Stories Film Lab 2025: Supporting Emerging Voices in Syrian Cinema

Madaniya’s Damascus headquarters is hosting the Stories Film Lab 2025 throughout July and August. This intensive training initiative brings together a diverse group of emerging Syrian filmmakers to strengthen their skills in documentary and short fiction filmmaking.

Over the course of a month, participants engage in training sessions on creative writing, visual storytelling, and the interpretation of image and reality. The programme also includes one-on-one mentorship with experienced cinematic professionals, curated film screenings, and group discussions exploring the link between cinema, memory, and collective experience. The lab concludes with internal project showcases, paving the way for selected film ideas to move into the next phase of production and support.