Austrian Embassy Muscat

How do framing and perspectives shape societal power relations – and how can more inclusive images be created?
This two-day workshop with Austrian cinematographers Astrid Heubrandtner and Volker Gläser is aimed at 12 cinematographers from the region who want to critically expand their own visual language. Through selected film excerpts, participants will explore different framing and perspectives as a tool for more equitable representation of marginalized social groups. The aim is to sharpen awareness of how cinematography can reinforce societal narratives – but also actively transform them.

PROGRAMME

• Cinematography as a tool for representation and societal change
• Perspective, framing and lighting in relation to power and visibility
• Analyzing film sequences from multiple viewpoints
• Developing an individual visual language with greater social awareness

WHEN: 7:30 – 10:30 PM (Oman time)
Day 1: Monday, 1 June
Day 2: Tuesday, 2 June

W H E R E: online via Zoom

W H O: cinematographers, filmmakers, directors of photography

L E V E L: beginner, intermediate

H O W: Please register by 30, May via the following form: https://forms.gle/oBh1wxrptseY1bRr6
Confirmed participants will receive a Zoom link via email.

L A N G U A G E: English

C O S T: free of charge, registration required

A B O U T: Astrid Heubrandtner is an Austrian cinematographer working in feature films, documentaries and experimental projects for cinema, television and museums. She has taught at numerous universities and film schools and served as a guest professor of cinematography at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.

Volker Gläser is an Austrian cinematographer and Senior Artist for Cinematography at the Film Academy Vienna. His work includes feature and documentary films as well as collaborations with video artists. He has taught at institutions including FH Salzburg, MET Film School Berlin and the Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg.

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٥٠٠ أجولة كبيرة من القهوة – تقول الأسطورة ان الجيش العثماني تركها عند انسحابه عقب حصار فيينا الثاني عام ۱٦٨٣ و يعتقد ان هذا الحدث كان سببا في نشوء تقليد المقاهي في فيينا. و بعد عامين فقط – أي في عام ۱٦٨٥ حصل التاجر الأرمني أوانس استواتزاتور على تصريح من الامبراطورالنمساوي بتقديم القهوة فافتتح ما يعد أول مقهى بمدينة فيينا. و مع بداية القرن العشرين أصبحت المقاهي أماكن حيوية لالتقاء المثقفين و الكتاب و الفنانين مثل جوستاف كليمت و سيجموند فرويد. كانت المقاهي بمثابة غرف معيشة ممتدة حيث كان الناس يجتمعون للنقاش و الكتابة و قراءة الصحف أو لمجرد قضاء الوقت أثناء احتساء القهوة.

وحتى يومنا هذا يظل الجلوس لساعات طويلة في المقهى جزءا أساسيا من حياة سكان فيينا كما تظهر هذه الصورة التي تم التقاطها عام ۱۹٥٢ لمقهى لاندمان الشهير بالعاصمة النمساوية. وفي عام ٢٠۱۱ أدرجت اليونسكو ثقافة المقاهي ضمن قائمة التراث الثقافي غير المادي.

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Situated in the heart of Europe, Austria offers a great variety of study opportunities for international students. Medicine, computer science, engineering or music & arts – Austria combines a long tradition of excellent higher education and state-of-the-art research in many academic disciplines. Austria’s capital Vienna has been ranked among the world’s most liveable cities for many years, topping the Global Liveability Index for three consecutive years until 2025. The abundance of green spaces combined with Vienna’s cosmopolitan flair and its extraordinarily vibrant cultural life are only a few reasons why it attracts thousands of international students every year.

Would you like to get an overview of the study opportunities in Austria? The OeAD, Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation, is happy to offer an online presentation on Wednesday, May 13. The presentation is free of charge, but registration is required.

Kindly note that the number of participants is limited – first come, first served.

W H O: everyone who’s interested in studying in Austria at any academic level (Bachelor, Master, PhD)

W H E N: Wed, 13 May 2026

T I M E: 7 – 8 PM (Oman time)

W H E R E: online via Zoom (You will receive the login information upon confirmed participation)

H O W: Please register by Tue, 12 May 2026 via the following form https://forms.gle/9We6pJPQVohHGKeK9

L A N G U A G E: English

C O S T: free of charge, registration is required

Registration Presentation date: Wed, 13 May