Before joining any course in “Filmmaking”

It is no secret to anyone that the field of “filmmaking” as a profession is, by its nature, unknown to many who do not work in it, that is, there is great ignorance of the nature of the field and the job tasks in it, and the fact that this field is not limited only to films. Some people always try to exploit the lack of knowledge of young people and those interested in this artistic field, to provide training courses under very broad and broad names whose content has nothing to do with the concept of filmmaking. In this article, we would like to provide some advice and basic points that everyone should pay attention to before joining or investing in any course, academy, diploma, or any activity under any name that uses the word “filmmaking” in the cheap marketing form that is now being spread by some.

The reality of the term “filmmaking” It may seem at first glance that this promising and bright term will offer many promises that meet the desires of those who would like to enter the field of cinema and television. But unfortunately, since eleven years ago, and perhaps much more, this term has become just a populist marketing cliché (a cliche), with a great influence on the ears of young people who are full of enthusiasm to learn and eagerly enter the world of the arts, specifically in the field of cinema and television. The reality of working in the field is what many people do not know. We, as workers in this field, do not consider this term a valuable term. In fact, it is a term that if heard from someone indicates that he is still at a beginner level in the field. The word “filmmaker” is a word in itself that contradicts a lot of the concept of work in the field of cinema and television, which is work based on organized group work.

Within a team, there is no “maker” of films, but rather there is a huge group and army of creators and artists in various specialized fields, and they all, in turn, without any distinction, contribute to making the film or the visual artistic material. Moreover, the word “filmmaker” does not exactly describe what some people think it means. Is the word “filmmaker” a director?

Or a screenwriter?

Or a photographer? Or perhaps a forgiver?

Or maybe Montier?

Or a product? Please don't tell me that you are all of these at the same time. Be aware of exploitation. If you come across an advertisement or an offer for a course, diploma, or workshop with the word “filmmaking” in its title, do not rush to pay and join it. Beware of exploitation and deception. You must first know the nature of the content that will be presented within the course. Is it my specialty?

That is, does it mean specializing students in a specific field, such as screenwriting, cinematography, or video editing, for example? Or is the content a “collection of titles” for all artistic disciplines? Certificates and their importance Do not be drawn to words such as “accredited certificate.” The nature of work in cinema and television does not require presenting a certificate in order to guarantee that you will get work. No one, nor any production company, recognizes any certificate outside of the scientific academic certificates issued by official universities or international institutes accredited by companies specialized in the field such as: Arri, Red.

And others. Even if you have obtained a number of certificates in the field, the main factor for employment or obtaining work, and the most important of these certificates is: the breadth of your knowledge and personal relationships in the artistic community and your works that speak of your experience. The field, by its nature, depends mainly on relationships. I know such-and-such director, and he knows the nature of my work and my artistic orientation. He will suggest me for the works that he will work on based on that knowledge, and the same applies if I were known to several directors or producers and had many acquaintances in the environment. As for the traditional method of possessing a number of certificates, this mechanism is not useful in this field.

Academic meaning and accreditation When you read the word “accredited certificate,” you have to know what the nature of this accreditation is. Does that word mean that it is accredited by the local market? For example, does it allow its holders to enter the field faster? Especially since there are some countries in the world that are distinguished by providing educational series offered by professional unions and production companies to provide new cadres in the labor sector. Is this what we are talking about?

Or is it methodologically accredited by a university or institute that is not directly affiliated with the labor market? Or is the word “certified” a meaningless word thrown between the lines and words to attract more people who are passionate about the field and exploit their ambitions?

According to the Cambridge dictionary definition

Academic or academic is the subject taught in a scientific curriculum in schools and universities. According to the Collins Dictionary definition: The term “academic” is used to describe things related to work done in schools, colleges and universities, especially work that involves study and thinking rather than practical or technical skills. We can say that this is one of the reasons that prevented us from calling Radeef’s blog “academic.” Here we share our experiences and technical and artistic knowledge outside academic frameworks and without official academic supervision accredited by a university, school, or institute. The use of the word “academic” has the responsibilities that follow this description, and it has foundations, rules, and specifications that oblige its owner to be an academic first and for its content to be based on the correct academic concept.

Therefore, we stress once again the necessity of paying attention to any course you wish to enter, especially if it bears titles such as “academic,” “accredited certificate,” or “accreditation.” All of these words are maliciously used for purely marketing and commercial purposes that have no relation to their true meaning. Therefore, when we change our way of thinking about certificates and courses, and realize that any course we join is our own knowledge acquisition that no one cares about. What people care about is translating the impact of the totality of our academic, cognitive and technical achievements on the artistic work we produce. Other than that, everything you do in terms of courses, courses and artistic workshops is a self-investment and nothing more. Understanding this point will help you a lot in determining where to invest your money in the right way, and producing a film may contribute. Within the same budget as the cost of the professional course you are seeking to enroll in, it provides more knowledge and experience than the information provided by that course. In conclusion, I would like to remind you that you can send your inquiries by clicking on

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