MSFDS invites applications for screenwriting lab
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 18 2022:
Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) has invited experienced and aspiring fiction screenwriters to apply for its 6-month, intensive fiction feature film screenwriting lab to be conducted from October 2022 to March, 2023 .
In a statement, MSFDS has shared that the incubation-mentorship lab is designed as a hands-on, intensive, project oriented screenwriting lab for Manipuri feature length, fiction film where the participants will be mentored by acclaimed screenwriters of the film industry.
The preliminary online submission for selection in the limited seat lab for screenwriters in Manipur will include a one-sentence logline, synopsis (400 words), narrative outline or treatment (2500 words) and story intent and motivation (500 words) that should be submitted by October 15 .
The final pitch of incubated screenplays is scheduled to be held on 30-31 March 2023 with attractive cash awards, grants and commitment for production for the outstanding screenplays, the statement added.
Further details of the screenlab can be obtained at MSFDS office at Palace Gate or from www.msfds.org and www.msfds.net.
The Screenwriting Lab is supported by Cine Writers & Playwrights Forum Manipur.