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Documenting Stories, Inspiring Change
Conducted by
Zainab Nasir
A documentary workshop tailored for documentary storytellers to learn how to create impactful documentaries by providing access to the requisite knowledge and craftwork.
October 24, Thursday - October 25, Friday
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
KUBS Auditorium, Karachi University Business School, Karachi University, Pakistan
Workshops Description
A comprehensive two-day documentary filmmaking workshop curated to equipp aspiring filmmakers with the practical knowledge, creative techniques, and industry insights they need to create compelling documentaries. The workshop will cover every stage of making documentaries —from conceptualization to the final stages of the production process. Participants will engage in practical sessions covering hands-on techniques for shooting interviews and capturing compelling footage, and will also learn post-profuction tips and effective strategies for making their documentaries compelling and appealing to audiences.
Who Can Attend
The workshop will target aspiring filmmakers, film students, video journalists, media professionals, and independent filmmakers, all seeking to enhance their documentary filmmaking skills and gain practical experience.
Agenda
Welcome & overview of trainer and workshop
Documentary basics: storytelling, cinematography, sound, editing
Types of documentaries
Filmmaking tips: pre-production, production, post-production
Ethical practices
Story selection and archival footage use
Interview techniques
Group documentary exercise with feedback
Closing remarks & Q&A
Zainab Nasir
Zainab Nasir, a film graduate from the University of Karachi, is an acclaimed Film Director and Producer with experience working for major clients like the British Council, USAID, Business Insider, and brands such as Mirinda and Jazz. She has directed over seven web series, numerous short films, documentaries, and digital ads, earning local and international recognition. Her work has been featured at prestigious events like the Royal Overseas League in London and the Commonwealth Annual Meeting in Rwanda, with films on platforms like Zee5. Currently, she heads production of content for the OTT platform MyCo and teaches filmmaking at universities in Karachi.
