Agency opens entries for screenwriting contest

XLCreativeHub has invited screenwriters and storytellers to submit synopses of their unique feature-length movie scripts for its Screenwriting Competitors and Creator Residency.

The organisation introduced the decision for entries on its web site, stating that submissions would shut on March 16, 2026.

The organisers disclosed that judges would assessment entries between March 17 and March 20, after which six finalists would emerge. In accordance with the assertion, the finalists will likely be introduced on 20 March throughout a stay broadcast on the hub’s YouTube channel.

The organisers named the judging panel as Halima Odiegwu, Emil Guruba, and Kehinde Joseph, stating that the shortlisted finalists would take part in a screenwriting residency in Abuja from March 22 to March 28.

The organisation defined that public voting for the winner would start on March 28 and finish on April 6, and the general winner could be introduced on April 7, 2026.

The organisers inspired creatives to reap the benefits of the chance, describing the programme as a platform for locating and creating new storytelling expertise, stating, “We’re happy to ask screenwriters and storytellers to submit a synopsis of their unique feature-length movie script for consideration within the prestigious XLCreativeHub Screenwriting Competitors and Creator Residency.

If in case you have a robust story and the imaginative and prescient to deliver it to life on display screen, that is your probability to be found, developed, and celebrated.”

The assertion added that the programme would offer members with the chance to remodel their scripts into produced movies whereas competing for business alternatives: “This extremely aggressive programme presents a uncommon alternative to show your script right into a produced movie whereas competing for an expert movie writing contract, an opportunity to win a movie manufacturing deal and shared royalties.”

XLCreativeHub defined {that a} crew {of professional} screenwriters and business specialists would choose solely six finalists for the competitors. It added that the finalists would bear a one-week creator residency, throughout which the judges would mentor them and assist the event of their scripts.

“On the finish of the residency, every finalist will produce a film script from which a trailer will likely be created. Most of the people will then preview the trailers and vote for his or her favorite script. The finalist with the very best votes will likely be declared the winner,” the assertion added.

The hub urged creatives to submit their synopses and take the subsequent step towards remodeling their concepts into actuality.