CURRENT AFFAIRS
Free Mentorship Program
The Writing Studio started offering online scriptwriting classes to skill the then-dormant youths in Uganda due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19 in the art of filmmaking (script writing). We quickly learned that not everyone could afford the classes, but very many youths had stories they desperately needed to tell. As a way to give back, we decided to dedicate 10 weeks every year between April and June to skill-interested youths for free. It started with Uganda but we expanded to East Africa with students from Uganda and Tanzania last year. Well, we are back!!!
Eligibility: Must be East African (female is an added advantage, must be 16 years and above (fresh out of college), fluent in English, must have access to unlimited internet and a computer because this is an entirely online program and you must have a script in development (works best if it is a short film)
SUBMISSION: CLOSED
Screenwriting Masterclass with Lucky Lora Atwiine
She was a lecturer for script writing at Kampala Film School for 6 years and has also volunteered with several organizations to train youths how to make films.
The Masterclass you are about to watch was recorded by “Opportunities Are Here, Uganda” in association with the World Trade Center. Enjoy!