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SUMMARY:Fame Week Africa
DESCRIPTION:WGSA is heading to DIFF 2026! \nAs part of their industry engagement sessions called the IsiPhethu Programme\, which will feature masterclasses and presentations from public and private sector stakeholders\, organisations and celebrated South African audiovisual storytellers and content creators\, WGSA has been invited to present a masterclass. \nJoin WGSA Council Member Zunaid Mansoor as he presents a hard-hitting session:\nFrom Artificial Intelligence to African Intelligence: Why Writers Matter When A.I. Can Write \nWe’ve all heard the imperatives and have had to contend with them. Evolve or Die. Change or get left behind. It’s here to stay\, accept it. It’s a moving bus; you either get in or get left out etc. These and plenty more are often bandied about with vague\, sweeping\, misguided and reckless understanding of its impact on writers of all kinds\, especially creative (screen)writers. More to the point\, they are propagated without an understanding of its impact on our country’s leading crisis – unemployment. \nJoin Fulbright Scholar Zunaid Mansoor as he helps unpack untold dimensions of the A.I.-screenwriting debate\, drawing professional\, locally relevant insights as a film fund advisor\, script consultant and screenwriting educator with 17 years of devotion to storytelling. \n📅 Tuesday\, 28 July 2026\n🕒 15:00\n📍 Belaire Suites Hotel\, North Beach \nSee you at the Durban International Film Festival!
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/fame-week-africa-2/
LOCATION:Belaire Suites Hotel\, 151 Snell Parade\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Discussion Panel,Durban,Festivals,Knowledge Share Session,Masterclass,Screenwriting,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260321T120000
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SUMMARY:WGSA State of the Industry Imbizo
DESCRIPTION:What’s the Future for South African Writers? \nWe have heard your concerns and would like to come together in an imbizo to discuss the current state of the industry and what the future looks like for writers. \nJoin us for an open conversation where writers can share perspectives\, challenges\, and ideas for strengthening our collective voice. \nLet’s honour Human Rights Day on 21 March by taking 2 hours of the morning to support the rights of writers in an engaging forum. \nSession details\nDate: 21 March 2026 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:00 \nFREE to attend. Register here \n  \nLet’s come together as a community of writers.
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-state-of-the-industry-imbizo/
LOCATION:Online via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Share Session,News,Screenwriting
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ORGANIZER;CN="WGSA":MAILTO:admin@writersguildsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20251014T072123Z
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SUMMARY:WGSA In-person Workshop in JHB. Ready to take your writing career to the next level?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWorkshop details: \nDate: Saturday\, 18 October 2025\nTime: 11:00 – 13:00 SAST \nVenue: Quellerina\, Gauteng – Full address will be shared with all registered participants. Registration is LIMITED TO 30 PAX \nThe workshop address will be distributed via email. Please add communications@writersguildsa.org to your contact list \nNB: Registration is essential.WGSA members may attend free of charge. We also invite members of our sister organisations Safrea and DFA to attend free of charge. Non-members pay ZAR 75.00 \nMeet your Speaker\nKarabo Lediga is a writer\, director and producer for television and film. Her short film\, which she wrote and directed titled ‘What Did You Dream?’\, premiered in competition at Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival and was also in competition at The Palm Springs International Short Film Festival amongst others. It won Best African Short at the Durban International Film Festival (2021). Karabo has written for the first African Netflix Original series\, the spy thriller ‘Queen Sono’. Across 12 seasons of the two-time International Emmy nominated news satire show ‘Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola’ and three seasons of the comedy series ‘Next of Next Week’\, Karabo worked as a writer\, director\, content producer and performer. \nHer directorial work also includes 2 seasons of the sketch comedy show ‘The Bantu Hour’\, situational comedy ‘The Mayor’ and recently\, Netflix’s six-part live stand-up comedy series ‘Only Jokes Allowed’. Her TV writing work also includes South African Film and Television Award winning ‘Lockdown’\, ‘MTV Shuga 5’ and the four-part miniseries ‘Emoyeni: Insanguluko’ and most recently as development writer for animated series ‘Queens’ for Wild Sheep/Netflix Animation. She’s currently in development on her debut feature film titled ‘Sabbatical’. She’s a 2021 Berlinale Talents\, Less Is More (Le Groupe Ouest) and Toronto International Film Festival Writers’ Studio alumni.
