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YOUNG FILMMAKERS’ CIRCLE III
Deadline: Sunday, 4 March 2018
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ABOUT THE ABU DHABI MUSIC & ARTS FOUNDATION
Patron: H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan,
UAE Minister of Tolerance
Founded in 1996, ADMAF is one of the oldest, not-for-profit cultural organisations in the Arabian Gulf. Pioneering new artistic practices, it seeks to deepen global cross-cultural dialogue and inspire a renewed interest in the creativity of the UAE and Arab world.
Often in partnership with leading national and international institutions, it delivers multidisciplinary initiatives for people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities through the Abu Dhabi Festival, special projects and year-round education and community programmes.
In the visual arts, it contributes to artists’ professional development, seeks to enhance and elevate the UAE art scene through publications, grants, commissions and exhibitions, works in schools and universities to inspire and inform the next generation, and uses art to tackle social issues. Presenting the creativity of the UAE at home and abroad, ADMAF uses the visual arts to empower a nation and to secure a brighter future for its communities and its artists.
For more information please visit our website at: www.admaf.org
ABOUT THE YOUNG FILMMAKER’S CIRCLE
For the third consecutive year, ADMAF in partnership with the Film and New Media at NYUAD, are delivering two training sessions in 2018 focusing on screenwriting and directing actors/non-actors. The training sessions are 3 days in length, covering theory and practice. Be part of this select group and learn about theory and practice as you develop your idea into a compelling short screenplay.
At the end of the program, one screenwriter will be awarded a professional development course in the UAE or abroad.
1. Film Screening & Panel Discussion:
Topic – “Importance of Short Films in the Arab World”
March 13, 6pm – Film Screenings and Panel Discussion
Location – Blue Hall, The Arts Center, NYUAD
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Films that will be screened:
Omnia by Amna Al Nowais
Ave Maria by Basel Khalil
Ayny by Ahmad Saleh
Father’s Grant by Ahmed Zain
Speakers:
Amna Al Nowais, Emirati Filmmaker
Gregory Unrau, Trainer in film
Abdallah Al Shami, MAD Solutions
Moderated by:
Hind Mezaina, Emirati Photographer and Filmmaker
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2. Workshop on Screen Writing
March 29, 30 and 31
Location – NYUAD
Trainer – Zaid Abu Hamdan
Day 1: 29 March (Thursday) / Day 2: 30 March (Friday) / Day 3: 31 March (Saturday)10am – 12pm: Workshop submitted stories
1pm – 2pm: Lunch
2pm – 6pm: Practical (developing & writing the script)
6pm – 7pm: Short films screening and discussion / 10am – 12pm: Practical (developing & writing the script)
12pm – 2pm: Prayer + Lunch
2pm – 7pm: Practical (developing & writing the script) / 10am – 1pm: Practical (developing & writing the script)
1pm – 2pm: Lunch
2pm – 7pm: Practical (developing & writing the script)
Terms and Conditions:
1. Applicant must have completed at least one writing sample with proper script formatting in English or Arabic (minimum of 3 pages).
2. Applicant must provide a minimum of 2 ideas for a short film, each in a 1 paragraph synopsis
3. Applicant must be available to attend all sessions, as per the schedule above.
4. Applicant must be 18 years and above.
Name
Date of Birth
Nationality
Mobile number
Email address
University or Workplace
Programme of study & Current Year
PREVIOUS FILM EXPERIENCE/AMBITIONS give us an overview of your previous experience in the film industry, as well as your professional development goals. Please share any scripts, Show reels, links to previous movies, website, and any other useful content.
OUTCOME/ EXPECTATIONS what do you hope to achieve from the Young Filmmakers’ Circle?
Thank you
Please email to:
By the deadline of Sunday, 4 March 2018
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