Presented by SFC Film Festival | Two-Day Hands-On Workshop

Turn complex science into compelling cinema. This practical two day workshop gives emerging creators, students, and curious storytellers the essential tools to develop, script, and plan a high quality 3 to 5 minute science short film using accessible gear like smartphones.

Facilitated directly by award winning filmmaker and festival director Masoud Varjavandi, alongside guest industry insights, this workshop demystifies both scientific storytelling and independent film craft. Rather than getting lost in technical jargon, you will focus on narrative structure, accessible production workflows, and practical planning so you are fully prepared to shoot your film independently.

Every attendee walks away with a production ready shooting script, a comprehensive technical roadmap, and an exclusive pathway to submit their finished project into the SFC Academy Short Film competition category at our upcoming SFC science film festival.

Workshop Prerequisite

Watch: Complete our free, self paced online documentary foundations course prior to Day 1: Online Documentary Course

Prepare: Arrive with an idea for a 3 to 5 minute science story, an interesting scientific question, or a research topic you want to explore on screen.

Who Should Attend

Open to secondary and tertiary students, adult learners, science enthusiasts, and emerging creators. No previous filmmaking experience is required.

What to Bring

A smartphone with sufficient free storage and a charging cable. Latest model smartphones are recommended with plenty of storage and modern cameras.

Blackmagic Camera App pre-installed.

Wired or wireless headphones.

A laptop, tablet, or notebook for scriptwriting.

Your initial 3 to 5 minute science story idea.

Attendance options: You may register for Day 1, Day 2, or both. We recommend attending both days for comprehensive feedback across the entire process. However, single day registration is welcome if you only need story and script development (Day 1) or already have a completed script and purely need technical production guidance (Day 2).