Film Independent Screenwriting Lab
About this opportunity
Film Independent's Screenwriting Lab is a two-week intensive workshop held in the first quarter of the year, providing individualised story and career development for emerging screenwriters. Fellows work closely with established screenwriters and industry mentors to develop their fiction feature screenplays.
Application tips
Submit a screenplay that demonstrates a distinctive voice and vision. The lab values bold storytelling and diverse perspectives.
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