Serial Bridges Accra 2026 – TV Series Writers & Producers Workshop
Opportunity type: Workshop
For: Writers & Producers
Deadline: 29/05/26
Rewards: Workshop, mentorship, masterclasses and development support for series projects
Location Eligibility: Ghana and West Africa
About this opportunity
The Writers Room Ghana is inviting writer–producer duos to take part in a TV series development programme led in partnership with the French Embassy in Ghana and Series Mania Institute under the Creation Africa Ghana initiative. The programme is designed to strengthen the TV series ecosystem in Ghana and West Africa by supporting creative teams through mentorship, training, and industry exposure. Over a six-month initiative, selected teams will take part in a focused 5-day workshop in Accra and gain insights into international co-production, financing, and series development markets.
Rewards
- 5-day intensive workshop (31 Aug – 4 Sep 2026) in Accra
- Mentorship from experienced international series professionals
- Masterclasses and networking sessions with global industry experts
- Training on international series markets, co-production, and financing
- Eligibility for ongoing development support within the programme
Eligibility
- Open only to writer–producer teams (applications must be in pairs)
- Applicants must be from Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Senegal, Gambia, or Cameroon
- Writers must have either written a pilot script or have film/TV writing or directing credits
- Producers must have produced at least one broadcast/streamed series or a festival/theatrical film
- Companies must be based in eligible countries
- Projects must be original fiction series (20–60 minutes per episode)
- Only season 1 original concepts are accepted (no adaptations or sequels)
- Project must demonstrate international potential
Entry Fee
Free
How to Apply
Apply using the link: Serial Bridges Accra 2026 – TV Series Writers & Producers Workshop
All questions regarding this award should be sent to sorella@ooagallery.com
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