ARAB FILM STUDIO IS HOME TO OUR REGION’S ASPIRING FILMMAKERS, GIVING THEM THE GUIDANCE, SKILLS AND SUPPORT TO BRING THEIR DREAMS TO THE BIG SCREEN.
AFS is raising the profile of the UAE’s rapidly evolving film industry, positioning Abu Dhabi as a creative hub for the region, and helping the region’s next generation of filmmakers to get behind the camera and tell their stories.
AFS DOCUMENTARY 2025
Now is your chance to break into the exciting world of filmmaking. This annual training initiative aims to develop UAE nationals’ and residents’ skills in documentary filmmaking.
LEARN MOREAFS DIRECTING FOR COMMERCIALS 2025
AFS Directing for Commercials aims to offer a hands-on approach to commercial filmmaking, offering a look into a career as a filmmaker in the advertising industry.
LEARN MOREAFS YOUNG FILMMAKERS 2025
Be part of AFS Young Filmmakers for a 3-weeks workshop in partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi. Which provides students the opportunity to learn filmmaking skills.
LEARN MOREAFS PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 2025
Arab Film Studio Production Management is targeted for all UAE nationals and residents with at least 3 fiction credits in the production department and in positions that include but not strictly limited to:
LEARN MOREAFS EDITING WORKSHOP 2024
Arab Film Studio and Film Independent, in partnership with the U.S. Mission to the UAE, present an in-depth Editing Workshop in Abu Dhabi for aspiring editors.
LEARN MOREAFS SOUND FOR VISUAL MEDIA 2024
AFS Sound for Visual Media offers an in-depth understanding of location sound recording and sound design for visual media.
LEARN MOREAFS CINEMATOGRAPHY 2024
AFS and Film Independent, in partnership with the US Mission to the UAE, will present an in-depth Cinematography Workshop in Abu Dhabi for aspiring cinematographers.
LEARN MOREAFS SCRIPTWRITING 2024
Are you a born storyteller or budding screenwriter with dreams of crafting scripts for the big screen? Then CMA’s Arab Film Studio Scriptwriting program is calling you!
LEARN MOREAFS DIRECTING FOR COMMERCIALS 2024
AFS Directing for Commercials aims to offer a hands-on approach to commercial filmmaking, offering a look into a career as a filmmaker in the advertising industry.
LEARN MOREAFS EDITING 2024
Are you interested in a career as an editor? If you have edited at least one short film this 3-week program is for you.
LEARN MOREAFS NARRATIVE 2024
Apply to the Arab Film Studio Narrative for a chance to participate in our 9-month filmmaking program.
LEARN MOREAFS PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 2024
This 5-weekend training program is targeted for professionals with a minimum of 3 fiction credits in the production department and in positions that include but not strictly limited to:
LEARN MOREAFS YOUNG FILMMAKERS 2024
In partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi, this program is a 3-week workshop in filmmaking, including the creation of a 1- minute film. Open for Emirati high school students (16 to 18 years old)
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