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Screenwriting

Write scripts that actually get made.

1 months
10 students max
All levels
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Screenwriting

About This Program

Great films begin with great screenplays. Our screenwriting program covers narrative structure, character development, dialogue craft, and the business of pitching — in both English and Kinyarwanda.

All modules are taught by working professionals who bring real-world projects into the classroom. You won't just learn theory — you'll produce finished work you can add to your professional portfolio.

What You'll Learn

01
Story fundamentals: premise, concept, and genre
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Three-act structure and alternative narrative models
03
Character creation: backstory, arc, and motivation
04
Dialogue: subtext, voice, and cultural authenticity
05
Writing the short film script (mid-program project)
06
Series and pilot writing for African streaming platforms
07
Pitching: loglines, treatments, and pitch decks
08
Final graduate feature or pilot script with industry coverage

Tools & Software

Feature Scripts Short Film Scripts Series Pilots Story Structure Pitch Decks Script Coverage
Graduate Outcomes
Staff Writer

Join a writers' room for a local TV series or streaming production.

Freelance Screenwriter

Write scripts and treatments for film and television producers across East Africa.

Writer-Director

Develop and direct your own original projects from page to screen.

Further Education

Use your IMENA portfolio script to apply for graduate writing programs internationally.

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Only 8 spaces remain for Intake 2026. Submit your application before they're gone.

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