JEDDAH: The Alliance Francaise of Jeddah, in collaboration with the French Consulate, recently hosted an exclusive masterclass on Sound and Cinema led by Fanny Lamothe, CEO of Cercle Rouge Productions, along with composers Fabien and Mike Kourtzer.
The event offered an intimate look into cinematic sound design, attracting aspiring filmmakers and composers eager to learn from one of the industry’s leading voices.
Cercle Rouge Productions has contributed to internationally acclaimed films such as “John Wick 4” and “Emilia Perez,” as well as notable Saudi productions including “Mandoob” by Ali Kalthami, “Al Zarfa” by Abdullah Majed, and “Sayfi” by Wael Abumansur.
Lamothe, who also heads the music department at Why Not Productions, oversees all aspects of sound in film — from composition and recording to editing, foley, and legal clearances — bringing extensive experience to both international and regional projects.
During the masterclass, Lamothe and the Kourtzers highlighted two key areas for participants: understanding the precise process of creating original music for a film and establishing clear communication between composers and directors to ensure a shared understanding of the film’s deeper meaning. “This allows us to express our own point of view and add an extra dimension to the story,” they said.
