SEMAT announces the start of
A scholarship on filmmaking for 14 month
Conducted by professionals and experts
With the support of
The Royal Netherlands Embassy in Cairo

The outcome of the workshop will be the execution of a film by each participant

Previous experiences in the field is not a must, but experience in cinema or media is a plus 

The workshop started on
November 2nd 2006

A Workshop dedicated to young amatures who wish to become filmmakers

A scholarship for 14 month uniquely provides professional standard practical training, with subsequent opportunity for filmmaking, for those who have neither the time nor the money to attend full-time school, yet seek prolonged and serious involvement.
The Workshop offers information, training, forums, screenings and free advice, and interviews with professional directors, writers and other industry experts

• Age range: 18 to 35
• The candidate must at least have acquired secondary education

• 10 Short Features

• After reviewing applications, a number of candidates will be selected for interviews, and 12 candidates will be selected to participate in the workshop

• The workshop starts on 15 November for a period of 14 months
• 8 months for theoretical and practical sessions
• The last 6 months for the preparation and execution of the final project (Each candidate will be able to use for free: video camera, lighting equipment and editing unit)
• The workshop offers a great opportunity to acquire knowledge and experience in the artistic and technical aspects of the art of Cinema
• Workshop includes seminars with professional directors, writers and other industry experts
• Candidate must attend at least 60% of theoretical hours or he/she will not be permitted to make his/her final project