[Arab Fund for Arts and Culture](https://www.arabculturefund.org)

September 8, 2023 | September 14, 2023

Covers travel and accommodation for selected participants; workshop participation for 45 women across 5 countries.

A workshop series empowering emerging Arab women filmmakers in Egypt, Jordan, KSA, Kuwait, and UAE with training in scriptwriting and the creative filmmaking process.

--- ## Description This grant supports a series of intensive workshops organized by the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) in partnership with the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity. The program is designed for emerging women filmmakers from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE. It aims to address the underrepresentation of Arab women in the film industry by providing practical training, mentorship from established women filmmakers, and exposure to the creative process of filmmaking, with a particular focus on scriptwriting for fiction. Selected participants will attend three-day, in-person workshops in Cairo, Dubai, or Jeddah, depending on their country of residence. The initiative also includes an opportunity to visit a Netflix international production hub in Europe. The program seeks to foster a new wave of authentic storytelling by Arab women and contribute to a more gender-balanced film industry in the region. --- ## Due Dates - September 8, 2023: Application deadline (as listed in the program timeline) - September 14, 2023: Final application deadline (as listed on the program header and application form; closes at 5:00 PM GMT+3) --- ## Funding Amount - The program covers travel and accommodation for selected participants as needed. - Participation is limited to 45 women from the eligible countries. - Workshop attendance and all related expenses (within the scope of the program) are provided. --- ## Eligibility - Women between the ages of 21 and 27. - Fresh graduates of film schools, audio-visual studies, or recipients of professional/vocational training in film. - Arab residents of Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or the UAE. - Commitment to attend the full workshop and complete assignments given by mentors. --- ## Application Process - Applications were accepted online through the AFAC Formstack portal between August 17 and September 14, 2023. - Selection is based on an open call and a competitive jury process. - 45 participants were chosen to attend workshops in their respective countries (with some exceptions for attendees from Kuwait and Jordan). - Workshops were scheduled for November–December 2023 in Cairo, Dubai, and Jeddah. --- ## Additional Information - The program is part of a broader AFAC and Netflix partnership aiming to empower Arab women in film. - The initiative specifically targets the development of scriptwriting talent and creative storytelling among young women in the MENA region. - Travel and accommodation support is provided for participants needing to attend workshops outside their country of residence. --- ## External Links - [Program Information and Details](https://www.arabculturefund.org/Programs/44) - [AFAC Homepage](https://www.arabculturefund.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |--------------------|----------------------------------| | General inquiries | [AFAC Contact Page](https://www.arabculturefund.org/About) | ---

AFAC X NETFLIX | Women in Film: Introduction to the Creative Process

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