The Mbari Screenwriters’ Lab is a nurturing ground for emerging storytellers, equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to improve their craft and develop their unique voices.

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Applicants will participate in an intensive program focused on developing their stories into a full script, after which they will then pitch to top industry professionals that they may otherwise not have access to.

PROGRAM A virtual 3 month writers room A 2 week period to individually refine your scripts while staying connected with your mentors
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WHAT YOU STAND TO GAIN

  • Work with top industry story consultants to elevate your scriptwriting skills
  • Learn, unlearn, and relearn the art of telling captivating and compelling stories
  • Join a community of like-minded creatives and enjoy international collaborations
  • Enjoy comprehensive script development that elevates your story to global standards
  • Host your developed script on a first-of-its-kind script marketplace where global buyers can find them
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Inclusive of all genders
  • Aged 18 and above
  • African
  • The story/script is an original work of the writer
  • The story/script has not been developed in another story development lab or film school