Jordan (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: Ongoing

AMWAJ (“waves” in Arabic) is an international Sustainability and Entrepreneurship forum organized by PepsiCo and Revolve Media focused on offering socially innovative ideas, sharing best practices and finding practical solutions to build inclusive societies for a sustainable future in the MENA region.

AMWAJ 2016 brings together the private and public sectors, leaders in environmental sustainability, social entrepreneurs and media to create a socially-responsible, water and energy conscious community-based on sharing natural resources to drive positive change.

Requirements:

1) you must be interested in or already involved in working on sustainability issues related to water, energy and environmental responsibility;
2) you must be a young professional journalist or entrepreneur between 20-35 years of age (if you are pursuing higher studies in journalism or business you are eligible as well);
3) you must be from or residing in a Euro-Mediterranean or Middle East country; and 4) you must read and accept the following disclaimer conditions

Benefits:

AMWAJ will select 2 participants per country from a minimum of 25 countries from around the Mediterranean and Middle East regions.
AMWAJ will cover travel and accommodation for all participants selected to participate in the AMWAJ forum.

Awards:

In association with WAMDA, PepsiCo is powering a special award for social entrepreneurship around the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Identifying the new innovative technologies that are making the region more sustainable, the award will be presented at an official ceremony at the end of Day 2 of the AMWAJ forum.

Participate in the PepsiCo Social Impact Competition!

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AMWAJ International Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Forum 2016

Submission Deadline : June 15^th, 2015.

When: November 9^th to November 13^th, 2015

Rawi Screenwriters’ Lab is an annual five-day screenplay development workshop aimed at independent Arab screenwriters working on their first or second narrative feature screenplays.

In 2005 the Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC) launched Rawi (Storyteller), a screenplay development lab, in consultation with the Sundance Institute. Independent Arab screenwriters (Fellows) are offered the chance to develop their work in a uniquely creative environment under the guidance of internationally acclaimed screenwriters from all over the world (Creative Advisors).

The eleventh round of Rawi Screenwriters’ Lab will take place from November 9^th to November 13^th, 2015 in Jordan whereby 4 to 8 screenwriters will be selected to participate in this year’s round.

In 2015, four to eight screenwriters (Fellows) will be selected to join the lab and experience one-on-one mentoring sessions from internationally acclaimed screenwriters (Advisors) from all over the world. The emphasis of the lab is to develop the writer’s individual voice as a storyteller. Advisors and fellows will engage in an in depth dialogue about the craft of screenwriting and rewriting process, as well as the fellows’ individual vision for their story.

Eligibility:

Rawi Screenwriters’ Lab is open for screenwriters, co-writers, or writers/directors.
Rawi Screenwriters’ Lab is aimed at Arab screenwriters only. Arabs who live outside of the region can also apply if their parents are from the Middle East, North Africa or the Gulf.
Screenwriters working on their first or second narrative feature screenplay can apply.
Applicants must submit a COMPLETE NARRATIVE FEATURE SCREENPLAY.
Only Arab screenwriters/filmmakers are eligible to apply, regardless of their country of residence.

Cost/Benefits

Rawi is one of the programs of the Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC), and all expenses including participants’ travel and accommodation will be covered by the RFC.

How to Apply:

To apply, Fill in the Application and send it to [email protected].
Also enclose, via e-mail, your complete screenplay, cover and introductory letters, a logline, synopsis and writer/director statement.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Rawi Screenwriters’ Lab

AMWAJ International Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Forum 2016 for Social Entrepreneurs from the MENA Region – Amman, Jordan (Fully Funded)

2015 Rawi Screenwriters’ Lab for Screenwriters (Fully Funded Screenplay Development Workshop in Jordan)

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