As part of the March activities, the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess is pleased to cooperate with the FIDE Social Commission in supporting the Storytelling & Impact Content Masterclass – a project initiated and led by the FIDE Social Commission, dedicated to creating meaningful visual content for social and sports initiatives.
Powerful stories help projects grow, communities connect, and ideas reach wider audiences. Whether in sport, education, or social initiatives, the ability to turn a strong concept into compelling visual content is an essential skill in today’s world.
This online masterclass offers practical tools, creative inspiration, and professional insight into how impactful films are created – from the first idea to the final cut.
We are pleased to share that so far we have 150 registrations from 83 countries!
Below you will find the full details of the masterclass and how to register.
Storytelling & Impact Content Masterclass
Creating Films for Social Change and Sports Projects
Date: 7 March 2026 (Saturday) at 11:00 am CET, online in zoom
Registration link: https://forms.gle/fWvMJT96L5H6HnmU9
Maxim Kolyshev is a Cannes Lions finalist, creative director and film director, winner of over 150 international awards and multiple Grand Prix in social advertising and impact campaigns.
In this inspiring masterclass and lecture, Maxim shares how powerful stories are born and how ideas turn into films that move people, build communities, and create real social impact.
What you will learn:
- How to find strong ideas and creative insights
- Where to look for inspiration and how to develop concepts into compelling stories
- The full film-making pipeline from concept to final cut
- Basics of producing social and sports content
- Key principles of cinematography and visual storytelling
- What really matters in editing and color correction
- How to turn meaning into emotion on screen
Main focus: every great film starts with a powerful idea.
Format:
An inspiring lecture combined with real life case studies, creative exercises, practical tips, and a clear production workflow you can apply to your own projects.
Perfect for creators, athletes, organizers, and anyone interested in storytelling for social and cultural impact.
We look forward to welcoming participants from across the global chess and sports community to this insightful and practical session.
