31/07/2026
If you’re ready to take your film project to the international stage, Script to Market is for you.
This is a 14-week professional residency designed for filmmakers who want to develop investor-ready projects and build the skills needed to compete globally.
What you’ll gain:
• Professional script development
• Market packaging and positioning
• Fundraising and finance strategy
• AI-powered pitch materials
Outstanding projects can receive a USD 3,000 grant to develop a Vertical Series Adaptation, with opportunities for international festival exposure.
Who can apply?
- Teams must be led by a woman and made up mostly of women.
- Open to emerging and mid-career Ugandan filmmakers.
- Young filmmakers and filmmakers with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Your story is ready for the world. Let the programme help take it there.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/ScriptToMarket
Cost: Free.
Important: This programme does not ask for money at any stage of the application. Please ignore anyone requesting payment and only follow official communication channels.
Script to Market is part of the CREATE Programme by the International Trade Centre, delivered in consortium with Bayimba Foundation and in partnership with The Mastercard Foundation.
The programme is committed to accessibility and provides reasonable adjustments and accessible formats for filmmakers with disabilities upon request.
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