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-online-session-fundamentals-of-screenwriting-for-emerging-writers-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-3/
LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,News,Screenwriting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20250903T072914Z
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UID:30057-1758132000-1758135600@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA Online Session: Writing for Children’s Animation with Omotunde Akiode
DESCRIPTION:Writing for Children’s Animation with Omotunde Akiode \n  \nJoin 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 how great kids’ television is crafted. \nWhat to expect: \n\nKey child development milestones across different age groups\nHow television content differs for various age brackets\nFundamentals of story structure in children’s programming\nCase studies of successful children’s TV shows and what makes them work\n\nWebinar details\nDate: Wednesday\, 17 September 2025\nTime: 18:00 to 19:00 SAST \nLocation: Online (Zoom link sent by 12pm\, 17 September 2025 – Please add communications@writersguildsa.org to your contact list) \nNB: Registration is essential. WGSA members may attend free of charge. We also invite members of our sister organisations Safrea and DFA to attend free of charge. Non-members pay R 75.00. \n\nMeet your Speaker\nOmotunde Akiode is a Nigerian screenwriter with 15 years of experience working on live action Nigerian shows such as Tinsel\, Nigeria’s longest running soap opera\, MTV Shuga Naija series\, Ajoche\, Battleground\, Enakhe\, Dear Mother and Spider. She started focusing afterwards on children’s animation shows and has worked on shows such as Boy\, Girl\, Dog\, Cat\, Mouse\, Cheese by Watch Next Media\, Netflix’s Supa Team 4 African animation series\, Kiya by E-One/Frogbox\, Jungle Book Preschool series by Baboon Animation\, Mini Beat Power Rockers by Mundolocco Studios\, Argentina\, Empress Sissi by TV Mundo\, Italy. The list continues and she is always open to working with studios all over the world. She is passionate about writing for children’s animation and has a special leaning towards comedy. She has an M.Sc in Architecture\, certificates in Filmmaking and Digital Arts\, and is currently studying for an MA\, Comedy Writing. She participated in the 2022 Netflix/Realness Institute Development Executive Trainee program. She is currently an adjunct lecturer\, teaching Children’s Media Studies at Pan-Atlantic University\, Lagos\, Nigeria\, where she also resides with her daughter and dogs. Her hobbies are reading\, films\, travel\, documentaries and anything funny or endearing. She is represented by Hudson Agency\, New York\, USA.
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-online-session-fundamentals-of-screenwriting-for-emerging-writers-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3/
LOCATION:Online via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,News,Online Session,Screenwriting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250823T103000
DTSTAMP:20250807T064719Z
CREATED:20250729T070456Z
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UID:30011-1755939600-1755945000@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA Online Session: Big Stories in Small Packages
DESCRIPTION:Big Stories in Small Packages: Writing and Making Short Films as an Indie Filmmaker in South Africa Dean Ravell and Stephen Nagel\n  \nJoin the Writers Guild of South Africa for an essential workshop empowering writers to explore the dynamic world of short films and indie filmmaking! Discover how short films can be your powerful calling card\, kickstarting careers\, refining your storytelling\, and giving you creative control. \nThis session will cover: \n* Writing for Shorts: Best practices for tight\, impactful narratives. \n* Writing Cinematically: How to use visuals to tell your story. \n* From Page to Screen: Making the indie leap with practical production insights. \n* Being an Independent Filmmaker in South Africa: Opportunities\, challenges\, and building your creative tribe. \n* Lessons from the Trenches: Real-life examples\, breakthroughs\, and what to know before your first short. \n\nWebinar details\nDate: Saturday\, 23 August 2025\nTime: 9:00 to 11:00 SAST \nLocation: Online (Zoom link sent by 12pm\, 22 August 2025 – Please add communications@writersguildsa.org to your contact list) \nNB: Registration is essential. WGSA members may attend free of charge. We also invite members of our sister organisations Safrea and DFA to attend free of charge. Non-members pay R 75.00. \nMeet your Speakers\n  \nDean Ravell \nDean Ravell is an award-winning screenwriter and director based in Cape Town\, and a Writers Guild of South Africa council member. Holding an Honours Degree in Media\, Theory and Practice from UCT and an Impact Film Producer certification\, he has written and directed numerous short films\, including Detour\, Frozen Yoghurt\, and Plunder. Dean co-founded BTG Productions and is currently developing a GBV-focused feature film with a leading South African production company. \nStephen Nagel \nAn award-winning screenwriter and director from Cape Town\, Stephen Nagel crafts captivating\, character-driven stories with powerful visuals. A UCT Screenwriting graduate\, his films like MIA&I\, Day Zero\, and Protégé explore authentic human experiences across various genres. Stephen\, co-founder of BTG Productions\, is currently developing feature scripts and TV pilots\, including a commissioned crime thriller for streaming.
