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Over a 100 participants attended the workshop!

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Sony x Skills360 Master Class

We’re proud to partner with Sony Alpha Universe to bring you an exclusive opportunity:

Sony Masterclass: Filmmaking & Beyond, a two-day, hands-on workshop built for emerging creatives who are ready to turn passion into impact.

Location

1st floor, Uzma Plaza, Plot No. 20/A, 1/6, Main Shahrah-e-Faisal Rd, Pakistan Employees Co-Operative Housing Society, Block 6, PECHS, Karachi.

Date

Saturday, July 19th & Sunday, July 20th, 2025

Duration

2 Full Days (10:00 AM – 5:30 PM each day)

Filmmaking and Beyond

That’s a wrap, people!

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Speaker

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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

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A One of a Kind Collaboration

The event brought together aspiring filmmakers for an intensive crash course designed to teach real-time filmmaking skills. From concept to creation, participants gained hands-on experience and essential industry insights to kick-start their filmmaking journeys.

The workshop served as a platform for creative growth, with select participants now being considered for nomination on the official Sony Alpha Universe website — a major step toward professional recognition in the filmmaking community.

Prerequisite for Participants

All participants must come prepared with a concept for a short film, documentary, or hybrid project. These ideas will be refined during the workshop and may be selected for the 3-month production phase. Participants may join as pre-formed teams or be grouped into teams during the workshop. Master trainer alongside mentors will help evaluate and refine submitted ideas, and will also present a few curated concepts for those who need inspiration or wish to collaborate.

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What Did You Miss in The Workshop

Day 1

  • All participants came prepared with a concept for a short film, documentary, or hybrid project.
  • Scriptwriting sessions were conducted to help participants develop strong narrative structures.
  • Camera classes were held to demonstrate the use and impact of high-tech filmmaking tools.
  • Team Sony shared their exclusive screenplay worksheet, enabling participants to effectively translate ideas into scripts.
  • Each team was assigned a dedicated instructor for personalized guidance.
  • Participants received hands-on training in lighting, camera operation, and on-set screening practices.
  • Sony gear was provided to shoot mock footage, helping participants grasp practical aspects like lighting setups and framing techniques.
  • A detailed session was conducted by Zainab, who broke down the technical science of filmmaking, including aperture, exposure, and other key camera settings.
  • Everyone pitched their first draft idea by the end of Day 1 of Filmmaking and Beyond Workshop.
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Day 2

  • Zainab started the day with a powerpoint presentation explaining the art of refining your script and other filmmaking lessons based on field experience.
  • The participants were directed to Sony’s future film festival website where they'll be submitting their short film when done.
  • Some participants were guided in delivering better stories that had an impact.
  • Previous day classes were given another rundown to help participants memorise every detail of filmmaking.
  • Everyone pitched their refined and perfected script ideas and winners were announced.
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Workshop Outcome - Better Than we Expected!

  • Participants had the opportunity to hone their skills with the help of internationally certified mentors.
  • Four winning teams from the workshop were shortlisted for full-fledged production.
  • The winning teams received 50,000 and PKR 100,000 in production funding over a span of 3 months from The Coach360. Mentors were assigned to manage each team, offering support including contingency and festival funding.
  • Continued mentorship and access to professional equipment were provided throughout the 3-month production phase.
  • At the end of the 3 months, a special screening event was held to showcase the films produced under The Coach360 banner.
  • Selected projects were featured on Sony’s official website, giving participants a platform for broader recognition.
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