Launched by the Dubai Films and Games Commission (DFGC), part of the Dubai Media Council, in January 2025 in partnership with the UK's National Film and Television School (NFTS) and Prime Video. This week-long program supported Dubai-based emerging writers and producers at a critical stage of their careers. Participants were guided through concept and character development, narrative structure, audience strategy, marketing, packaging, and international co-production models
The program was led by experts from NFTS and Big Light Productions, with direct participation from executive leaders at Amazon MGM Studios and specialised trainers from NFTS. The program concluded with a pitching session presented to a panel of regional and international commissioners
Concept and character development
Narrative structure and audience strategy
Marketing, packaging, and international co-production models
Final pitching session before regional and international commissioners
January 2025
Date
National Film and Television School (NFTS), Prime Video
Partners
Dubai-based emerging writers and producers
Who it's for
One week
Duration
