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WGSA Online Session: Option agreements

Online via Zoom

Ever wondered what it really means when someone options your script? Join the Writers Guild of South Africa for a deep dive into the business behind creative rights. Our expert panellists, David Max Brown, Dr Eubulus Timothy and Peter Goldsmid,  will unpack how option agreements work - from what producers actually pay for, to timelines, renewals, and when […]

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WGSA In-person Workshop in JHB. Ready to take your writing career to the next level?

Join us for an exclusive in-person workshop with acclaimed writer-director Karabo Lediga, in conversation with WGSA Chairperson Busisiwe Ntintili. This engaging session will explore how to make the leap from writing for television to your debut feature film, and how to tell grounded, authentic stories that resonate. Workshop details: Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025 Time: 11:00 […]

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WGSA Online Session: Writing for Children’s Animation with Omotunde Akiode

Online via Zoom

Writing for Children’s Animation with Omotunde Akiode    Join us for Writing for Children’s Animation with Omotunde Akiode, a Nigerian screenwriter with 15 years of experience across live-action hits and acclaimed kids’ shows, including Netflix’s Supa Team 4 and Kiya. With her passion for comedy and deep knowledge of children’s media, Omotunde will share insights into […]

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