Studio Production Training KSA is proud to partner with the American Film Showcase (AFS), the premier film diplomacy program by the U.S. Department of State and USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.

American Film Showcase (AFS) is the premier American film diplomacy program of the U.S. State Department. In partnership with U.S. Embassies, AFS organizes screenings, workshops, and master classes in more than 60 countries per year. AFS offers global audiences insight into American society and culture through film, and empowers local filmmakers with tools to tell their own stories.

The program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Burea of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and produced by the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts (SCA). 

This collaboration brings high-level film and television training to Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, offering unique opportunities to engage with American filmmakers through screenings and workshops. Our joint initiative aims to enrich the local industry by providing access to world-class educational resources, preparing professionals to excel in the global entertainment landscape.

  • The applicant must be a film student OR a beginner with less than 2 years experience
  • English proficiency is not required
  • Saudis and Non-Saudis are welcome to apply
  • Must be 18 or older to apply

– A commitment to allocate employees to attend training at the designated times

– Active engagement and participation during training sessions

– If required, SPT management reserves the right to request additional information to authenticate company data or participation details

– Submission of required documents must be punctual

– The management has the authority to disqualify or halt a company’s training for any reason, including breach of program terms, illegal activities, or conduct deemed harmful to others

– SPT management retains the right to publish select information, pictures, or videos from the program for promotional purposes

– Personal participant information will remain confidential, barring any legal obligations to competent government agencies

– Any changes to the program or terms will be communicated via the official website, social media, or email

– SPT management reserves the right to cancel, extend or modify the program or its terms without prior notice, subject to approval by those in charge

– By participating, the company acknowledges its agreement with the terms and conditions

– Participants must not share training information on their websites without prior SPT management approval

– Unauthorized copying or distribution of training content is strictly prohibited

– Program management retains all submitted files, either within the participation form or sent via email

– By participating, the company grants the program management the right to publish appropriate entries on the program website or any other media for promotional purposes

– Program management is not responsible for any losses or damages incurred from participation

– Responsibility is not assumed for inaccuracies or false information provided

– Legal consequences resulting from a participant’s violation of any local or international law are solely the responsibility of the participant

– Any disputes arising will be settled in accordance with laws and procedures in force in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Apply today for our exclusive, limited workshop brought to you from American Film Showcase and University of Southern California

Workshop Dates: April 29 - May 2

AMERICAN FILM SHOWCASE