Ochre Moving Pictures and Rififi Pictures, in association with Indigenous Films and
Times Media Films, will be launching the second of its training programmes for
screenwriting in September 2015. Following the initial programme which focussed
on writing for the soap opera genre, the second programme will focus on feature
film writing.
The programme will target the development of low budget film projects that fall
under the categories of “comedy’, “coming of age’ and “family-orientated’ films,
specifically targeting Black South African audiences. The programme, which will be
offered free of charge to successful applicants, is facilitated through guidance and
nurturing by industry professionals. Successful applicants will begin the programme
with a film project of their own that fits the targeted genre and will be given
support and guidance in developing their idea. At the end of the programme, a
minimum of two candidates and their projects will be selected. These candidates
will be funded for a script development phase and the projects will then be financed
as part of an annual slate of low-cost local productions to be produced by Ochre
Moving Pictures and Rififi Pictures.
The programme will consist of full-day workshops every week with schedules of the
work to be completed between each workshop. Applicants must be able to commit
to an eight week period and have the time and capacity to deliver the workload at a
set deadline. The programme will begin on 26 September 2015.
Applicants are not required to have any formal qualifications, but must provide
plausible examples of their writing skills (not necessarily for screen) which has
appeared in the public domain, (published, produced or appeared online) as well as
a short outline of their project in no more than 250 words in English.
Applicants are also required to be able to verbally pitch an idea in English.
To apply, email both pieces of writing, along with a short CV, to info@ochre.co.za
by 09h00 on 31 August 2015. No late applications will be accepted. Successful
applicants will be notified by email or phone on 11 September 2015.
