The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has partnered with the Filipino Screenwriters Guild (FSG) to offer a free screenwriting workshop for aspiring writers.
In a post shared on their official social media sites, the workshop will be held in Metro Manila with the tentative dates being June 22 and 29, July 6, 13, and 20. It will be open to writers aged 18 and up who have no previous professional experience in screenwriting, commercially exhibited films, and participation in local and international film festivals.
To join, applicants must submit a short film story concept proposal with 500 words or less that is written in either English or Filipino. A maximum of two proposals are allowed per applicant. They must also submit a short essay in 500 words or less that showcases the writer’s unique voice, perspective, cultural background, and passion for storytelling. The submitted works must be original without any copyright infringements.
Twenty participants will be selected and will go through a series of seminars and workshops. They will be guided by experienced mentors within the film industry in the various aspects of screenwriting.
Interested individuals may submit their applications at https://fdcp.ph/SW-Workshop2024. The deadline for submissions will be on May 17. Those who will be accepted in the workshop will be announced on June 14.