Deadline: 1 June 2011
Important information:
* The 7th round of Rawi Screenwriters’ Lab will take place next fall, 2011 in Wadi Feynan’s Eco-Lodge in Jordan.
* The online Application Form is available from March 1st till June 1st, 2011.
* For further informations please write to rawi@film.jo.
Eligibility:
* Rawi Screenwriters’ Lab is open for screenwriters, co-writers, or writers /directors.
* Screenwriters working on their first or second narrative feature screenplay can apply.
* Applicants must submit a COMPLETE NARRATIVE FEATURE SCREENPLAY.
* Only Arab screenwriters/ filmmakers are eligible to apply, regardless of their country of residence.
About Rawi Screenwriters' Lab:
In 2005 the Royal Film Commission - Jordan (RFC) launched Rawi (Storyteller), a screenplay development lab, in consultation with the Sundance Institute. Independent Arab screenwriters (Fellows) are offered the chance to develop their work in a uniquely creative environment under the guidance of internationally acclaimed screenwriters from all over the world (Creative Advisors).
At the beginning of autumn each year, fellows and advisors descend into the depths of Jordan's southern desert, to the remote eco-lodge of Wadi Feynan, where for five days, they work intensively on their feature narrative screenplays. Each fellow will have a one-on-one story session with the lab's creative advisors. The advisors’ guidance ranges from improving the fellow's technique as a screenwriter, to life lessons and practical suggestions to be explored in their next draft. Emphasis is placed on each fellow's individual voice and story.
Over the past five years, Rawi supported 45 emerging screenwriters. Completed projects by Rawi’s Alumni include: POMEGRANATES AND MYRRH written and directed by Najwa Najjar, AMREEKA written and directed by Cherien Dabis and SON OF BABYLON written and directed by Mohamed Al Daradji. For more information on other participants check the complete list of Rawi Alumni & Advisors.
For any queries please find our FAQ page. If your questions remain unanswered, write to rawi@film.jo or call The Royal Film Commission - Jordan at: Tel: +962 6 461 3835