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-online-session-fundamentals-of-screenwriting-for-emerging-writers-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Online via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,News,Online Session,Screenwriting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250816T120000
DTSTAMP:20250729T071045Z
CREATED:20250729T071045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T071045Z
UID:30016-1755338400-1755345600@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA Online Session: Writing the Short Film with Gasan Sallies
DESCRIPTION:Writing the Short Film with Gasan Sallies | 16 August 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00\n  \nJoin us for an inspiring session with filmmaker Gasan Sallies\, as they unpack the journey of turning a concept into a fully funded production. From idea to script to screen — hear how this young South African creative navigated the development process and secured funding to bring their vision to life. \n\nWebinar details\nDate: Saturday\, 16 August 2025\nTime: 10:00 to 12:00 SAST \nLocation: Online (Zoom link sent by 12pm\, 15 August 2025 – Please add communications@writersguildsa.org to your contact list) \nNB: Registration is essential. WGSA members may attend free of charge. We also invite members of our sister organisations Safrea and DFA to attend free of charge. Non-members pay R 75.00. \nMeet your Speaker\nGasan Sallies is a South African filmmaker whose journey began in animation\, visual effects\, and screenwriting\, and has since grown into a dynamic career spanning both commercial and narrative work. His creative portfolio includes a wide range of projects\, from the 2D animated short Swim to the award winning short film Boeta\, which was also selected at the Amsterdam liftoff International Film Festival. \nHis kykNET Silwerskerm short film Straatrotte which combined live action and animation was named Festival Favorite and received two special jury mentions. He co-wrote the M-Net feature Twisted Christmas and most recently produced\, wrote and directed the kykNET Silwerskerm short Tussen Die Kwashale\, the drama film combines his passion for telling emotive stories with the use of some Visual Effects\, continuing his passion for pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. \nGasan was selected to attend the prestigious Telluride Film Festival’s Filmmakers of Tomorrow symposium\, where he participated in intensive mentorship sessions with cinema legends including Francis Ford Coppola\, the Dardenne Brothers\, Xavier Dolan\, Ken Burns\, Guy Maddin\, and Kim Morgan. \nCurrently\, Gasan works across both the commercial and film industries\, bringing his distinctive vision and technical craft to life as a Producer\, Writer\, Director\, and Visual Effects Artist. His work is driven by a deep commitment to storytelling that resonates with emotional truth\, cultural identity\, and cinematic innovation.
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-online-session-fundamentals-of-screenwriting-for-emerging-writers-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Online via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,News,Online Session,Screenwriting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250806T180000
DTSTAMP:20250710T081452Z
CREATED:20250528T095941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T081452Z
UID:29912-1754503200-1754503200@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA Online Session: Planning and Structuring a Limited Series with Karen Jeynes
DESCRIPTION:Planning and Structuring a Limited Series with Karen Jeynes\n  \nHow do you structure a limited TV series? What are the secrets\, and pitfalls\, of making a story last just the right amount of episodes? We’ll talk cliffhangers and episode openings\, the difference between linear and streaming\, local and international trends\, and different methodologies. \nWebinar details\nDate: Wednesday\, 6 August 2025\nTime: 18:00 to 20:00 SAST \nLocation: Online (Zoom link sent by 12pm\, 24 June 2025 – Please add communications@writersguildsa.org to your contact list) \nNB: Registration is essential. WGSA members may attend free of charge. We also invite members of our sister organisations Safrea and DFA to attend free of charge. Non-members pay R 75.00. \nMeet your Speaker\nKaren Jeynes has worked extensively as a writer and director for stage and screen\, most recently as the writer\, co-director and creative producer of Die Nuusmakers for Kyknet\, comedy series The Morning After\, and drama series Recipes for Love and Murder\, now in production on its second season. Other productions she has developed and overseen with creative partner Thierry Cassuto at Both Worlds are Point of Order\, Comedy Central News\, and Parlement Parlement\, and the documentary Africa and I\, as well as working as the head writer for ZANews: Puppet Nation. She is currently busy with her PhD on autistic representation on South African television through the University of Pretoria.
