UAE director Nahla Al Fahad offers advice during #StayHome filmmaking class

She offered tips on how to document these unique times

That Oscar may be closer than you think if you tune into Dubai Studio City's latest initiative. The UAE media hub recently held a live and interactive session on its Instagram page with Emirati filmmaker Nahla Al Fahad, as part of "Reel Talks", a digital weekly series featuring leading regional industry figures.
Al Fahd reflected on the current exceptional circumstances which have affected various sectors including filmmaking and cinema. She also highlighted the opportunity upon which you could capitalise during these times to develop skills and build in-depth knowledge by carefully studying successful experiences in the world of filmmaking and video production.
She also called on content makers, films directors and producers to document these unique stay-at-home moments by using resources and equipment available, including smartphones, because everyone will want to remember them in the future.
Here are a few talking points Al Fahad covered:
1-   Observing and studying existing films and successful drama constantly,and identifying the filming process, the lighting and cameras used. She also advised the audience to check content that highlights the "making of" of these films
2-   Reading is important for any individual. It broadens the creative horizon, enriches knowledge and adds a new dimension to anyone's work.
3-   Writing is also important. One does not need to be an expert at it. Putting thoughts down on paper allow all creatives working in the filmmaking industry and not just scriptwriters to visualise their work and asses it ahead of embarking on the task.
Al Fahad believes major achievements have been recorded in the UAE as a result of the availability of a nurturing environment, advanced infrastructure, facilities and modern equipment, especially those provided by Dubai Studio City, such as the largest soundstages in the Middle East. This has enabled the community to attract Hollywood and Bollywood producers to the Emirate, as well as contribute to the success of many local, regional and international works.