Call For Applications | 2018 Realness African Screen Writers Residency | Urucu Media
Urucu Media is inviting
applications from screenwriters from across the African continent for its 2018
Realness screenwriters’ residency.
Realness Residency is a
pan-African programme dedicated to developing and supporting the next
generation of African screenwriting talent. Realness ensures that projects are
given the space to mature sufficiently in the development phase such that, once
they enter production, they result in films that have the potential to travel
and appeal to worldwide independent cinema audiences. Its purpose is to offer
talent a nurturing environment that allows them to stretch their creativity and
drive their craft under mentorship from industry experts. Its aim is to not
only nurture and empower filmmakers every year but to foster a New Wave of
Authentic African Cinema. It is a year-round support system to the alumni,
helping them to bring their scripts from the page to the screen ensuring that
the programme maintains a long-standing impact.
Operating from the stunning
Cradle of Humankind in South Africa, the residency period is a six-week focused
incubation where residents write in a inspiring and relaxed environment but are
provided feedback and support at every step of the process. Residents also
attend the Durban International Film Festival as participants of the Market
(DFM) after receiving mentorship on how to pitch their film projects.
This step is designed to get
them closer to realising their films by facilitating their proficiency in
attracting financial investment/partnership for their work. After the festival
participation, residents are given another 6 weeks to finesse their work from
the comfort of home. Final deliveries are submitted to our partners for awards
consideration. Each project is eligible for scholarships to attend Locarno
Filmmakers Academy, Torino Film Lab Meeting Event, EAVE Producer's Workshop and
La Fabrique des Cinemas du Monde in Cannes.
DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATION: 31 January 2018.
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