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Screenwriters and storytellers have been called upon to submit the script synopsis of their original feature-length film for the XLCreativeHub’s Screenwriting Competition and Creator Residency programme.
Making the announcement on the organisation’s website on Sunday, the management said submissions would close on March 16, while judges would review entries between March 17 and 20.
According to the organisers, six finalists would be selected and announced on March 20, with the entire event streamed live on XLCreativeHub’s YouTube channel. The judging panel includes Halima Odiegwu, Emil Guruba and Kehinde Joseph.
However, shortlisted finalists will participate in Screenwriting Residency scheduled for Abuja from March 22 to 28. While public voting for the winner will commence on March 28 and end on April 6, the overall winner emerges on April 7, 2026.
Mr. Josh Akosile, Chief Operating Officer, XLCreativeHub, stated: “We are pleased to invite screenwriters and storytellers to submit a synopsis of their original feature-length film script for consideration in the prestigious XLCreativeHub Screenwriting Competition and Creator Residency.
“If you have a powerful story and the vision to bring it to life on screen, this is your chance to be discovered, developed, and celebrated. This highly competitive programme offers a rare opportunity to turn your script into a produced film while competing for a professional film writing contract, a chance to win a film production deal and shared royalties.”
The finalists will undergo a one-week creator residency where judges would mentor them and support the development of their scripts.
“At the end of the residency, each finalist will produce a movie script from which a trailer will be created. The general public will then preview the trailers and vote for their favourite script.
The finalist with the highest votes will be declared the winner,” he concluded.
