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Welcome to The Writing Studio
The Writing Studio is one of the most active independent training initiatives in Africa. During the last 22 Years The Writing Studio has taken many leading filmmakers in South Africa from first idea to success on the big screen locally and internationally. Continue reading here
Re-assess your role as writer in a world of fear
Our world is changing and challenging our humanity to the extreme. During a time of tension, doubt, and fear, we have become quiet to contemplate who we are and where we stand in the eye of the hurricane. We are taking a soulful introspective journey into who we are as writers and artists to creatively carve our way through the storm. As writers we must unlock our creativity and look at what we write with fresh insight. Infusing our stories with a new realisation affords us a unique opportunity to turn the mundane into astonishing personal stories, reshaping the narrative of our lives and the stories we write. Read more
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Write Your Story In Your Own Space And At Your Own Pace
Following in the tradition of 22 years of extensive workshops throughout South Africa, and courses internationally, our motivational and inspirational correspondence courses are specifically designed to make it easier for storytellers who would like to master the craft of writing and focus on the art of conquering the creative process. Read more
Reading and Editing Of Screenplays & Manuscripts
If you have completed the draft of a screenplay, or short film, stageplay, or manuscript for a novel, it is vital to find out whether or not it works. It could mean the end of your story and your career as a writer if you hand poorly written and undeveloped projects over to producers, directors, publishers or potential investors. Continue reading here
The Art Of Screenwriting And Filmmaking
Our exclusive in depth articles on filmmaking and screenwriting show how inspiration instills passion, how ideas are born, nurtured and realised, how the conventions of genre are challenged, and characters brought to life. These personal notes from producers reveal to what extent filmmakers and screenwriters will go to realise their dreams and make the most of each story they tell. Continue reading here
From Page To Screen
I Still Believe is a powerful reminder that in the midst of life’s storms, true hope can be found
As storytellers committed to bringing emotional moments to the screen, filmmakers Andrew and Jon Erwin have found compelling stories in heartfelt moments of strength in the face of adversity. I Still Believe is an inspiring love story for the ages based on the real-life story of chart-topping singer Jeremy Camp. Read more
Let’s Go To The Movies
Take a closer look at the latest and upcoming film releases, with in depth behind-the-scenes feature articles and interviews. Continue reading here
Daniel Dercksen shares a few thoughts with filmmaker Gavin Hood about screenwriting and filmmaking