Create the Writers Room presents Five Film Fridays, an indie film screening series dedicated to creating new pathways and opportunities for up and coming filmmakers and storytellers to get their work in front of audiences, executives, decision makers and studio heads. With our cross-sector supporters, we're putting creatives on a path towards financial freedom, indie film success and even Oscar eligibility.
We're currently accepting submissions for the January 2025 Five Film Fridays. The five films selected will become eligible to be one of 3 films screened at the 2025 Pan African Film Festival in the first ever Sci-Fi / Fantasy category screening. Our special guests and panel of judges will include our sponsors, studio executives and filmmakers who are committed to the CTWR mission and mentoring the next wave of fresh BIPOC filmmakers.
Interested in submitting your film? We're seeking:
If you're interested in receiving resources, mentorship, film funding support, and invitations to network, Click HERE to join the community and begin growing your film career from the inside out. CTWR will have 4 quarterly screening opportunities with Five Film Fridays. Members can submit their films to all 4 screenings for free! It's time to invest and grow directly with your creative community.
Film submission window will close on January, 6th at 12:00 noon.
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Join your creative community for unforgettable networking and opportunity.
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Meet our program leads, sponsors and executive partners.
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Screening 5 short films.
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Our executives will participate in panel and select the top 3 films to advance to the Pan African Film Festival.
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Enjoy music, mixing and mingling in creative vibes.
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Don't miss out on this dynamic movie-going experience with powerhouse independent filmmakers.
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Join the Five Film Fridays membership and attend the Holiday Screening FREE.
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Submit your film project to be considered for our 5 Film Friday Holiday Screening.
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If you are a member, you get to submit your film project for FREE!
We're excited to announce the Create the Writers' Room mentors and studio executives. These professionals are committed to supporting artists by removing barriers to entry into spaces that will recognize and appreciate their work, as well as resources to support and create their art.
Creative Executive at Blumhouse
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Writer/Producer / Director of Do Good
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Director of Development, TV at 1 Community
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Co-Executive producer and a writer for the upcoming sci-fi series, Neuromancer at Apple TV
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