New Telenovela 2017 is looking for three
scriptwriters, one Zulu male, one Zulu female and one Venda writer of any
gender description.
All writers should have proven storylining
and scripting skills, be familiar with long form television format and be
fluent in English as well as their preferred indigenous language.
Only members from KZN and Johannesburg need
apply. You to have to have experience working in a writers’ room and be able to
work under pressure to meet deadlines. You should ideally have traceable
references and worked on at least two shows, one of which MUST be soapie or
telenovela.
You should also have samples of your
UNEDITED work available(draft 1) - 1 treatment and 1 script.
“This isn't for those trying to get their
foot in the door, because we're going to hit the ground running. Talent and
professionalism are a must. If this is you or you know of someone who fits the
profile email the following information:” say the organisers.
Information to be emailed newtelenovela2017@gmail.com
1. Your updated CV
2. An unedited script sample
3. An unedited treatment sample
4. Two traceable work references
Correspondence will only be entered into
with successful candidates. If you have not been contacted by the June 30, 2017,
then consider your application unsuccessful.
Please direct all correspondence to newtelenovela2017@gmail.com
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