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-online-session-fundamentals-of-screenwriting-for-emerging-writers-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,News,Online Session,Screenwriting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20250710T081916Z
CREATED:20250710T081916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T081916Z
UID:30004-1752314400-1752321600@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA Online Session: The Editor as Co-Writer with Khalid Shamis
DESCRIPTION:The Editor as Co-Writer with Khalid Shamis\n  \nWriting\, it is famously said in filmmaking\, is rewriting. If that is the case\, then editors would insist that editing\, the process of piecing visuals and sounds into a whole\, is the final rewrite. That writing is merely an extension of the writing process. So much so that one Hollywood editor has referred to editing as “the writing in documentary films”. \nIt is this final step of writing and authorship of a film or series that multi-award-winning filmmaker Khalid Shamis will discuss in his conversation with writers. It is a topic that has inspired countless books and coffee shop debates. Khalid does not claim to have or that he will offer a definitive answer. But basing his talk on a quarter century of editing\, he will seek to reinvigorate the discussion\, and offer writers an editor’s perspective on the many layers of filmmaking and storytelling. \nWebinar details\nDate: Saturday 12 July 2025\nTime: 10:00 to 12:00 SAST \nLocation: Online (Zoom link sent by 12pm\, 11 July 2025 – Please add communications@writersguildsa.org to your contact list) \nNB: Registration is essential. WGSA members may attend free of charge. We also invite members of our sister organisations Safrea and DFA to attend free of charge. Non-members pay R 75.00. \nMeet your Speaker\nLondon-born Libyan-Capetonian\, Khalid is a documentary director\, producer and editor with a filmmaking practice spanning over more than 25 years. Having studied film language in London Khalid has worked in the film industries of the UK\, Middle East and Southern Africa. Khalid works and researches as a doctoral fellow at the Centre for Humanities Research (CHR) at the University of the Western Cape. \nKhalid is founder and director of Rough Cut Lab Africa RCLA\, a support programme for African documentaries at the rough-cut stage. \nKhalid’s practice is strongly dedicated to the pedagogy of independent filmmaking and story construction in Africa\, teaching and consulting in and outside film institutions and organised frameworks. He describes his practice as moving at vastly different paces while his own films have taken several years to finish. Khalid constructs and completes numerous films every year as an editor\, turning his practice into “A strange place of directing directors\, guiding first time filmmakers\, imbibing worlds alien to [his] own\, containing and creating another’s vision\, manifesting the dreams of the subjects in the films and being taken by the voice of the material itself”.
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-online-session-fundamentals-of-screenwriting-for-emerging-writers-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,News,Online Session,Screenwriting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250705T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250705T110000
DTSTAMP:20250619T063046Z
CREATED:20250619T063046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T063046Z
UID:29927-1751706000-1751713200@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA Online Session: Final Draft Training Session with Hanné Koster
DESCRIPTION:Final Draft Training Session with Hanné Koster\n  \nIn this session\, we will take a look at the possibilities that Final Draft offers a writer in developing and structuring their script. Some aspects will be demonstrated on Final Draft 13. We will explore how Final Draft can save you time and provide a framework for organising your thoughts and ideas. \nWebinar details\nDate: Saturday 5 July 2025\nTime: 9:00 to 11:00 SAST \nLocation: Online (Zoom link sent by 12pm\, 4 July 2025 – Please add communications@writersguildsa.org to your contact list) \nNB: Registration is essential. WGSA members may attend free of charge. We also invite members of our sister organisations Safrea and DFA to attend free of charge. Non-members pay R 75.00. \nMeet your Speaker\nHanné Koster is an award-winning television director\, documentary filmmaker and writer. She is one of the Writers Guild of South Africa’s scriptwriting trainers and used to be a lecturer at the then Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. \nShe has a Master’s degree in Creative Writing and has completed multiple international scriptwriting courses. She is always eager to learn about technology and the possibilities it presents and to share this knowledge with others.
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-online-session-fundamentals-of-screenwriting-for-emerging-writers-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Masterclass,News,Online Session,Screenwriting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240207T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240207T200000
DTSTAMP:20240130T064319Z
CREATED:20240126T135452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T064319Z
UID:29309-1707328800-1707336000@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA ONLINE SESSIONS 2024: BACK TO BASICS
