Developing Your Project and Telling your Own Authentic Stories

27 Oct 2023

This Lab session provided an honest insight into how to lead with your own ideas and voice as a director.

We were delighted to welcome director Myriam Raja who discussed her journey in the film industry from making shorts to directing high-end TV to working towards developing feature films as a filmmaker who is pushing boundaries through her authentic approach to storytelling on screen.

The discussion included the routes you can take to develop your craft and how to build on your experience whilst maintaining your style as a director. This session is perfect for aspiring filmmakers who are passionate to tell authentic stories and want advice on how to navigate their journey doing just that.

This Storytelling Lab was delivered by Independent Cinema Office – @icotweets

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BFI Film Academy Labs

BFI Film Academy Labs are practical online sessions led by industry professionals with a focus on explaining the specifics of working in the screen industries. Sessions can take many formats: masterclasses, panel discussions, interviews or workshops. The Labs are programmed across three strands: Storytelling, Business of Film and Career Ladder.