{"id":55250,"date":"2023-08-14T13:08:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T13:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milleworld.com\/?p=55250"},"modified":"2023-08-18T10:20:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T10:20:20","slug":"netflix-is-on-a-mission-to-support-arab-women-in-filmmaking-through-new-program-afac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milleworld.com\/netflix-is-on-a-mission-to-support-arab-women-in-filmmaking-through-new-program-afac\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix Is on a Mission To Support Arab Women in Filmmaking Through New Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
Fueled by the intrinsic desire to uphold and support the diverse talent who make up our region\u2019s creative scene, over its decade-and-a-half-long existence, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture<\/a> (AFAC), which was founded in 2007, has emerged as a real nest of hope and amplifying body for sidelined voices as well as those who have been left unheard for far too long. This week, the Beirut-based organization joined forces with world-leading streaming service Netflix to provide training for up-and-coming female talents in the silver screen industry, paving the way for a far more inclusive and fair atmosphere and landscape to prevail\u2014 especially in such a male-dominated space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Designed to increase the representation of women in cinema, the partnership, which is set to kick off simultaneously in Cairo, Dubai, and Jeddah this coming November, will provide participants with the unparalleled opportunity to gain firsthand experience and insight from one of the industry\u2019s own respected giants, notably through a series of comprehensive workshops, masterclasses, and mentorship sessions led by established female filmmakers from the Arab World.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n From scriptwriting and directing to cinematography and post-production, the three-day-long seminar will aim at unveiling tightly kept industry secrets whilst also increasing the overall number of women in the creative field as a whole. What\u2019s more, the program will provide selected trainees with an exciting opportunity to visit Netflix\u2019s production hub in Europe in early 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n