Filmmakers submissions sought for ‘Ohina 2019 Filmmakers Lab
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Submissions are now being accepted for the 'Ohina 2019 Filmmakers Lab, which provides talented local filmmakers with an opportunity to learn from working screenwriters and filmmakers. Interested applicants should submit a short screenplay, bio and cover letter to apply for this year's workshop in November on Oahu. The deadline to apply is Aug. 25.
Following a judging process, up to 10 accepted participants will be guest mentored by leading film industry creatives in a three-day intensive workshop. One filmmaker from the group will also receive the ʻOhina Greenlight Award, and the opportunity for 'Ohina Films to help fund and produce their winning script to become a completed short film. The short will premiere at the 'Ohina Short Film Showcase program of the 2020 Hawai'i International Film Festival.
Previous mentors of the 'Ohina Filmmakers Lab have included Joe Robert Cole (co-screenwriter of "Black Panther"), Eric Pearson (co-screenwriter of "Thor: Ragnarok"), and Dana Ledoux-Miller (co-screenwriter, "Narcos," "Newsroom").
'Ohina's 2017 Greenlight Award winner, "Kalewa" by Mitchel Viernes, recently won Best Sci-Fi Short at the 2018 New Renaissance Film Festival in Amsterdam.
Participants must either be based in Hawaii or have roots in Hawaii. To apply, visit www.ohina.org. Accepted applicants will be notified by Oct. 1.
About 'Ohina
The 'Ohina Filmmakers Lab connects Hawaii filmmakers to a workshop with Hollywood screenwriters and producers who offer mentorship and advice in a variety of key filmmaking fields, including script development, honing pitches, production support and project guidance. Films that emerge from 'Ohina Labs are premiered at the Hawai'i International Film Festival's prestigious "Made in Hawai'i" programming block: the 'Ohina Showcase.