It has never been a more fruitful time to be a scriptwriter in South Africa. Since the beginning of 2010 an explosion of local films and international co-productions has resulted in a demand for South African stories.

As one of the most active independent training initiative in South Africa, The Writing Studio has been presenting workshops and courses in scriptwriting and filmmaking throughout South Africa during the past 17 years with the aim of developing the craft of writers and filmmakers.

The seventeen years saw the birth of many new, original scripts that echo the unique voice of South African writers, with stories reflecting specific cultures, experiences and histories that embrace universal qualities.

Without an audience the creative act is pointless. In order to reach an audience we have to develop the scripts that have been completed or are in development.

Since winning an Oscar for Best Foreign Film with Tsotsi, and international blockbusters like Invictus and District 9 focusing the spotlight on South African stories, the production of local films and international co-productions have increased drastically during this period of transformation and rebirth. Read more about proudly South African films

The time is ripe to develop the scripts and turn professional drafts into product that will boost the South African film, television, radio and theatre industries.