THE DIRECTOR'S CHOICE By Acclaimed Egyptian Director Amr Salama
THE DIRECTOR'S CHOICE
With Acclaimed Egyptian Director Amr Salama
35 Choices. One Career. Yours to Direct.
From First Vision to First Film — and Beyond.
Every great film begins with a choice. Every great director is shaped by hundreds of them.
Join acclaimed Egyptian filmmaker Amr Salama at HAFA Art Studio for an exclusive 5-day, 20-hour filmmaking and directing masterclass that takes you beyond the classroom and into the real creative, practical, and personal decisions that shape a director's journey.
From discovering your unique cinematic voice to directing actors, leading a film set, navigating the industry, and building a sustainable career, this immersive experience is designed to help you turn your filmmaking ambitions into reality.
🎬 5 ESSENTIAL CHAPTERS. 35 CAREER-DEFINING CHOICES.
01 — FIND YOUR VOICE
Discover your cinematic identity, develop your storytelling style, and identify the stories worth telling.
02 — MASTER THE ART OF CHOICE
Explore the creative decisions behind scripts, casting, characters, performances, visual style, and cinematic storytelling.
03 — TURN VISION INTO REALITY
Learn how to lead a film set, collaborate with actors and crew, manage production challenges, and bring your creative vision to the screen.
04 — NAVIGATE THE INDUSTRY
Understand how to select projects, collaborate with producers, build professional relationships, handle challenges, and create opportunities in the film industry.
05 — BUILD A CAREER THAT LASTS
Go beyond making your first film. Develop the creative confidence, resilience, judgment, and long-term strategy needed to launch, grow, and sustain a directing career.
📅 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
5 Days | 20 Hours of Filmmaking & Directing
Sunday, November 29, 2026: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday, November 30, 2026: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday, December 1, 2026: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, December 4, 2026: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, December 5, 2026: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: HAFA Art Studio | Fountain Valley, California
🎯 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Aspiring directors, emerging filmmakers, film students, screenwriters, content creators, and passionate storytellers ready to take their craft to the next level.
Whether you're preparing to direct your first short film or looking to build a long-term career in cinema, this masterclass offers valuable insights drawn from Amr Salama's filmmaking journey.
🎟️ REGISTRATION & PRICING
🔥 EARLY BIRD — $499
Available through November 15, 2026!
Register early and save $200.
REGULAR ADMISSION — $699
Starting November 16, 2026.
Your registration includes the complete 5-day, 20-hour masterclass.
⚠️ LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
An intimate, interactive learning experience designed to encourage meaningful discussions, creative exploration, and direct engagement with Amr Salama.
35 Choices. One Career. Yours to Direct.
Your next film begins with your next choice. Make it count.
Presented by HAFA Art Studio | Hollywood Arab Film Association