DESCRIPTION:Back to Basics! A session for Beginners.\n  \nIn a series of one-hour discussions aimed at the beginner writer\, every second Wednesday from 7 February\, “Back to Basics”\, will look at a range of topics intended to assist the new writer to get their words on the page! \n𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗔 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿?\nWe’re honoured to have Busisiwe Ntintili\, as the Chairperson of the WGSA\, and a multiple award-winning film and television writer\, director\, and producer\, with over two decades of industry expertise\, leading the discussion. \nAs the Founder of Sidewalk Productions and The Ntintili Factory\, she has been a driving force in independent film and television for 23 years. Renowned for her hit drama series and Netflix original “JIVA!\,” Busisiwe’s diverse career spans writing\, directing\, and producing across various mediums\, making her a distinguished and versatile speaker. \nHer lifelong vision is to use her creative work to restore the pride of the South African child and empower individuals with creative tools for life transformation. \nTogether\, we’ll explore the motivations\, challenges\, and profound experiences of being a writer. \n𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦: \n7 February 2024 \n18h00 SAST \nZAR for non-members (WGSA members attend free of charge) \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/M47Zfrh4wEb79MUu9 \n𝗡𝗕: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟲 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 @ 𝟭𝟴𝗵𝟬𝟬 𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-online-sessions-2024-back-to-basics/
LOCATION:Johannesburg; Cape Town; Durban
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Share Session,Online Session,Screenwriting
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ORGANIZER;CN="WGSA":MAILTO:admin@writersguildsa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTSTAMP:20230413T110457Z
CREATED:20230221T074634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T110457Z
UID:28818-1678406400-1678665599@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA Indigenous Language Screenwriting Programme
DESCRIPTION:The call for attendance for the first round of sessions has now closed. We did not receive enough applications for Gqeberha\, Cape Town\, and Bloemfontein. These three cities will again be included in the second round. \nThe Writers Guild of South Africa (WGSA) is calling for applications to attend the WGSA Indigenous Language Screenwriting Program. The program is sponsored by the Presidential Employment Stimulus via the National Arts Council (NAC)\, an agency of the Department of Sports\, Arts\, and Culture (DSAC). \nA further three workshops will be scheduled across South Africa in various South African languages from 10 to 12 March 2023! \nWe have included an additional 6 cities. The 3 cities with the highest number of participants will be selected. \nThe programme will cover the following:\n· Screenwriting is a Job.\n· Script.\n· Story.\n· Structure. \nThe programme is open to all WGSA members and is FREE of charge. If you are not yet a member\, click on the JOIN US button below\, to become a member. \nTO ENCOURAGE NEW WRITERS TO MAKE USE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY\, WE HAVE DISCOUNTED OUR MEMBERSHIP FEES BY 30%. CANDIDATE MEMBERS WILL ONLY PAY R350 INSTEAD OF R500 PER ANNUM\, STUDENT MEMBERS WILL ONLY PAY R154 INSTEAD OF R220 PER ANNUM. PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. \nThe programme is best suited to emerging writers who have wanted to but have never developed an idea far enough to become a short screenplay. \n\nWe have limited space per class. It is important to apply as soon as possible.\nThe classes will only be conducted in a specific city if we have a minimum of 10 applications.\nWith limited space\, we expect that the selected participants attend all the classes. The classes will be from 9h00 to 16h00 on all three days.\nA light lunch for the three full days and tea\, coffee\, and water will be provided. Participants can bring snacks\, should they wish to do so.\nAll workshops will be conducted in English and one of the vernacular languages and participants will have the option of writing their short film in any of the South African Languages\n\nCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 28 FEBRUARY 2023\, 12h00\n  \nJOIN THE WGSA NOW
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-indigenous-language-screenwriting-programme/
LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="WGSA":MAILTO:admin@writersguildsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20210923T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20210925T170000
DTSTAMP:20210823T125031Z
CREATED:20210810T120939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T125031Z
UID:27311-1632405600-1632589200@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA Indigenous Screenwriting Programme
DESCRIPTION:The Writers Guild of South Africa (WGSA) in collaboration with the Department of Sports\, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has developed a basic screenwriting course for emerging screenwriters\, which has been translated into all South African official languages. \nEmerging writers are urged to apply to attend the two and a half-day training which will be conducted in various languages in the different provinces. \nThe classes are sponsored by the DSAC and are therefore FREE of charge.  We do\, however\, require applicants to become WGSA Candidate or Student members if they are not as yet. \nIMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL NON-MEMBERS: \nWe have a SPECIAL OFFER for you that serves to counter the economic effect that Covid-19 and the lockdowns have on performance writers. As a member you will have an opportunity to showcase your profile on our website\, enter the WGSA Muse Awards and allow free access to our upcoming WGSA Indigenous Screenwriting Programme in September\, among other great benefits. \nThe SPECIAL OFFER\, not to be repeated\, is a discount of 50% off membership fees to everyone joining between 1 August 2021 and 30 September 2021. \nCandidate members: Regular fee R500\, now only R250 \nStudent members with a valid student registration: Regular fee R220\, now only R110 \nTo join as a member\, click HERE \nThe programme schedule: \n\n\n\n\nWGSA Indigenous Screenwriting Programme\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThursday\, 23 September 2021 – 14h00 to 17h00\, Friday\, 24 September 2021 – 8h00 to 17h00\, 25 September 2021 – 8h00 to 17h00\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYolanda Lindeque-Strauss\nAfrikaans\nPretoria\nGauteng\n\n\nPhemelo Phiri\nSetswana\nKlerksdorp\nNorth West\n\n\nDanile Mohlamme\nIsiNdebele\nKwaggafontein\nMpumalanga
