Sediba Scriptwriting Training Programme - Oudtshoorn Municipality (Second Call)

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), in partnership with the Oudtshoorn Municipality, invites aspiring and emerging filmmakers to apply for the Sediba Scriptwriting TrainingProgramme.

This programme forms part of the NFVF's in-house Sediba Training Programme, aimed at building foundational and intermediate scriptwriting skills for film and television.

The programme will provide participants with practical guidance, structured exercises, and mentorship from experienced industry facilitators, focusing on story development, character creation, dialogue, and the fundamentals of script structure.

Programme Overview

Focus Area: Scriptwriting for film and television

Duration: 1 week

Dates: 09 - 13 February 2026

Location: Thusong Hall, Oudtshoorn Municipality

The training will offer practical script development tools, structured writing exercises, and mentorship from industry facilitators. Key focus areas include story development, character creation, dialogue, and script structure.

Who Should Apply?

This call is open to:

Beginners with a strong interest in storytelling for film or television.

Emerging filmmakers with some writing or filmmaking experience seeking to strengthen their skills.

Creatives from related fields (theatre, literature, journalism, digital content) looking to transition into scriptwriting.

No prior professional experience is required.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be South African citizens or permanent residents.

Be based in or around the Oudtshoorn Municipality (priority will be given to local applicants).

Be 18 years or older.

Demonstrate an interest in scriptwriting through one of the following:

A short synopsis of a film or TV idea (1-2 paragraphs), or

Evidence of previous creative work (short film, play, blog, written work, etc.).

How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

A short motivation (maximum 1 page) outlining interest in scriptwriting and expected outcomes from the programme.

A brief synopsis of a film/TV idea or a sample of creative work.

A copy of a South African ID.

Contact details, including:

Cell phone number

Valid email address

Applications must include both a cell phone number and an email address to be considered.

Applications must be emailed to lebohang@nfvf.co.za before the closing date of 01 February 2026.

Application Dates

Applications Open: 28 January 2026

Closing Date / Final Submission: 01 February 2026

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selection Process

Limited spaces are available.

Selection will be based on motivation, demonstrated potential, and commitment.

Preference will be given to applicants from Oudtshoorn and the surrounding areas.

Cost

The training is free of charge for selected participants.

Enquiries

For application-related queries, please contact:

Training Officer

Lebohang Khunou: lebohang@nfvf.co.za

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