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.
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
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.