«Film» .. brings together filmmakers emerging in the «film industry»

The workshop, entitled "Introduction to the Film Industry", was organized by seven of the most promising students interested in film and media, aged between 15 and 18, and presented by Emirati film director Nawaf Al-Janahi.

The workshop participants learned about the basics of filmmaking, cinematography, storytelling and human experience through the camera. They also learned about the history of the seventh art and had the opportunity to apply what they learned through a series of practical exercises in shooting and editing scenes.

The workshop was presented by UAE film actor and director Nawaf Al-Janahi, who described critics as his first feature film, "The Circle", as "a fundamental turning point in the history of the UAE and Gulf film industry." His second feature film, "The Shadow of the Sea," reached number two in the UAE's top five films and went on a tour to 27 countries around the world, the most exclusive feature of a long Emirati film to date. In addition to filmmaking, Al Janahi has established a number of initiatives, notably the UAE Film Campaign and the Black Box Cinema.

Sheikha Jawahar bint Abdullah Al Qassimi, Director of FAN and Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth, said: "The workshop was part of the Foundation's commitment to empowering children and young people in the UAE and to develop their skills in the creative and media industries by providing them with the opportunity to explore their artistic abilities. And the secrets of the film industry, including the skills of directing, photography and editing by one of the flags of the seventh art industry in the state ». "As the film industry is witnessing rapid technological development, smartphones are emerging as a creative tool that filmmakers can take advantage of in cinematography, social networking, and a wide-ranging media platform. And the organization of the appropriate training courses to develop the skills of young people who wish to enter the world of cinema from the gate of professionalism and professionalism ».

Goal

FAN aims to nurture and prepare a promising generation of creative artists and filmmakers, to promote new works and films produced by children and young people in the UAE and to present them in film festivals and international conferences around the world.