Cuban writer Leonardo Padura (Havana, 1955) will give the workshop "The art of writing for cinema", as part of the International Summer School of the University of Panama.

According to a press release from the University Film Experimental Group (GECU), the author of world-famous book Mario Conde and 2015 Prince of Asturias Award for Literature, will share insights with screenwriters, directors and writers on transfer of literary works to audiovisuals.

The event will be held from March 20 to 24 during the 6th edition of the International Summer School of the University of Panama, with the University of Havana as guest of honor.

GECU said the meeting with Padura is supported by the Directorate of Cinematography and Audiovisual of the Ministry of Culture and the Foundation of the International Festival of Performing Arts.