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3 years, 6 months ago - Janet Marrett

AiF FilmArt Screenwriter Opportunity

My name is Janet Marrett, I am a writer director for film (BFI Network x BAFTA Crew) and also the founder of Mediathirsty Productions.

AiF FilmArt 2022 is a British Council backed collaboration between Mediathirsty and Accra Indie Filmfest, which will give 30 emerging underrepresented UK screenwriters the opportunity to collaborate with young filmmaking teams in Ghana. 

Following the 2-day online screenwriting workshop, ten scripts will be shortlisted, tailored feedback will be given to the writers. Two finalists will be chosen for film production in Ghana. These films will be premiered as part of Accra Indie Filmfest 2022 to a live audience (the films will also be submitted to other international film festivals).

The idea is to foster cultural and experiential exchanges as well as challenge traditional stereotypes and tropes associated with the presentation of Africa or Africans on screen.

Places for the screenwriters workshop are limited; we only have 30 spaces for this 2-day online workshop.

Applications open on Mon 24th Jan 2022 and close on Fri 18th Feb 2022. Applications can be submitted via https://mediathirsty.co.uk Selected screenwriters will be notified on Mon 28th Feb 2022.