Theater and film experts Fatima Al-Banawi, Lana Komsany lend expertise to Saudi summer camp
DUBAI: Saudi filmmaker Fatima Al-Banawi is set to take part in a two week summer program for children in Jeddah hosted by Alf Wad Productions.
The two programs aimed at children are titled 'Little Theater Stars Camp' and 'Camp Journey to the World of Cinema.' The programs run for two weeks.
The schedule focuses on teaching theatrical experiences by allowing children to write a play inspired by their ideas. In addition to writing a script, the participants will design the costumes and help in building the set for the production.
From lighting to sound and storytelling, the program will offer a holistic understanding of what it takes to bring a theater production to life.
Led by instructor Lana Komsany and supervised by Al-Banawi, the programs will conclude with a performance in front of a live audience.
A post shared by Alf Wad | ألفُ وادٍ (@alfwadproductions)
Al-Banawi is recognized for her roles in 'Barakah Meets Barakah' and the Saudi thriller 'Route 10.'
She made her directorial debut with 'Basma,' in which she also plays the titular role of a young Saudi woman who returns to her hometown of Jeddah after studying in the US. Back home, she is confronted with her father's mental illness, strained family ties, and the challenge of reconnecting with a past life that no longer feels familiar.
'I really went into cinema — in 2015 with my first feature as an actress — with one intention: to bridge the gap between the arts and social impact and psychology,' she previously told Arab News. 'And I was able to come closer to this union when I positioned myself as a writer-director, more so than as an actor.'
The film debuted on Netflix in 2024.
Meanwhile, Qamsani specializes in film and theater, with extensive experience in directing, acting, and writing, and is known for her work in creative training.
Alfwad Productions is a Saudi Arabia-based creative arts organization focused on nurturing young talent through performance, storytelling, and cultural education. The organization runs year-round programs that blend theater, music, and visual arts.
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