Online workshops and Master classes around cinema and Media arts
Morocco & the MENA Region
| January – September 2021 |
A video series introducing aspects of documentary production. This series aims to create a clearer understanding of creative documentaries and to give those interested in documentary filmmaking tools to develop their skills.
In the first part, Professor Noi Mendel, Founder and Director of the Scottish Documentary Institute, gives a general introduction to creative documentaries and what distinguishes them from reports and news programs.
The second part provides an overview of the different types and styles of creative documentaries, highlighting the different filmmakers’ options to better serve their themes.

في الجزء الأول، الأستاذة الجامعیّة نوي مندل، مؤسّسة ومدیرة المعھد الاسكتلندي للأفلام الوثائقیّة، تعطي مقدّمة عامة
عن الأفلام الوثائقیّة الإبداعیّة وما یمیّزھا عن التقاریر والبرامج الإخباریة.
في الجزء الثاني، تقدّم نظرة عامة عن أصناف وأسالیب مختلفة من الأفلام الوثائقیّة الإبداعیّة، مسلطة الضوء على خیارت المخرجین المختلفة من أجل خدمة مواضیعھم بطریقة أفضل.
All participants should watch the movie made by the filmmaker before starting the Master class.
They also should check the courses and references videos bellow.
Directed &Photography by: Jordi Esteva
Camera Operator by: Albert Serradó
Third Camera Operator by: Albert Buendía
Production & Coordination by: Abdulraoof Al Gammhi
Sound & Production in line: Jordi Tresserras
Duration: 1h04
Short line:
The film is the story of a trip on the remote island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean. The expedition is a hard trek to the interior of the island, known in antiquity for its Phoenix and Rukh birds. On the journey are Ahmed Afrar, youngest son of the late sultan of Socotra, some companions and three cameleers with their animals.
Enroute to visit relatives, the socotrians speaking in their own language, a descendent of the old language of the Kingdom of Saba, they tell stories by the fire. During the night, conversation turns to legends of djinns and monstrous snakes that dwell in the cavernous interior of the island. A vanishing world is revealed.disappointment!. This screening will also be held outdoors, please dress warmly!
Introduction about Creative Documentary film by the expert
Jordi Esteva will get deep into his vision of documentary making. He will share his way of working by giving some tips and tricks that can be used in your future film or art projects