Last 16 Feb 2015, I have
realized one of my greatest dreams, that is, to be “schooled” by either New
York University or the New York Film Academy. I could still remember how happy I was to receive a packet of their brochures which they give out and mail for
free.
I, along with my grade school
friend, Sheryl, attended a free Scriptwriting Workshop by Allan Nichols and
Scott Hartmann at the NYFA-AD compound just behind our residence. Talk about a
dream come true!
The workshop was comprised of
about 40 people, to which the speakers were surprised because they did not
think that people residing in the UAE aren’t that interested in filmmaking.
The set-up in the “Spielberg”
room was pretty much reminiscent of our underground film rooms in the UP
College of Mass Comm and the UP Film Institute. It was a very casual discussion
and throwing of ideas from both the speakers and attendees from which we have
really learned a lot.
The speakers started out with the
proclamation that “Everybody has a story to tell.” From there, lots of
information were shared and it has been the most educational 2 hours of my day.
The speakers got excited that they plan to hold more workshops such as this
one. I am surely be waiting for it.
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