The Écrans Noirs festival, currently taking place in Yaoundé, offers much more than just film screenings. In fact, it also offers free screenwriting workshops, giving young film enthusiasts the opportunity to train in the seventh art profession. In an open-air setting, far from traditional screening rooms, these workshops are a real opportunity for those who do not have access to a local film school to develop their skills.
For a few days, participants have the chance to benefit from the wise advice of cinema professionals who teach them the basics of screenwriting. A unique opportunity to discover different writing techniques, learn how to structure a cinematic story and develop their creativity. These workshops allow young talents to familiarize themselves with the cinema profession and acquire the skills necessary to make their own films.
Organized as part of the Écrans Noirs festival, these workshops are a real opportunity for participants, from all over the region, to train and progress in the field of cinema. Indeed, due to lack of access to a nearby film school, these short-term workshops are a valuable alternative for those wishing to embark on a career in the film industry.
This film festival is a flagship event in Africa which highlights the continent’s talents. In addition to film screenings, it also offers training opportunities and meetings between cinema professionals. It is a real springboard for young African directors, screenwriters and actors who seek to make themselves known and develop their careers.
In conclusion, the screenwriting workshops offered during the Écrans Noirs festival are a chance for young cinema enthusiasts to train in the cinema profession. In a friendly and inspiring environment, they acquire the knowledge necessary to develop their writing skills and thus pursue their path in the film industry. Thanks to this initiative, many talents from the African continent can finally have access to quality training and get noticed in the international film industry.