FascinAsian Film Festival

LXCL:The FascinAsian Film Festival is a culturally specific film festival based in the Prairie region of Canada. The festival runs in Winnipeg, Calgary, and Edmonton, celebrating Pan-Asian contributions to the film and media landscape. Donate $25 or more at <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/support-fascinasian-film-festival--2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="lxcl-link" dir="ltr">https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/support-fascinasian-film-festival--2026</a> for a charitable tax receipt!

Join Cinematographer Hadi Zounji as he introduces the fundamentals of visual storytelling. Participants will explore creative ownership, the visual decision-making process, lens selection, camera operation, and professional three-point lighting techniques. The workshop combines theory with hands-on practice, equipping attendees with the skills to create purposeful, cinematic images. Date:&nbsp;Saturday, August 15, 2026Time:&nbsp;1:00-5:00 p.m.Location:&nbsp;FAVA - Film &amp; Video Arts Society of Alberta, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/3hefMoMdkzwB6cad8" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Orange Hub, 10045 156 St #149</a> Hadi Zounji is a Lebanese filmmaker, Cinematographer, camera operator, Drone Pilot and the founder of <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.ocdproduktions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">OCD Produktions</a>. With over a decade of experience in film and video production, he has worked on diverse projects across Canada, Dubai, Qatar, Africa, Lebanon, and Turkey. Specializing in narrative storytelling, branded content, documentaries, and promotional films, Hadi brings a cinematic eye and a global perspective to every project. His portfolio includes collaborations with notable organizations such as the City of Edmonton, Qatar National Bank, Toyota Motorsport Academy, Longines, Qatar Foundation, and the U.S.Embassy in Qatar, among others. His recent narrative work includes Autotheist, Please Stay and Sisters, all of which have been recognized at local and international film festivals. He also served as Director of Photography on the documentary Cameroon: Land of Welcome, which received international acclaim earning a Gold Telly Award, two Bronze Telly Awards in 2023, and a Shorty Award in 2022. In addition, his work on the Qatar Foundation project Showtime garnered several prestigious honours, including recognition at the EVCOM London FilmAwards, a Silver Award at the New York Festivals TV &amp; Film Awards, and a Silver Dolphin at the Cannes Corporate Media &amp; TV Awards. View his portfolio at: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://vimeo.com/zounjihadi" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/zounjihadi</a> - - - BIPOC Media Lab&rsquo;s purpose is to hold space for community members that identify from the BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour) LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE.&nbsp;The $5 ticket cost is intended to reserve your spot and reduce no-shows and will be refunded to attendees.&nbsp; Project Funder: Edmonton Community FoundationSupporter: John Humphrey Centre for Peace &amp; Human Rights&nbsp;Venue Sponsor: FAVA - Film &amp; Video Arts Society of Alberta

FascinAsian Film Festival

FascinAsian Film Festival

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Past events

BIPOC Media Lab: Cinematography with Hadi Zounji

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