BYTE-SIZED STORYTELLING
Practical Training on the Craft and Business of Short Film Writing
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About the Programme
The Byte-Sized Storytelling programme is a fully remote, 8-week intensive skills development course starting from the 19th of May 2025 until the 14th of July 2025, designed to equip talented, emerging screenwriters with the skills, insights and life-long inspiration needed to create an original short film screenplay, and to ignite your career as a screenwriter. Through a structured curriculum, designed by one of the world's leading screenwriting minds, you will learn the essentials from ideation to final draft and pitching. You will be exposed to the best-kept secrets and best practices of the craft. We aim to place the nurturing of the identity of the screenwriter at the center of the course, because standing out before you can fit in, is critical to breaking-in.
This is the great revolution of screen storytelling! When our search for the truth in the pages of non-fiction, journalism, science, religion etc. fails to satisfy us, then the Story is truly born! There is a place between what's right and what's wrong, and we want to meet you there!
Eligibility requirements
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Learners must be South African citizens, and able to furnish proof of this.
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Learners must be aged between 18 and 35 years.
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In terms of our Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and relevant legislation, fair consideration will be given to all eligible applicants, and to those drawn from previously disadvantaged/marginalised backgrounds.
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Applications from women, and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
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Learners must be either aspiring screenwriters, beginning screenwriters, young professional screenwriters.
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Learners should have access to their own computer, stable internet connection allowing them to participate in live Zoom video conferencing, and screenwriting software and a word processor.
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If applicants are successful, they must be willing to enter into and sign a contract and be able to procure proof of South African residence, a South African bank account as they will be paid a stipend.
Desirable Applicant Attributes
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An avid reader, who reads widely and deeply
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An electrifying passion for the power and precision of the written word
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A bloodhound nose for facts, respect for different points of view
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A willingness to write in a diligent, regimented way, every day.
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A keen desire to visit the place between what is right and what is wrong
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A flair for turning observation into the artistic written word