About 
 
The Arab Producers Lab (APL) is an immersive program aimed at Arab producers and directors working on their first or second narrative feature films, the program is in collaboration with the European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs (EAVE), Europe’s leading training, development, and networking organization for producers.
 
The Lab focuses on strengthening the skills of producers by enabling them to understand and contribute to the entire creative production process. During the lab’s five intensive days, the producers and directors will experience training sessions through the film they are working on. The sessions will include one-on-one and group sessions with internationally acclaimed producing experts focusing on packaging, financing, co-production, international markets and sales, as well as more specific territories like the MENA and EU.
 
Each round will include 6 to 8 participating producers and writer/director teams with feature narrative projects aiming to equip Arab producers with the necessary skills to engage in the creative production process actively, prioritizing talent identification, script development, and project advancement. The Lab provides comprehensive insights into MENA, European, and global markets, aiding producers in audience identification, product packaging, partnership building, and securing production and distribution financing. 
 
Additionally, it offers insight into financial and corporate development, underlining the importance of long-term viability for competitiveness. The Lab fosters cooperation, co-financing, and co-production among Arab producers as crucial strategies for success in a competitive landscape. It also creates opportunities for Arab producers to collaborate with industry leaders, expanding networks, improving quality, and increasing production feasibility. Furthermore, The Lab enhances understanding of rapid changes in media industries, including shifts in distribution, exhibition, and emerging market opportunities such as video on demand (VOD) and digital distribution. 
 
Ultimately, the Lab aims to empower Arab producers to establish unique industry voices and contribute to its evolution.
 

About EAVE
 
EAVE is Europe’s leading training, development, and networking organization for producers. In addition to its flagship program, the renowned EAVE Producers Workshop, the organization is involved in various programs in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Canada, Africa, and the Middle East.
 
Founded in 1988, EAVE’s objectives are to provide professional training opportunities and to bring producers from different regions of the world together to facilitate co-production relationships. EAVE’s unique international network comprises over 3,000 producers and key decision-makers (funders, sales agents, distributors, commissioning editors, etc.). For more information, visit the EAVE’s website: https://eave.org/
 
 
For further information and inquiries please write to [email protected] or call The Royal Film Commission at 0096264642266, ext. 700 or 701.