We love to see support for storytellers. Outfest has an opportunity for you! Outfest is now in its 40th year. And the festival has announced an expansion of its 2022 Outfest Screenwriting Lab, which just opened this week. With support from Netflix, Outfest is waiving the submission fees for all applicants. Initially created in 1997 as a screenwriting contest, the Outfest Screenwriting Lab is an opportunity for developing writers to learn and network together. The partnership between Outfest and Netflix is part of Netflix’s Fund for Creative Equity, which helps create more behind-the-camera opportunities for underrepresented communities. "Everyone knows that a great film, a great series, a great story begins with the screenplay," Outfest Executive Director, Damien S. Navarro, said in a statement. "Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Screenwriting Lab was Outfest’s first foray outside of our namesake festival. The expanded partnership with Netflix allows us to further expand the reach and impact of this heralded program." Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 10 May, 2022