SeriesLab

The SeriesLab will support 16 emerging content creators from the Arab world, Africa, and Asia through a three-part, hybrid virtual/in-person residency program. The program will provide filmmakers with the skills, knowledge, networking, and mentorship needed to complete and pitch their television series pilot.

In two-person teams, writers will participate in workshops and masterclasses, gain one-on-one guidance from renowned U.S. Mentors and episodic creators, and workshop their projects in a supportive group setting. Included in the program will be the exclusive opportunity to travel to Los Angeles for two weeks, where they will participate in a workshop and attend the Film Independent Forum, a special weekend event designed to inspire and empower content creators with the tools and connections they need to get their projects made and seen.

The program will take place in April 2025 and conclude in December 2025, during the 5th Edition of The Red Sea International Film Festival. The selected projects will have the opportunity to pitch their projects at the Red Sea Souk to an audience of international buyers, studios, networks, and producers.
At the end of the program, each participant will receive a membership to Film Independent which will provide educational and screening benefits for one year.