SeriesLab

The SeriesLab supported 14 emerging content creators from the Arab world, Africa, and Asia through a three-part, hybrid virtual/in-person residency program. The program provided filmmakers with the skills, knowledge, networking, and mentorship needed to complete and pitch their television series pilot.

In two-person teams, writers participated in workshops and masterclasses, received one-on-one guidance from renowned U.S. mentors and episodic creators, and workshopped their projects in a supportive group setting. The program also included an exclusive opportunity to travel to Los Angeles for two weeks, where participants took part in a workshop.

The program took place in August 2023 and concluded in December 2023, during the 4th edition of The Red Sea International Film Festival. The selected projects had the opportunity to pitch their projects at the Red Sea Souk to an audience of international buyers, studios, networks, and producers.