RFC welcomes applications to the 13th round of Rawi Screenwriters’ Lab. For its first 11 years, the lab was run in collaboration with the Sundance Institute and is modeled on the Institute’s renowned Screenwriters’ Lab. Chosen candidates are granted the opportunity to develop their screenplays under the guidance of critically acclaimed screenwriters. These Creative Advisors will have one-on-one intensive story sessions and conversations with the participants about their projects to embrace their vision and help them find the most compelling way to tell their stories.

• Important dates:
o Submission deadline: 5th March 2017 by midnight -Jordan’s time
o Workshop days: from 7th July until 11th July 2017

• Submission details:
o Online: http://www.film.jo/Contents/How-To-Apply.aspx
o Format: Word file – Soft copy
o Language: English. Arabic is acceptable for initial submission.

• Eligibility:
o Independent screenwriters, co-writers or writers/directors
o Writers working on their first or second feature narrative
o Arab screenwriters regardless of their country of residence

For further information:
• Visit: http://www.film.jo/Contents/About-RAWI.aspx
• Email: rawi@film.jo
• Call: +962 6 461 3835 Ext. 104