Within the Framework of the Gaza International Women's Film Festival

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**Project Overview**

This specialized training program in cinema and filmmaking is presented within the framework of the Gaza International Women's Film Festival's objectives. It targets 20 female participants from Gaza, providing them with both fundamental and advanced skills in filmmaking. The program will realize depending on the political and security situation in  2025, combining direct training with local instructors and remote training with international experts.

**Program Objectives**

1. Develop participants' skills in various aspects of filmmaking

2. Provide a platform for expressing Palestinian women's issues through cinema

3. Build the capacities of female professionals in Gaza's film industry

4. Enhance cultural exchange between participants and international trainers

5. Contribute to the production of cinematic works that reflect the reality and aspirations of Palestinian women

6. Create a network of young female filmmakers in Gaza

**Target Audience**

* 20 female participants from Gaza

* Age group: 18-35 years

* Diverse backgrounds: Students and graduates of media, arts, design, and other fields

* Interest in cinema and visual production

* Commitment to attending all phases of the program

**Trainers and Experts**

* **Local Trainers**: Specialized instructors in various areas of filmmaking

* **International Trainers**: Experts from different countries participating via the Internet

* **Guest Speakers**: Directors, producers, and screenwriters participating in special sessions

**Expected Outcomes**

1. 5 short films (one film per group)

2. 20 qualified trainees in the field of filmmaking

3. Screening of the films at the Gaza International Women's Film Festival

4. Documentation of the training program experience for replication in future years

5. Providing opportunities for the produced films to participate in Arab and international festivals

**Final Evaluation**:

1. Evaluation of final films by a specialized committee

2. Measurement of acquired skills compared to initial levels

3. Trainers' assessment of participants

**Follow-up**:

1. Establishing a network of cinema program graduates

2. Following up with participants for one year after program completion

3. Providing opportunities for participation in future film projects

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**Sustainability**

1. Establishing a sustainable group of female filmmakers in Gaza

2. Providing a permanent platform for showcasing participants' productions

3. Making training materials available to interested individuals outside the program

4. Encouraging participants to transfer knowledge to others in the local community

5. Planning for advanced courses in subsequent years

**Conclusion**

This program represents a unique opportunity to empower young women in Gaza through cinematic art and contributes to achieving the objectives of the Gaza International Women's Film Festival in developing the film industry in Palestine. By combining local training and international expertise, the program will open new horizons for participants and contribute to enriching the Palestinian cinematic landscape.