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-indigenous-screenwriters-programme-copy/
LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting
ORGANIZER;CN="WGSA":MAILTO:admin@writersguildsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20210910T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20210912T170000
DTSTAMP:20210823T125356Z
CREATED:20210810T120944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T125356Z
UID:27312-1631282400-1631466000@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA Indigenous Screenwriting Programme September 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Writers Guild of South Africa (WGSA) in collaboration with the Department of Sports\, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has developed a basic screenwriting course for emerging screenwriters\, which has been translated into all South African official languages. \nEmerging writers are urged to apply to attend the two and a half-day training which will be conducted in various languages in the different provinces. \nThe classes are sponsored by the DSAC and are therefore FREE of charge.  We do\, however\, require applicants to become WGSA Candidate or Student members if they are not as yet. \nIMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL NON-MEMBERS: \nWe have a SPECIAL OFFER for you that serves to counter the economic effect that Covid-19 and the lockdowns have on performance writers. As a member you will have an opportunity to showcase your profile on our website\, enter the WGSA Muse Awards and allow free access to our upcoming WGSA Indigenous Screenwriting Programme in September\, among other great benefits. \nThe SPECIAL OFFER\, not to be repeated\, is a discount of 50% off membership fees to everyone joining between 1 August 2021 and 30 September 2021. \nCandidate members: Regular fee R500\, now only R250 \nStudent members with a valid student registration: Regular fee R220\, now only R110 \nTo join as a member\, click HERE \nThe full programme schedule: \n  \n\n\n\n\nWGSA Indigenous Screenwriters Course\n\n\n\nFriday\, 10 September 2021 – 14h00 to 17h00\, Saturday\, 11 September 2021 – 8h00 to 17h00\, Sunday\, 12 September 2021 – 8h00 to 17h00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTshenolo Mabale\nSetswana\nMahikeng\nNorth West\n\n\nCollins Fisha\nSepedi\nBurgersfort\nLimpopo\n\n\nAnil Polton\nEnglish\nPietermaritzburg\nKwaZulu-Natal\n\n\nAyanda Mncwaba-Mama\nIsiXhosa\nEast London\nEastern Cape\n\n\n  \n  \nThursday\, 23 September 2021 – 14h00 to 17h00\, Friday\, 24 September 2021 – 8h00 to 17h00\, 25 September 2021 – 8h00 to 17h00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYolanda Lindeque-Strauss\nAfrikaans\nPretoria\nGauteng\n\n\nPhemelo Phiri\nSetswana\nKlerksdorp\nNorth West\n\n\nDanile Mohlamme\nIsiNdebele\nKwaggaforntein\nMpumalanga\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-indigenous-screenwriters-programme-copy-2/
LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting
ORGANIZER;CN="WGSA":MAILTO:admin@writersguildsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20210222T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20210223T220000
DTSTAMP:20210427T104429Z
CREATED:20210212T181656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T104429Z
UID:26869-1613984400-1614117600@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA Online Course
DESCRIPTION:The WGSA Online Course is best suited for emerging writers who need a refresher course in basic screenwriting skills: \n\nThink knowledge share classes – but online.\nThe course will stretch over two days: 7 sessions of 2 hours per session.\nWe highly recommend that you attend all sessions in the course!\nA nominal fee of R 100.00 will be charged to non-members. BUT if you would like to join the WGSA as a member and get access to this and many more training opportunities\, click the JOIN US button on our homepage.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: \n\nAll payments must be made to directly to our bank account:\n\n\n\n\nAccount name\nWGSA\n\n\nStandard Bank Current Account\n300082444\n\n\nBranch number\n051001\n\n\n\n\nUse your name and surname as reference and upload proof of payment when you RSVP.\n\nRegistration closes 48 hours before the scheduled time and the zoom link will be send to participants 24 hours before the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLanguage\nNames of Trainer\nDates\nTimeslots (from / to)\n\n\nSesotho\nTeboho Pietersen\n22 February\n9:00-11:00\, 12:00-14:00\, 15:00-17:00\n\n\n\n\n23 February\n9:00-11:00\, 12:00-14:00\, 15:00-17:00\, 18:00-20:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP FOR ONLINE COURSE HERE
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-online-course/
LOCATION:Johannesburg; Cape Town; Durban
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Share Session,Screenwriting
ORGANIZER;CN="WGSA":MAILTO:admin@writersguildsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20201030T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20201101T170000
DTSTAMP:20201007T115753Z
CREATED:20201007T114725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T115753Z
UID:26733-1604062800-1604250000@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA Skills LAB
