Netflix has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s creative hub Righters House to announce Write the Future — Feature Film Writers Lab, a groundbreaking screenwriting program seeking to empower emerging Saudi talent and strengthen the Kingdom’s film industry, according to Arab News.
The three‑month program will roll out across Asir, Al Madinah, and the Eastern Province, bringing professional training and mentorship directly to local creative communities.
The lab will elevate the skills of 18 selected participants through a set of online masterclasses, in‑person writers’ workshops, and intensive pitch preparation sessions.
Pelin Mavili, Netflix’s director of global affairs for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey, highlighted that investing in writers is fundamental to building a sustainable creative ecosystem.
“Screenwriting is at the heart of storytelling, and investing in writers is one of the most meaningful ways we can support the future of storytelling … we are focused on building skills, creating access to industry expertise, and supporting emerging voices across Saudi Arabia,” she said.
Conducted in Arabic, the program will culminate with each participant presenting a comprehensive feature-film development package, offering them the tools that take their projects into the next stage of production. That package will include a logline, synopsis, treatment, pitch deck, and a recorded pitch.
Rulan Hasan, co-founder and head of content at Righters House, described the partnership as “a strategic step” to empower writers in the Kingdom with global storytelling tools, bridging the gap between creative potential and professional industry standards.
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