Participant Application Form

NCIG TVWriters’ Lab 6x6


All applicants must submit this application to be considered for participation in the program.
All sections with * in the application form are mandatory.

Before you begin, please note the following:

  • You must be based in GGC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries
  • You must be 18+ years of age at the time you submit this application
  • To participate in the program, you must have a good speaking and writing command of English and Arabic, since English is the language of instruction in the intensive Toolbox Sessions provided in week 1 of the program and some virtual master classes may also be taught in English
  • Your Project must be authentic and original
  • The Program is designed for writers with an Arabic-language TV series in early stages of conceptualization or development
  • To participate in the lab, selected projects should not be committed to a producer or a director and must have complete autonomy over the submitted project
  • Past writing experience is required. A participant must bring adequate TV/Film screenwriting experience , i.e. previously credited as a writer/co-writer in one or two GCC-led projects
  • Projects by more than one creator/writer will be considered
  • Applicants may choose to fill out this application form in Arabic or English. However, projects uploaded in sections 6&7 will be accepted in ARABIC ONLY
  • Applicants may submit up to two projects, with a separate application form for each project
  • An applicant’s full name, project title, email, and contact number are to be included in all submitted documents

1. Contact Information *

2. Date of Birth *

3. Short Bio * (100 words maximum and max file size of 2MB)

4. Portfolio (max file size is 2MB)

Include samples of all past writing, production, and/or creative work experience (TV shows, films, theatrical productions, photography, writing samples, online portfolio, showreel, website, etc.), explaining your role in the project

If the production or work is publicly available, please insert a link here.

5. Personal Statement * (no more than 2,000 words and file size of max 2MB)

Describe why you want to participate in LAB 6/6 and explain how your background will add a unique perspective to the program.

6. Short Synopsis of the Project in Conceptualization or Development * (maximum one page and file size of max 2MB)

Include Genre, main characters, tone, references, and story world description.

7. Treatment or Short Script or Scenes from the Project* (max file size is 2MB)

9. Upload the completed & signed Submission Letter * (max file size is 2MB)