concept and execution strategies
- Main team for the ads production in the agency and the professional collaboration strategy with the producer
- Creative team – Account Management team – Art direction team – Agency production team
- Main roles of a producer and the production team including:
- -Pre-production phase :
- Precise Quotation – Production Breakdown – Detailed Cps- Casting – Location Scouting – Storyboard- Wardrobe – Moodboard- PPM
- -Production Phase:
- Roles and Hierarchy of the production team and management on set
- Handling schedule and crises management
- -Post Production:
About Our INSTRUCTORS
Hazem Metwally, an Egyptian professional with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts (1994), specializes in creative writing, directing, and media management. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked in prominent advertising agencies and media production companies, handling major campaigns for films, banks, and events. Hazem is also a professional scriptwriter and director for movies, TV series, and radio shows, with notable works like "After the Flood" and "Carnaval El-Yasmeen." He has won awards for his contributions to the film industry and excels in ATL and BTL campaigns, creative concepts, and event management.
Dr. Hesham Gamal was a former Dean of the Higher Institute of Cinema in Alexandria and a former Vice Dean of the Higher Institute of Cinema in Cairo. He is a professor in the Cinematography Department and a lecturer at international academies. He has a significant role in developing cinematic image culture in the Arab world and has participated in international conferences such as the Protection Conference in Dubai. He chaired judging committees at the Al Ain Film Festival and has authored scientific works. He was nominated twice for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award and has received awards and certificates of appreciation from several Arab countries.
- Hagar Ammer has been working in the production field since 2013, collaborating with renowned clients such as Vodafone, Pepsi, Banque Masr, OLX, Samsung, 57357, and Biskrem Saudi, among others.
- In addition to her production experience, Hagar is the founder of P4Concept Production House she established to provide innovative solutions for clients and agencies. Under her leadership, P4Concept has become a trusted partner for notable brands including Noon, Visa, Nissan, El Menus, Beko, Orascom, and Durex. The campaigns produced by P4Concept have also been recognized, with several shortlisted for the Mena Effie Awards, further showcasing the her commitment to impactful advertising.