The Flip The Script™ Filmmaking Competition is an immersive, rapid development experience that culminates in a showcase of short movies written, directed and produced by a team of carefully curated emerging black filmmakers.





The Big Idea



Flip The Script Filmmaking Competition gives aspiring screenwriters access to industry professionals who teach the art and process of rapid screenwriting and filmmaking in order to bring entertaining, diverse narratives to life.



The Elimination



They say it takes pressure to create diamonds. And this high-octane elimination based experience is definitely high pressure. Who will survive the competition and move on to Flip The Script?



The Experience



Writers develop their concept into a production ready screenplay through a series of educational experiences, mentoring sessions and challenges that leave only the best to direct their short with a professional crew and SAG-AFTRA talent




POWERFUL STORIES.



REAL OPPORTUNITIES.



The people.



Eunice Smith


Executive Producer | The WordSmith Writer's Lab


Edwin Walker



Producer | Edclusive Entertainment


Sylus Green



MyT and The 5:30 Scholars



Lesley Martinez



CNTXTR.Digital | Producer | Marketing Coach



Hector "HEX HECTIC" Daniel



Visual Design Coach



The‌ ‌Flip‌ ‌The‌ ‌Script™‌ ‌Filmmaking‌ ‌Competition‌ is based in Chicago and funded by The WordSmith Writer’s Lab. Our mission is to create a real pathway for filmmakers by equipping them with vital skills and connecting them to the industry in a meaningful, energetic, and inspiring way.



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