DESCRIPTION:Emerging writers from all over the country are urged to apply to attend the two and a half-day training which will be conducted in various languages in the different provinces. We have limited space per class\, so it would be important to apply as soon as possible. \nAlthough the classes are sponsored i.e. FREE of charge. We do\, however\, require applicants to become a member (Candidate or Student) if they are not as yet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not let this prevent you from applying\, instead\, find out more about our membership.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Writers Guild of South Africa (WGSA) in collaboration with the Department of Sports\, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has developed a basic screenwriting course for emerging screenwriters\, which has been translated into all South African official languages. \nThis after the WGSA conducted a Train the Trainer course for 20 professional screenwriters.  Ten of those trainers will be conducting the pilot training sessions across South Africa. The training schedule for October and November 2020 is as follows: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer (Language of Instruction)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n30 October to\n1 November 2020\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolokwane\, Limpopo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFisha Collins and Tshenolo Mabale (Sepedi)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-skills-lab-2/
LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20201023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20201025T170000
DTSTAMP:20201007T115811Z
CREATED:20201007T114234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T115811Z
UID:26730-1603458000-1603645200@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:WGSA Skills LAB
DESCRIPTION:Emerging writers from all over the country are urged to apply to attend the two and a half-day training which will be conducted in various languages in the different provinces. We have limited space per class\, so it would be important to apply as soon as possible. \nAlthough the classes are sponsored i.e. FREE of charge. We do\, however\, require applicants to become a member (Candidate or Student) if they are not as yet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not let this prevent you from applying\, instead\, find out more about our membership.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Writers Guild of South Africa (WGSA) in collaboration with the Department of Sports\, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has developed a basic screenwriting course for emerging screenwriters\, which has been translated into all South African official languages. \nThis after the WGSA conducted a Train the Trainer course for 20 professional screenwriters.  Ten of those trainers will be conducting the pilot training sessions across South Africa. The training schedule for October and November 2020 is as follows: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer (Language of Instruction)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n23 to 25 October 2020\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTongaat\, KwaZulu-Natal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnil Polton\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKing William’s Town\, Eastern Cape\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAyanda Mncwabe-Mama and Siphokazi Mtila (Xhosa)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKwamhlanga\, Mpumalanga\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDanile Mohlamme (isiNdebele)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoweto\, Gauteng\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSiphiwe Mbata (isiZulu)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLY HERE
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/wgsa-skills-lab/
LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTSTAMP:20190305T141646Z
CREATED:20190305T141104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T141646Z
UID:22866-1572652800-1572825599@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:Federation of African Screenwriters (FAS) Conference
DESCRIPTION:The WGSA is inviting all African Screenwriters’ Associations to contact us in order to attend this most important event for screenwriters on the AFRICAN CONTINENT
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/federation-of-african-screenwriters-fas-conference/
LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal
CATEGORIES:Conference,Festivals,International,Johannesburg,Screenwriting,Social Event
ORGANIZER;CN="WGSA":MAILTO:admin@writersguildsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190311T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190315T170000
DTSTAMP:20190212T130853Z
CREATED:20190212T130853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T130853Z
UID:22284-1552291200-1552669200@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Scriptwriting Vanderbijlpark – Sebokeng
DESCRIPTION:The Writers’ Guild of South Africa\nPresenting a FIRST EVER\nIntroduction to Scriptwriting in the VAAL AREA\nSPONSORED BY THE GAUTENG FILM COMMISSION (GFC) \nCourse Outline: \nDay 1: \nThe Performance Writer\nThe performance writer; the business of writing; the film industry matrix and role players; contracts and IP \nDay 2:\nThe Script\nThe process of developing an idea into script; An introduction to story elements and the common scriptwriting tools; tagline\, logline\, synopsis\, treatment\, outline\, and one sheet (one-pager) \nDay 3:\nScriptwriting Tools\nScript formatting and software \nDay 4:\nStory Elements Part I:\nPlot\, Structure\, Genre\, Theme\, Setting\, and Action \nDay 5:\nStory Elements Part II:\nCharacter\, Back story\, Dialogue\, and Exposition \nWorkshop Format\n ·         The course will run for 5 days\, commencing on a Monday 11 March 2019 and conclude on the Friday\, 15 March 2019 (8h00 to 17h00 daily)\n ·         All sessions will consist of written outcome-based lesson plans\n·         Each course will have a maximum 30 participants\n·         The course will be conducted in English \nAt the end of the course every participant will have written a short film\, and receive feedback after 1 week \nCOST PER CLASS\nClasses are sponsored by the GFC\, but each participant will sign a Memorandum of Agreement to attend all 5 classes.  Spaces are limited to 30 participants. \nVENUE\nSebokeng\, specifics to be announced . \nCERTIFICATION\nLearners will receive a certificate \nHOW TO APPLY\nPlease send a motivation on why you should be accepted (not more than 1 page) to admin@writersguildsa.org
