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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
MassCom, 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 is a photographer and filmmaker who has worked with a multitude of national and international entities including British Council, US Consulate, SOC Films, Business Insider, Mirinda, Jazz, Shan, and various other brands. Winning both local and global accolades for her narrative and commercial work, she has made over 7 webseries, multiple short films, documentaries, and digital ads. Her photography has been exhibited at the Royal Overseas League and the Commonwealth Annual Meeting, while her films have made it to international platforms like Zee5. Currently working as a producer at Myco, an international OTT platform, she produces multiple international and local shows for broad audiences. She also teaches Photography and Filmmaking at various Universities in Karachi.
