Wanted: the next James Cameron – applications open for free three-month screenwriting course in Abu Dhabi

If you've ever dreamed of writing a film script, now is your chance to turn that fantasy into a reality.

Emirati film production company Image Nation Abu Dhabi has linked up with the Embassy of the United States and Film Independent, a non-profit arts organisation, to launch AFS Storytelling, a three-month course for ambitious scriptwriters.

Experts from Film Independent, including A Wrinkle in Time screenwriter Jeff Stockwell, will teach the successful candidates about the different elements of screenwriting – story structure, character development, plot – as well as explaining how the page translates to screen and even offering guidance on how to present projects at festivals and competitions.

The course, which takes place at the Image Nation offices in Abu Dhabi and is free, is split up into three sections. Successful applicants are expected to commit to the full programme.

Section I: Finding Your Story and Story Structure

December 8-11, 2018

Section II: Character Development

February 8-11, 2019

Section III: Making Your Movie

Monday 25-28, 2019

Applicants must submit the following information:

Treatment in English, (minimum one page, maximum two pages)
Log line
Project synopsis
Short bio

You can apply here: arabfilmstudio.formstack.com/forms/afs_storytelling

Applications close on November 30.

Applications are now open for the three-month AFS Storytelling course

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Started: Back to Games (2015); Boardgame Space (Mark Azzam became co-founder in 2017)

Founder: Back to Games (Mr Azzam); Boardgame Space (Mr Azzam and Feras Al Bastaki)

Based: Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Industry: Back to Games (retail); Boardgame Space (wholesale and distribution)

Funding: Back to Games: self-funded by Mr Azzam with Dh1.3 million; Mr Azzam invested Dh250,000 in Boardgame Space

Growth: Back to Games: from 300 products in 2015 to 7,000 in 2019; Boardgame Space: from 34 games in 2017 to 3,500 in 2019

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Date started: 2018

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Based: Abu Dhabi

Sector: TravelTech

Funding stage: Pre-series A

Investors: Convivialite Ventures, BY Partners, Shorooq Partners, L& Ventures, Flat6Labs

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