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/introduction-to-scriptwriting-vanderbijlpark-sebokeng/
LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20190302T123000
DTSTAMP:20190212T131503Z
CREATED:20190212T131503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T131503Z
UID:22287-1551520800-1551529800@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:BASIC SCREENWRITING CLASSES
DESCRIPTION:BASIC SCREENWRITING CLASSES \nSign up for the Scribe Writers Room / WGSA 10 week Basic Screenwriting Class \nCOST PER CLASS\nWGSA Members – R150.00\nNon-Members – R 200.00\nLess 15% if you pay for all 10 classes up front. \nDAY and TIME\nSaturday mornings 10 – 12h30 starting on 2 March 2019 \nVENUE\nUrban Brew Studios\, Brightwater Commons\, Republic Rd\, Randburg\, 2194\, Johannesburg. \nCERTIFICATION\nLearners attending all 10 classes will receive a certificate \nCLASSES\nB001   Writers Rights & Contract Basics for Performance Writers\nB002   Screenplay Formatting\nB003   Your Story; Genres\, Loglines & the Premise\nB004   The Script World & Voice\nB005    Creating Characters\nB006    Structure & Beats\nB007    Setting a Scene & Introducing a Character\nB008    Writing Action\nB009    Writing Dialogue\nB010    Your Audience \nAPPLY HERE \n 
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/basic-screenwriting-classes/
LOCATION:Urban Brew Studios\, Brightwater Commons\, Republic Rd\, Randburg\, 2194\, Urban Brew Studios\, Brightwater Commons\, Republic Rd\, Randburg\, Gauteng\, 2194
CATEGORIES:Johannesburg,Screenwriting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20161105T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20161105T160000
DTSTAMP:20160922T090809Z
CREATED:20160614T151432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160922T090809Z
UID:20780-1478336400-1478361600@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:Johannesburg & Durban:  Introduction to Script Writing - Session 5
DESCRIPTION:SKILLS LAB:  Introduction to Script Writing – session 5:  Character\, Backstory\, Dialogue\, and Exposition  – continuation
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/introduction-to-script-writing-session-5/
LOCATION:WGSA Office\, 125 3rd street\, Linden\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="WGSA":MAILTO:admin@writersguildsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20161029T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20161029T160000
DTSTAMP:20160922T090852Z
CREATED:20160614T151312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160922T090852Z
UID:20779-1477731600-1477756800@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:Johannesburg & Durban:  Introduction to Script Writing - Session 4
DESCRIPTION:SKILLS LAB:  Introduction to Script Writing – session 4:  Character\, Backstory\, Dialogue\, and Exposition
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/introduction-to-script-writing-session-4/
LOCATION:WGSA Office\, 125 3rd street\, Linden\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="WGSA":MAILTO:admin@writersguildsa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160917T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160917T160000
DTSTAMP:20160805T121109Z
CREATED:20160614T151146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160805T121109Z
UID:20778-1474102800-1474128000@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:Johannesburg\, Durban & Cape Town:  Introduction to Script Writing - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:SKILLS LAB:  Introduction to Script Writing – session 3:  Plot\, Structure\, Genre\, Theme\, Setting\, and Action
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/introduction-to-script-writing-session-3/
LOCATION:WGSA Office\, 125 3rd street\, Linden\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Johannesburg,Screenwriting,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="WGSA":MAILTO:admin@writersguildsa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160827T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160827T160000
DTSTAMP:20160805T121209Z
CREATED:20160614T150923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160805T121209Z
UID:20777-1472288400-1472313600@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:Johannesburg\, Durban & Cape Town:  Introduction to Script Writing - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:SKILLS LAB:  Introduction to Script Writing – session 2:  The process of developing an idea into script; An introduction to story elements and the common scriptwriting tools; tagline\, logline\, synopsis\, treatment\, outline\, and one sheet (one-pager)
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/introduction-to-script-writing-session-2/
LOCATION:WGSA Office\, 125 3rd street\, Linden\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Screenwriting,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writersguildsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WGSA-oldlogo-160.png
ORGANIZER;CN="WGSA":MAILTO:admin@writersguildsa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160618T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20160618T160000
DTSTAMP:20230413T110903Z
CREATED:20160614T145606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T110903Z
UID:20771-1466240400-1466265600@writersguildsa.org
SUMMARY:Johannesburg: Introduction to Script Writing - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:SKILLS LAB: Introduction to Script Writing – session 1:  The performance writer; the business of writing; the film industry matrix and role players; contracts and IP
URL:https://writersguildsa.org/event/johannesburg-introduction-to-script-writing-session-1/
LOCATION:WGSA Office\, 125 3rd street\, Linden\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Johannesburg,Screenwriting,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="WGSA":MAILTO:admin@writersguildsa.org
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