There are two types of people in this world, the first type watches a movie and is satisfied with enjoying watching the movie, and there is another type that immerses itself in the details and making of the movie, and feels the increase of the adrenaline hormone whenever he watches a movie, his pupils dilate, his heartbeat accelerates, and he is overwhelmed with curiosity about the world The film industry, as if his eyes see what others do not see, in terms of plot, lighting and directing.
If you are one of those people and want to become a filmmaker, there are many ways and opportunities to become one of them or perhaps the whole team.
Film your first film
After making sure that you are interested in this field, you have to roll up your sleeves and start experimenting for yourself. Fortunately, thanks to the huge changes in filmmaking techniques, and with the presence of the Internet, filmmaking has become available to everyone. This, in turn, means huge opportunities for independent filmmakers.
It is not important that it be a great movie, but the important thing is that you start, start writing the film treatment (the initial construction of the scenario), then write the script (scenes), then choose the location for filming, perhaps it is your room or the roof of your house or any filming location that you feel is appropriate For your idea, if your film needs actors, seek the help of your friends or family members.
With the simplest tools you can start making your first movie:
If you don't have actors for your first movie, try to write an idea that doesn't depend on people. Open the camera or your phone's camera, and start filming the scenes, each one separately or at once (One-Shot). In both cases, you will need a final step, which is montage (synthesis or composition) to add an introduction and conclusion to the movie.
And if you shoot your film, each scene separately, you will need more montages to link your film together, and every time you make a film try to develop yourself, the second time you can add music to your film, or record the sound with better sound equipment And every time you will notice the development of your films until you reach a film that you can show and win in competitions and grants funded for independent filmmaking, which is the next step for your journey.
Of course, there are other solutions if you cannot make a film on your own, such as joining cinema education schools or workshops, and in both cases you must rely on yourself at some point and make a film, whether by yourself or with a group.
Festivals and competitions you can attend
48 Hour Film Festival
Can you write, produce and shoot a short film in 48 hours? This action-packed competition gives you only 48 hours to produce a short film. The nominees participate in workshops and intensive courses over 3 days before the race against time begins to make a film. Films in the short films corner of the Cannes Film Festival, and the winner will receive a cash prize of $ 250.
International Short Film Festival Oberhausen
The International Short Film Festival Oberhausen is one of the oldest short film festivals in the world. Founded in 1954, the festival organizes a German competition and an international competition. For children and youth films, in addition to the best film award, the festival also provides visitors with an equipped video library, and has an archive of short films from more than 60 years of cinema history.
Global Mobile Film Awards
The Global Mobile Film Awards are held annually via the Internet. The ceremony is open to filmmakers who shoot their films with phones only, and who have won official awards in any film festival or film/video competition. Filmmakers can also submit their film for a GMFA nomination. The festival in which you won the award can submit the nomination on your behalf.
Our Films
The Middle East's First Portal for Crowdfunding for Creative Projects Many filmmakers are increasingly relying on co-production and crowdfunding to develop and fund their creative projects.
These websites help you to identify and combine sources of funding for your project and enhance its attractiveness to distributors and investors so that you can make your film and submit it in international competitions and festivals.
Filmmakers have a hand in every aspect of the production process Filmmakers wear many hats, work long erratic hours, and endure extreme weather conditions, and this can lead to many opportunities in a more specialized side of filmmaking.
So do not give up, and you will find and learn something new with every project you write or visualize.. Learn as much as you can about film theory and you will soon reach your goals.