SYNC School

In this Screenwriting workshop (and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity) with Mohamed Hesham Obayya, you’ll explore what it truly means to build stories from observation, analysis, and human behavior.

Starting from real-life moments and hidden motivations, you’ll learn how to develop ideas, construct complex characters, and shape stories with strong emotional and dramatic foundations.

Obayya is an Egyptian screenwriter and journalist who worked in Egyptian and Arab media before transitioning into screenwriting. His work tackles research-driven and socially complex topics, including sexual exploitation (60 Minutes), extremism (Bi Tolo’ El Rouh), religion and politics (Resalet El Imam), surrogacy and abortion (Selat Rahm), and digital betting (Montaha El Salahia). He has won multiple awards, including Best Screenplay at the Arab Drama Critics Awards for Bi Tolo’ El Rouh, and contributed to Fi Kol Osbou’ Yom Gomaa, which was nominated for an International Emmy. His debut feature film Banat El Basha premiered at Cairo International Film Festival 2025.

In this 3-day workshop, you’ll learn all about:
- Developing story ideas from observation and real-life situations.
- Understanding emotional logic and hidden motivations behind characters.
- The know how to building characters with clear wants, needs, and transformation arcs.
- Writing complex characters
- Structuring stories through idea, world, character, and events.
- How to balance realism with dramatic impact

This workshop is for Beginners. There will be an in-class and after-class assignment and you will receive a certificate upon completion of your workshop.

Register now through the link in bio!

Dates and timings (Online, Cairo Time):
20th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm
21st of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm
24th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm

*This workshop is in Arabic/English
*You can get a refund maximum 4 days before the course. If you need a refund after that time, your registration will be used as credit for another workshop of your choice. If you have any questions, please send us a message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]

Music in films is not just a background element; it plays a crucial role in storytelling and conveying emotions.
In the 2nd edition of this one-of-a-kind workshop with Khaled Al Kammar, you will learn how to create a unique musical identity for each project, understand your role as a composer, and master the dynamics of working with directors and editors to achieve a cohesive artistic vision.

Khaled Al Kammar is one of the leading film composers in the Arab world, with over 25 film and TV projects, including “Qabeel”, “Al Ekhteyar”, “Paranormal”, and “Wesh Fe Wesh”, as well as international films like “Valley Road”. He has received multiple awards, most notably the State Encouragement Award in Arts in 2021 and the Hollywood Music in Media Award, becoming the first Egyptian to win it.

In this 3-day workshop, you’ll learn all about:
- The composer’s role in storytelling, not just background music.
- Key differences between Egyptian, European, and Hollywood film scores.
- Defining the musical approach based on the film’s context.
- Collaborating with directors and editors to shape the final vision.
- Creating a theme map and identifying the project’s key theme.

This workshop is for Intermediates. There will be an in-class and after-class assignment and you will receive a certificate upon the full completion of your workshop and assignment.

Dates and timings (Onground, Cairo time):
21st of May: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
22nd of May: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
24th of May: 6:00 - 9:00 pm

📍 Location: Kamelizer at District 5, Marakez

📌 Register now from the link in our bio!

*This workshop is in Arabic.
*You can get a refund maximum 4 days before the course. If you need a refund after that time, your registration will be used as credit for another workshop of your choice. If you have any questions, please send us a message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]

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-VFX Compositor

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Subject: VFX Compositor - SYNC

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In this Poster Design workshop with Maram ElRefaei, you’ll explore what it truly means to build design from intention, not just aesthetics.
Starting from self-awareness and observation, you’ll learn how to develop a personal creative process, use research as a foundation, and translate insights into strong visual outcomes.

Maram Al Refaei is a Cairo-based designer, researcher, and visual communicator. Raised between Riyadh and Jeddah, her work is shaped by personal reflection, cultural identity, and lived experience as an Arab woman navigating displacement and expression. Her practice focuses on using research and archives to inform design, creating work that is both personal and intentional.

In this 3-day workshop, you’ll learn all about:
- Building a creative process rooted in self-awareness and personal perspective.
- Creating and using an archive as a source of ideas and identity.
- Translating research into clear concepts, strategies, and visual direction.
- How to breakdown and interpret a brief
- Exploring inspiration beyond “trends” and surface-level references.
- The key to Developing stronger, more intentional visual outcomes.

This workshop is for Beginners-intermediates. There will be an in-class and after-class assignment and you will receive a certificate upon completion of your workshop.

