The Doha Film Institute’s short scriptwriting lab is designed to assist emerging screenwriters and writer-directors from Qatar and the MENA region...
The Doha Film Institute’s online short scriptwriting lab is designed to assist emerging screenwriters and writer-directors from Qatar and the MENA region to complete a new draft of their original short film screenplay with the guidance of experienced international mentors. Screenplays written through this lab may be nominated for production through these DFI programmes:
The online short scriptwriting lab provides a transformative experience for filmmakers to explore their creativity and individual voice in an inspiring, intensive programme that balances virtual one-on-one mentorship sessions and independent work with moderated group discussions and presentations among peers. Participants will refine their skills in dramatic writing (premise, theme, structure, character, and story), advance the development of their short film screenplays with a new draft, and discuss the regional and international short film landscapes. Candidates are encouraged to develop personal stories that come from the heart, and that reflect contemporary life in the MENA region; they should also be feasible for eventual production in Qatar or the region.
Application Deadline: 11 December 2022
Programme Dates: 25 January – 3 February 2023 (8 full lab days + 2 independent writing days)
Participants have 8 days for group work and 2 days in between for independent work on their scripts. All participants are expected to present a new version of their short film script to their tutors and the DFI team by the last day of the programme.
Hours:
The online sessions are planned for 2–6 PM, including breaks. However, the schedule can be flexible to meet the needs of selected participants, and all interested filmmakers are encouraged to apply. Participation is required for all eight days, and every session of the lab—as the work, and learning will build progressively from day-to-day.
Language: English
Fee: QAR 1,000.00
*Qatar Museums Culture Pass members receive a 10% discount
Group Size: Up to eight writers/directors
Ability Level: Intermediate to advanced
The online short scriptwriting lab provides a transformative experience for filmmakers to explore their creativity and individual voice in an inspiring, intensive programme that balances virtual one-on-one mentorship sessions and independent work with moderated group discussions and presentations among peers. Participants will refine their skills in dramatic writing (premise, theme, structure, character, and story), advance the development of their short film screenplays with a new draft, and discuss the regional and international short film landscapes. Candidates are encouraged to develop personal stories that come from the heart, and that reflect contemporary life in the MENA region; they should also be feasible for eventual production in Qatar or the region.
Application Deadline: 11 December 2022
Programme Dates: 25 January – 3 February 2023 (8 full lab days + 2 independent writing days)
Participants have 8 days for group work and 2 days in between for independent work on their scripts. All participants are expected to present a new version of their short film script to their tutors and the DFI team by the last day of the programme.
Hours:
The online sessions are planned for 2–6 PM, including breaks. However, the schedule can be flexible to meet the needs of selected participants, and all interested filmmakers are encouraged to apply. Participation is required for all eight days, and every session of the lab—as the work, and learning will build progressively from day-to-day.
Language: English
Fee: QAR 1,000.00
*Qatar Museums Culture Pass members receive a 10% discount
Group Size: Up to eight writers/directors
Ability Level: Intermediate to advanced
