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
Through a series of sessions and hands-on exercises, participants will learn the qualities of a viable dramatic idea and how to transform it into a cohesive treatment with fully developed characters. They will then advance the project into a complete screenplay, focusing on impactful scene construction and compelling dialogue. The workshop centers on practical side, allowing each participant to develop their own idea step-by-step, culminating in a fully developed, production-ready short film script by the end of the workshop.
About Wael Hamdy:
Wael Hamdy is an Egyptian screenwriter born in 1974. Over his 25-year career, he has worked as a scriptwriter for more than twenty works across feature films and television series, most notably Mikano, El Bab Fe El Bab, Ras El Ghoul, El Toofan, Hepta: The Last Lecture, Tala'at Rouhi, Mofta'raq Toroq, and Baba Jah. He has also worked as a dramatic content developer and creative consultant for numerous Arab projects and streaming platforms. His latest television drama is the 2026 series "Ward Ala Ful We Yasmeen", while his recent film work includes the feature "6 Days" (2025) and the short film "I Don't Care if the world collapses" (2025).
Workshop details:
Dates:
8 sessions taking place in the following dates:
Wednesday, 30 September, 2026
Thursday, 1 October, 2026
Sunday, 4 October, 2026
Monday, 5 October, 2026
Wednesday, 7 October, 2026
Thursday, 8 October, 2026
Sunday, 11 October, 2026
Monday, 12 October, 2026
Time: from 6:30 pm - to 10:00 pm each session.
Venue: EFPC Headquarters: Kasr El Nile, Downtown, Cairo, Egypt
