Realness Institute/Netflix Episodic Lab & Development Executive Traineeship Programme for Young African Writers

Realness Institute/Netflix Episodic Lab & Development Executive Traineeship Programme for Young African Writers

The Episodic lab presented by the Realness Institute in partnership with Netflix, invites writers from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa with authentic and original stories of all genres to apply to apply to the Episodic Lab.

The Lab will take place online from 30th April to 30th July 2023, where selected writers will work on developing pitch documents for their story concept.

Six writer will be chosen to spend 3 months in a writers room whether they will work with a story consultant and a creative producer to fully develop their story concepts into an episodic pitch.

Along with creative training, writers will receive feedback from the Netflix team.

Eligibility Requirements

Open to writers from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa

Writers with experience in either film or television

If writers are part f a writing team, only one writer - the applicant wil be able to participate if selected

Story concept must be set in Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa

The language of the story must be in English and/or local language

Open to all genres

No producer or production

company attachment necessary

Benefits

A monthy stipend of 33000 ZAR will be paid to participants to cover living expenses as they dedicate their time to the process.

For the last week of the lab, writers will gather at the Coot Club in Stanford(South Africa) to pitch their incubated story to Netflix for possible further development.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the online application form

Applicants will also be required to pay a submission fee of 500 ZAR

Applications close on 22nd December 2022 at 17:00 Central African Time (CAT)

If you have any questions about the programme or application process, email submissions@realness.institute

For more information and job application details, see: Realness Institute/Netflix Episodic Lab & Development Executive Traineeship Programme for Young African Writers

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