Formal InstituteAOFilm & Media
Academy of Arts
Higher Institute of Cinema
Cairo · EgyptDirecting, screenwriting, production, cinematography, editing, sound, animation and production design.
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MEMO training directory
Courses & training.
Academies, film schools, workshops, masterclasses, labs, bootcamps and on-set training across the MENA creative industries.
47 courses & training entriesOfficial links are shown when verified; listings are continuously expanded.
Vendor TrainingACinematography
AMT
Professional Camera Vendor Workshops
Riyadh · Saudi ArabiaVendor-led professional camera and imaging workshops including major cinema and photography systems.
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WorkshopAFCostume & Styling
Arab Film School
Costume Design Workshop
Riyadh · Saudi ArabiaCostume design training covering script breakdown, character research, palettes, fabrics, department workflow and budgeting.
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AcademyAFFilm & Media
Arab Film School
Film Workshops — Riyadh
Riyadh · Saudi ArabiaRiyadh workshops spanning cinematography, acting, costume, writing and production.
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AcademyAFFilm & Media
Arab Film School
Filmmaking & Professional Workshops — Cairo
Cairo · EgyptProfessional filmmaking workshops covering directing, cinematography, acting, screenwriting, production, advertising production, costume and art direction.
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Film SchoolBFFilm & Media
Beirut Film Center
Film Craft Training
Beirut · LebanonTraining in directing, camera, post, sound and color.
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Film SchoolBFCinematography
Beirut Film Institute
Directing & Cinematography Training
Beirut · LebanonFilm education focused on directing and cinematography.
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LabBSScreenwriting
Birthmark Scenario
Screenwriting Development Workshops
Cairo · EgyptSpecialized screenplay and script-development workshops.
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AcademyCFFilm & Media
Casablanca Film Academy
Cinema Professional Training
Casablanca · MoroccoTraining across acting, editing, sound, script, production management, administration and continuity.
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Independent WorkshopsCWPost Production
Cima Way
Cinema Craft Courses
Cairo · EgyptCinema training with courses including color and production-related craft.
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Industry ProgramCMFilmmaking
Creative Media Authority
Arab Film Studio Programs
Abu Dhabi · United Arab EmiratesProfessional film workshops and development programs supporting emerging and working filmmakers.
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LabDFProducing
Doha Film Institute
Producers Lab
Doha · QatarProducer-focused lab for project development, financing, packaging and international production strategy.
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Industry ProgramDPContent & Podcast
Dubai Press Club
Arab Podcast Program
Dubai · United Arab EmiratesTraining focused on podcast storytelling, audio and video production.
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Industry ProgramEMBroadcast & Production
Egyptian Media Production City — Upskill Center
Media Production Training
Giza · EgyptTechnical and production training linked to studios, broadcast, décor, editing, color and media production environments.
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AcademyEAFilm & Media
El Adl Academy
Industry Training Tracks
Cairo · EgyptTraining tracks in acting, directing, writing, cinematography, editing, sound, producing and production management, with practical on-set components.
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Online CourseEAPost Production
Elgendy Academy
Editing & DaVinci Color Training
Online · EgyptTraining focused on video editing and DaVinci Resolve color grading.
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AcademyEMHair & Makeup
ELI Makeup Academy
Special Effects Makeup Course
Dubai · United Arab EmiratesScreen-focused SFX makeup training including sculpting, casting, prosthetics, wounds, bruises and character transformation.
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Film SchoolEJFilm & Media
Elnahda Jesuit Cairo Film School
Filmmaking Workshop
Cairo · EgyptPractical filmmaking cycle covering screenwriting, cinematography, sound, editing and directing, typically culminating in short-film production.
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University ProgramEUFilm & Media
ESLSCA University
School of Cinematic Studies
Cairo · EgyptCinematic studies covering directing, cinematography, editing, sound, VFX, SFX makeup, production design, film business and commercials.
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LabFPFilmmaking
FilmLab Palestine
Film Education & Project Development
Ramallah · PalestineFilm education and project-development initiatives supporting filmmakers and emerging talent.
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LabHJFilmmaking
Hayy Jameel
Creative Lab Film Academy
Jeddah · Saudi ArabiaLong-form filmmaking development with mentorship and practical production components.
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AcademyIFFilm & Media
Innovative Film Academy
Professional Film Training
Abu Dhabi · United Arab EmiratesTraining in filmmaking, cinematography, lighting, sound design, animation, post-production and podcasting.
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Specialist WorkshopIAHair & Makeup
Islam Alex
Prosthetics & SFX Makeup Training
Cairo · EgyptSpecialist training in prosthetics, creature design and special-effects makeup for screen.
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AcademyMKHair & Makeup
Manzoor Khan Academy
Hair & Makeup for Screen
Dubai · United Arab EmiratesHair and makeup training for film, commercials, fashion and camera work.
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