The three-day workshop will be held across Cairo, Dubai and Jeddah, with all participants receiving an opportunity to visit Netflix’s production studios in Europe in early 2025.
Mohamed Hefzy and Fatima AlBanawi produce 'Basma' through their respective production companies, Film Clinic and Alf Wad.
The programme is designed for series creators in the Arab region and aims to contribute to develop and support talents and compelling stories.
The project has already secured production grants from both the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture and the Royal Film Commission - Jordan.
The initiative will select 45 women hailing from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt to participate.
The Writer's Room mentorship programme represents a significant opportunity for Arab writers to develop their series projects and gain exposure to industry professionals.
The five-week programme is a reflection of the wide range of work AFAC has supported over the last 15 years.
Five projects have been shortlisted, spearheaded by women from Tunisia, Lebanon and Morocco.
Five regional features including films and documentaries will be screened at Cinema Akil as part of it collaboration with the Arab Fund for Art and Culture.
Rima Mismar, Executive Director, The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture.Lebanon-based Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) has announced that it will open its annual ...
