Doha: Doha Film Institute (DFI) will begin the ‘Qoul Qasa Creative Writing Workshop,’ to help nurture the skills of aspiring writers for future screenwriting and film projects, a press release issued by DFI said yesterday.
The workshop will be held from March 11 to 15, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, and is open to local entry level talents. The workshop will cover all aspects of writing from identifying powerful themes to critical evaluation.
Launched by DFI’s film financing arm, the Gulf Film Development’s (GFD) the programme will serve as a forum for participants to vocalise ideas, develop core writing techniques and the tools needed for cinematic writing, while promoting creative thinking among the aspiring writers. Participants will be mentored by critically acclaimed Qatari artist Ghanem Al Sulaiti.
Mahdi Ali Ali, Manager of GFD, said: “Whether the writers choose to write for theatre or for films, it is important to be well-versed in the basic techniques of writing. By focusing on the intricacies of developing powerful scripts, the workshop will also help participants to think creatively and define their individuality through their works.”
Al Sulaiti said: “This workshop is considered to be a huge opportunity to reach out for young talents interested in art and specifically dramatic writing through which they will be familiar with the basis of creative writing.”
The Peninsula
