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Foundations of Screenwriting - Arabic (Online)
PERIOD03 Aug 2025 - 07 Aug 2025
LANGUAGEArabic
LAB FEE300 QAR
MODEOnline
GROUP SIZE10 – 15 participants will be selected for each lab
LEVELBeginners
Discover the creative process of writing for the screen with DFI’s Foundations of Screenwriting Lab. This enriching lab will explore the core principles of screenwriting, with mentors guiding participants through the ‘architecture’ of screenplays (storytelling, screenplay guidelines, non-verbal storytelling, and characterization) and the ‘formatting’ of a screenplay (visual grammar and Celtx/Final Draft).

Taught online in Arabic, the lab blends online lectures, assignments, and group discussions, providing participants with a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of screenwriting. It is designed for beginners looking to start their writing journey. Participants will work toward producing a minimum of one scene for their screenplay.

For those based in Qatar, participants will also have the opportunity to continue their filmmaking journey with the DFI development team, gaining access to further consultations to develop their project.

Lab Programme

Schedule

Day 1: Introduction to stories
Day 2: Building your characters
Day 3: Story architecture
Day 4: Visual storytelling
Day 5: Writing for the screen

Hours
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Key Information
Foundations of Screenwriting - Arabic (Online)
Applications Now Open
Deadline: 1 July 2025
Foundations of Screenwriting - Arabic (Online)

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