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Broadcast Pro
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan opens fifth round of Film Consultancy Programme
The initiative is designed to support Arab women filmmakers working on fiction or documentary projects at any stage of production. Applications are now open for the fifth round of the Film Consultancy Programme, organised by Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan, which offers support to filmmakers across the Arab world. The deadline for submissions is May 5, and applications can be made via an online form. This programme provides technical support and specialised advice from professional female filmmakers to creators working on documentary or fiction projects at various stages of production. It runs three times a year, with each three-month cycle selecting three projects to participate. The advisory committee for this round includes six prominent female filmmakers from the Arab world: Palestinian editor Ruba Haj Yahya, Lebanese producer Jana Wehbe, French-Lebanese editor Gladys Joujou, director of photography Jocelyne Abi Gebrayel, sound designer and director Rana Eid and Egyptian director Amal Ramsis, who is also the founder and director of Caravan Between Cinemas. Amal Ramsis explained that since the programme's launch in January 2024, it has uncovered numerous exceptional film projects that had not received the attention they deserved, despite their artistic and narrative potential. Many of these projects come from filmmakers across the Arab world who lack access to the limited support available in the market. Ramsis emphasised the need for new mechanisms to support Arab cinema and help filmmakers establish themselves in a competitive industry. The programme also tracks the progress of projects from previous rounds, allowing filmmakers to reapply and receive ongoing support for their development over a longer period. Ramsis noted that the primary aim is to ensure filmmakers feel they have a protective body that supports their projects and gives them a real opportunity to succeed. The Film Consultancy Programme is part of the broader activities of the Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan, which was founded in 2008 in Egypt as an independent initiative managed by female filmmakers. The organisation works to amplify women's roles in the film industry by hosting screenings of films made by women from around the world, building an international network of female filmmakers, and providing education and training in documentary filmmaking. It also supports women's film projects throughout the production process.
CairoScene
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Arab Women Filmmakers Invited to Apply for Film Support Programme
The consultancy programme provides hands-on support to Arab filmmakers working on fiction and documentary projects. Apr 24, 2025 Applications are now open for the fifth round of the Film Consultancy Programme organised by Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan. The initiative is designed to support Arab women filmmakers working on fiction or documentary projects at any stage of production. Conducted three times a year, each three-month cycle selects three projects to receive tailored support from an advisory committee composed of six prominent Arab women filmmakers. The current committee includes a Palestinian editor, a Lebanese producer, a French-Lebanese editor, a director of photography, a sound designer-director, and the programme's Egyptian founder-director. Together, they provide both technical advice and creative guidance to participants. Since its launch in January 2024, the programme has highlighted numerous high-quality Arab film projects that lack sufficient industry support, particularly in terms of funding and development opportunities. The initiative is currently working to establish alternative pathways for filmmakers facing the challenges of a competitive market and limited institutional backing. It not only monitors the progress of previously selected projects but also encourages re-application, fostering long-term development and visibility for creators. Organizers have emphasized the programme's role in helping promising film projects avoid stagnation or abandonment. The consultancy initiative is part of a broader platform developed by Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan, an Egypt-based collective founded in 2008 and run entirely by women. Beyond consultancy, the group provides support through film screenings, educational programs, and training in documentary directing, editing, and cinematography. It also works to strengthen international networks among women filmmakers, with a special focus on the Arab region. The deadline to apply for this cycle is May 5th.
Daily News Egypt
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily News Egypt
Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan opens 5th round of Film Consultancy Programme for Arab filmmakers
Applications are now open for the fifth round of the Film Consultancy Programme organised by Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan, aimed at filmmakers across the Arab world. The submission deadline for this round is 5 May. Applications can be submitted via an online form: The programme provides technical support and specialised advice from professional female filmmakers to creators working on documentary or fiction projects at various stages of production. Held three times annually, each three-month cycle selects three projects for participation. The advisory committee comprises six prominent female filmmakers from the Arab world: Palestinian editor Ruba Haj Yahya; Lebanese producer Jana Wehbe; French-Lebanese editor Gladys Joujou; director of photography Jocelyne Abi Gebrayel; sound designer and director Rana Eid; and Egyptian director Amal Ramsis, who is the founder and director of Caravan Between Cinemas. Amal Ramsis stated that the programme, since its launch in January 2024, 'revealed the existence of a large number of outstanding film projects that did not receive sufficient attention, despite what they carry of promising artistic and narrative potential.' She explained that while these projects originate from filmmakers across the Arab world, 'most are unable to access the limited support opportunities available in the market.' Ramsis emphasised the importance of 'creating new mechanisms to support Arab cinema,' to invest in the potential of filmmakers 'who are still seeking a foothold in a highly competitive cinematic landscape.' She noted the programme also monitors the progress of projects from previous rounds, allowing filmmakers the opportunity to re-apply to 'accompany the development of these projects over a longer period.' She added, 'The primary goal is that the makers of these films feel that there is a supporting body that protects their projects from disappearing and gives them a real chance to emerge.' The Film Consultancy Programme is part of Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan's broader activities supporting filmmakers in the Arab world. Founded as an independent initiative in Egypt in 2008, the organisation is managed by female filmmakers. Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan aims to support women's role in the film industry through travelling and online screenings of films made by women globally. It also seeks to build an international network of female filmmakers, particularly from the Arab world. Furthermore, the organisation is active in film education, training women in creative documentary techniques including directing, production, editing, and cinematography, and supports women's film projects throughout the production process.
