Screenlife Accelerator Program

This is a 12 week course that will enhance your digital story telling techniques for film.

What to expect…

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    Innovative Filmmaking Format

    Learn the Screenlife filmmaking technique, where narratives unfold entirely on computer and smartphone screens, a format gaining popularity in the digital age.

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    Expert Guidance

    Receive mentorship from industry leaders like Timur Bekmambetov, a pioneer in screenlife films, known for successful productions such as "Unfriended" and "Searching."

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    Comprehensive Training

    Engage in a structured 12-week program covering technical skills, project development, budgeting, and pitching, equipping you with essential tools for filmmaking.

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    Networking Opportunities

    Connect with fellow filmmakers, industry professionals, and potential collaborators, expanding your professional network within the film industry

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    Project Development

    Develop your own Screenlife film project, with the potential to have it produced and showcased, providing a platform to bring your creative vision to life

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    Regional Industry Growth

    Contribute to establishing the UAE as a hub for digital filmmaking, positioning yourself at the forefront of a growing industry in the Middle East

Limited Enrollment

Limited Enrollment

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Want to be apart of the next Screenlife Accelerator program?

Are you a budding filmmaker looking to up skill your talent? Are you overflowing with ideas that would be elevated when told through the screenlife lens? Then we want you to be a part of our story.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Sessions will be held in the evenings. Recordings of sessions will be available for those unable to attend. However you will be expected to commit to at least 80% of masterclasses and 100% of time with mentors.

  • The accelerator program consists of all virtual sessions. There may be some sessions in person depending on location.

  • There are 20 places available on the program.

  • No, Screenlife films involve storytelling through the digital experiences of the characters, including laptop, mobile, and CCTV phone cameras POV.

  • The course will include two sessions per week: one theoretical masterclass with a Q&A session, and one group session for discussing and developing individual projects.

  •  Yes, we aim to develop a community of filmmakers who will collaborate on future projects in the region.

  • Yes

  • Yes, please include any branding in your submission. There will be a session during the Accelerator program covering the legal aspects of Screenlife filmmaking.