Updated: July 28, 2003


THIRD DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING WORKSHOP & SPECIAL
TOPICS TO BE HELD IN AMMAN AUGUST 1, 2003

Registration Begins Today

AMMAN, July 27, 2003 - The Amman Filmmakers Cooperative is glad to announce plans for the Third Documentary Filmmaking Workshop slated for Friday August 1, 2003.

Also scheduled on the same Friday are two additional workshops on specialized filmmaking topics: Screenwriting by award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter Annemarie Jacir, followed by Film Subtitling Guidelines and Techniques. Annemarie will deliver her workshop from New York City live via Internet conferencing.

The workshops are free and open to the general public. But confirmation is needed 48 hours prior to start time/date for each workshop separately to avoid walk-in fees.

The workshops fulfill a key pillar of the Cooperative's mission: to bring the art and science of filmmaking within reach of those who have the talent and interest as well as help the Cooperative identify exceptional talent in need of special attention and mentoring.

WHEN:
Friday August 1, 2003
- Documentary Filmmaking Workshop: 9:30am - 4:30pm.
- Screenwriting by Annemarie Jacir: 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
- Film Subtitling Guidelines and Techniques: 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

WHERE:
Books @ Café/ Phone: 4650457

AFC CONTACT:
For inquiries contact Hazim Bitar.
Phone: 079-5828437 / Email: AmmanFilmmakers@alif.com

REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION

The workshops are FREE for students who confirm their registration 48 hours prior to workshop start time/date. Unconfirmed walk-in students will pay 10 JD.

To confirm registration, participants should email AmmanFilmmakers@alif.com or SMS 079-5828437 with following info:

- Full Name
- Phone(s)
- Residence: (e.g. Rabiah, Gardens, Bayader, etc.)

THESE FREE WORKSHOPS ARE CLASSIFIED AS A MAJOR EVENT. NO-SHOW, LATE-SHOW, AND CANCELLATION POLICIES APPLY FOR CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY VISIT: http://www.alif.com/afc/majoreventpolicy.htm

Amman Filmmakers Cooperative (AFC)
Documentary Filmmaking Workshop & Special Topics
Course Outline

PART I - DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING CONCEPTS & LIFECYCLE

9:30am - 10:00am - Introduction to the workshop
- Meet & greet students.
- Why the Amman Filmmakers Cooperative (AFC).
- Assumptions, expectations, and plan of action.

10:00am - 11:30am
- History of filmmaking.
- Commentary and screening of short documentaries.
- Common mistakes committed by beginners.

11:30am -12:00pm - Break.

12:00pm - 3:30pm - Documentary production life-cycle overview.

PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING
- Structuring the story.
- Research.
- Budgeting.
- Schedule.
- Shooting script.
- Equipment.
- Interview preparations.
- Permits.
- Location scouting.

PRODUCTION
- Establishing shots.
- Shot angles.
- Framing the shot.
- Cutaways.
- Conducting the interviews.
- Logging footage.
- Audio.

POST-PRODUCTION
- Developing the detailed shot list.
- Logging the relevant film cuts.
- Capturing footage from camera to PC.
- Arranging film footage using editing software.
- Using transitions.
- Narration.
- Music track.
- Titles.
- Incorporating photos/graphics.
- Assembling the rough cut.

ETHICAL & LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING
- Defamation, staging, objectivity, copyrights, and permits.

3:30pm - 4:30pm - Putting it all together

- The instructor to demonstrate key filmmaking concepts described in workshop by producing a 1-minute short documentary.

PART II - SPECIAL TOPICS.

Separate confirmations are required for each workshop below.

5:00pm - 6:30pm - Screenwriting by Annemarie Jacir. Live e-Seminar from New York City. For more information on this workshop visit:
http://www.alif.com/afc/july-27-03-jacir.htm

7:00pm - 9:00pm - Film Subtitling Guidelines and techniques. w/Live Demo. For more information on this workshop visit:
http://www.alif.com/afc/july-27-03-subtitles.htm


ITEMS TO BRING:
- Papers and pens for taking notes.
- Blank and formatted floppy disk for possible electronic copies of handouts.

IMPORTANT:
Content of event may change without notice. The coordinator of the event has the right to refuse participation to anyone. The rules and regulations of the host establishment, Books @ Café, must be respected at all times. The management of the establishment has the right to remove any person from the premises.

ABOUT US:
http://AmmanFilmmakers.alif.com

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