Our workshops are at the core of what we do at EFPC, providing filmmakers with hands-on, practical learning experiences across a wide range of filmmaking techniques. Whether you’re just starting out or are an experienced producer looking to refine your skills, our workshops are designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to excel in every aspect of production.
We cover a diverse set of topics, including
An intensive 5-day practical workshop designed for filmmaking enthusiasts who want to transform a personal experience or a raw idea into a fully realized short film. Blending discussions, practical exercises, screenwriting, and directing applications, this workshop provides participants with a solid foundation in film development and pre-production.
The Takeaway: By the end of this workshop, you will have a comprehensive blueprint of the short filmmaking journey—from the spark of an idea to the final prep before the camera rolls—giving you the practical tools to launch your cinematic project with confidence.
Yasser Shafiey is a screenwriter, director, film producer, and the founder of Papion Art Production. He has written and directed several short fiction films that have screened and won awards at numerous international film festivals, most notably Extreme Training to Improve Performance and The Man Who Swallowed a Radio. He has also served as a producer on various film projects and as a jury/selection committee member for several festivals.
His debut feature film, Complaint No. 713317, won the Best Screenplay Award in the Arab Cinema Horizons competition at the 46th Cairo International Film Festival. It was also officially selected for the prestigious Bright Future program at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival, and continues to tour the international festival circuit.