Register now through the link:
https://accept.paymobsolutions.com/standalone?ref=p_LRR2RzUwM1gvakpqU2w2YUp0TzRRZjVodz09XzkxUVdyL3FwRnNpbVk4ZVZnTzhVaEE9PQ

Dates and timings (Online, Cairo Time):
19th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm
20th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm
24th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm

*This workshop is in Arabic/English
*You can get a refund maximum 4 days before the course. If you need a refund after that time, your registration will be used as credit for another workshop of your choice. If you have any questions, please send us a message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]

In the 2nd edition of this workshop with Mohamed Khalifa, you’ll unlock the director’s mindset, learning how to translate vision into visuals, build cinematic treatments, and shape stories that resonate with the audience. Explore how to set tone, rhythm, and emotion across formats like film, TV, ads, and live events.

Mohamed Khalifa is an Egyptian director with 15+ years of experience in film, television, branded content, and live events. His work fuses cinematic storytelling with bold visual innovation and has earned him the UAE’s Cultural Golden Visa for exceptional artistic talent. Known for narrative clarity, emotional depth, and a strong visual persona, Khalifa’s projects span documentary, satire, drama, and commercial genres. His notable works include Al-Bernameg with Bassem Youssef, Unscripted, Rasayel Salam, and Al-Basheer Show.

In this 3-day workshop, you’ll learn:
- How to break down a script into tone, visuals, and emotional arcs
- The anatomy of a visual treatment and how to build one from scratch
- How to adapt your creative voice across TV, ads, film, and events
- Crafting treatments that speak to producers, clients, and crew alike
- How to present and defend your vision — with clarity and confidence
- The myth of perfection and why flow, not control, breeds great direction
- How to thrive under pressure and lead creative teams with purpose

📍 Location: Kamelizer Spaces at Majarrah

Dates and timings:
19th of May: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
20th of May: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
23rd of May: 6:00 - 9:00 pm

📌 Register now through the link:
https://accept.paymobsolutions.com/standalone?ref=p_LRR2YXE1ZFkyMXY4Z2VkN3luQjBXUUx1dz09X2FuSC8vY3A2WW1HWDNzYnFBcVhpVnc9PQ

This workshop is for intermediates There will be an in-class and after-class assignment and you will receive a certificate upon completion of your workshop.

*This workshop will be held in Arabic/English
*You can get a refund maximum 4 days before the course. If you need a refund after that time, your registration will be used as credit for another workshop of your choice. If you have any questions, please send us a message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]

Tuesday is here!

If you think you’re eligible to one of the vacancies, send your CV now!

is hiring:
-Senior Account Manager - BTL

Subject: Senior Account Manager - BTL - SYNC

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SYNC x nsave Portfolio Night with Marwan Imam brought together an incredible community of content creators ready to level up their craft. From insightful feedback sessions to real conversations about the industry, the energy in the room was unmatched. 🔥

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-Post Production Intern

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Subject: Post Production Intern - SYNC

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In this design workshop with Artist & Author Walid Taher, you’ll explore what it truly means to translate written stories into compelling visual identities.
Starting from how to read a book through a designer’s lens, you’ll learn how to extract themes, interpret meaning, and create covers that communicate emotion, not just narrative.

Walid Taher is an Egyptian artist, author and illustrator. He began his career in illustrative journalism, contributing to major Egyptian publications since 1990.
Taher has written and illustrated over 70 children’s books with Arabic and international publishers.
His accolades include the Etisalat Award, Bologna Honor List, Mahmoud Kahil Award, and Sheikh Zayed Award shortlist. He’s exhibited locally and internationally and is currently collaborating with French publisher Le Port a Jauni.

In this 3-day workshop, you’ll learn all about:
- Reading books with design intent by identifying themes, metaphors, and emotional layers.
- How to translate abstract ideas into strong visual concepts for book covers.
- Deciding what to show, and what not to show, in a cover design.
- Building visual systems for book series and maintaining consistency.
- Choosing between design-based and illustration-based approaches.
- Integrating illustration effectively within a design system.
- How to present and explain your design direction with clarity.

This workshop is for Beginners. There will be an in-class and after-class assignment and you will receive a certificate upon completion of your workshop.

Register now through the link:
https://accept.paymobsolutions.com/standalone?ref=p_LRR2Wm1zYzl2aDhZOXdhL0lIZGx6THZmdz09X3kxOEtDdVVNUlBJSjIrbHFhSkU3dkE9PQ

Dates and timings (Online, Cairo Time):
10th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm
11th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm
16th of May: 7:30 - 10:30 pm

*This workshop is in Arabic/English
*You can get a refund maximum 4 days before the course. If you need a refund after that time, your registration will be used as credit for another workshop of your choice. If you have any questions, please send us a message on Instagram or Facebook or email us at [email protected]