04/02/2026
*Invitation to Register*
Script Writing Workshop – Capacity Building for Unemployed Youth
*Overview*
A five-day intensive scriptwriting workshop for 40 aspiring and early-career writers.
Learn to develop compelling stories, structure scripts, and produce original drafts for film, television, radio, and theatre. Mentors provide practical, hands-on guidance to enhance employability.
*Who Should Attend*
- Unemployed youth
- Graduates
- Interested youths seeking to build scriptwriting skills
- Must have grade 12 or higher qualification
*What You’ll Learn*
- Core storytelling principles and script structure
- Character development, dialogue, and scene construction
- Industry-standard script formats and tools
- How to develop a complete script outline or first draft
Collaboration, peer learning, and constructive feedback
*What You Get*
- Five-day intensive training with practical tools
- Certificates of participation for all attendees
- Mentorship for top performers (top 3 scripts) with two follow-up sessions each
*Support Incentives*
- Training materials and stationery provided
- Refreshments: Morning tea, lunch, Afternoon tea
- Daily transport stipends
*Audio Visual & Technical Support*
- Basic camera operation and lighting training
- DVD production of workshop outputs
*Important Notes*
- Participants from communities with limited resources and newspaper access are encouraged to apply.
- Facilitators are experienced professionals from the industry.
*NB: IF INTERESTED PLEASE FILL IN YOUR DETAILS ON THE GOOGLE FORM LINK BELOW*
https://forms.gle/sMfEUjPkCHfGWPPL7
*CLOSING DATE: 13 FEBRUARY @ 12:00 NOON*