Women in Film and Television Jamaica (WIFTJA) is proud to present its upcoming Industry Symposium: The Art and Business of Screenwriting Across Genres, a one-day event designed to empower writers and creatives across the Caribbean.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Department of Literatures in English, UWI Mona
This dynamic programme will feature:
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Keynote Address by acclaimed filmmaker Tanya Hamilton (Director, HBO’s Get Millie Black)
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Masterclasses:
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From Script to Screen: The Business Behind the Vision with Sarudzayi Marufu (Founder & Executive Producer, EURAS Films)
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Writing for Young Audiences with Kenia Mattis (CEO, ListenMi Caribbean Ltd.)
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Panel Discussion: After Ideation – Establishing a Writer’s Practice and Presence
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Screenwriting Accelerator Program spotlight, including a live pitch session
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Networking opportunities with industry peers and professionals
This symposium is all about building skills, sharing knowledge, and amplifying Caribbean voices on the global stage.
Supported by UNESCO’s Creative Caribbean and Participation Program, CARICOM, ACP-EU Culture, and The University of the West Indies, Mona.
For more details, visit: www.wiftja.org