Realness Institute and Netflix launch “DET” open to all African countries

The South African Realness Institute and the American streaming giant Netflix continue their collaboration on the continent. Some time ago the two organizations launched the Episodic Lab for 6 screenwriters from Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa. This time, the possibility is given to professionals of African cinema and the diaspora to follow a development internship (Development Executive Traineeship). The program will involve film professionals who wish to become writing consultants by giving them insight into the screenplay development process, working with writers and directors in the development of their scripts.

The 4 candidates selected for the DET will work in close collaboration with those of the Episodic Lab for 3 months. They will receive a monthly scholarship of $ 2,000 to cover their daily expenses. Applications must be submitted before February 28, 2021.

To register for the program : https://www.realness.institute/det

Required Elements to provide  :

• 1 paragraph bio (max. 200 words)
• CV
• Note of Motivation – How your work would benefit from participating in this program and how your personality would fit with working with writers (max. 500 words)
• Max. 2 professional recommendations
• List of projects that you have worked on as a development consultant (if applicable)
• You must also pay a 30 Euro Application Fee via Paypal (Wire Transfer option of R550.00 available for South African participants only).

Rostand Wandja