MARABOU STORYTELLERS is a 501c non-profit organization empowering the activated community of biracial, multi-ethnic and BIPOC Y.A.’s. with a shortfilm screenplay writing workshop. Our screenwriting program promotes self agency and encourages you to represent all the cultures which lead to the collaboration known as you. Put your unique P.O.V. on the page.
SELECTED SCREENPLAYS WILL BE PRODUCED AND SCREENED @ HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL hollyshorts.com
100% tax deductible
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MARABOU STORYTELLER
How you represent your cultural ancestry "race" is your chose. Not mandated to you.
ACT 1
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BACKSTORY:
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Students discuss the intersectionality of their cultures and share authentic backstory to find commonalities within their unique self perception. ​
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Discuss how the screenplay you right can challenge/change the tropes the familiar mischaracterizations that do no align with your truth as a member of the biracial, multicultural and BIPOC community.
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For the foundation for your screenplay, choose a chapter of your life and create the story you need to see, but hasn’t been written yet.
many roots... one tree
100% tax deductible
EIN #92-0832171
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Categorizations of cultural ancestry- “race” is often given to, BUT should be chosen.
Societal expectations & limitations around multi-cultural BIPOC people on screen often feed into tropes and that invite “code switching” in real life.
WE know that your diversity is a strength -
“What Are You?” is an invitation… to connection.
MARABOU STORYTELLERS
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Diversity is YOUR strength.
"what are you?"
is an invitation to connection...
ACT 2
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YOUR STORY:
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Plot & subplot, archetypes & tropes.
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Recognizing archetypes vs. tropes.
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Introductory three act structure
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The importance of beat sheets & outline.
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First draft. (15-20 pgs)
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many roots... one tree
100% tax deductible
EIN #92-0832171
MARABOU STORYTELLERS
many roots... one tree
ACT 3
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FINAL DRAFT:
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Review work and notes from instructors and fellow students.
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Re-write, complete and polishing final drafts. (15-20 pgs)
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Selected finished scripts will be considered for production financing and submitted for screening at the HollyShorts Film Festival.
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How you identify with your cultural ancestry "race"... is your chose. Not a mandate.
Applicants will be interviewed for the MBST 5 week - 3 hour p/w, in person workshops. No class make ups. * 30% discount for current TOA STUDENTS.
If you are a Young Adult in the activated community with a powerful, redemptive story to tell and would like to be considered for our program or an industry professional within the activated community who wants to share your expertise our support efforts or making a tax-deductible charitable donation, please don't wait. Get involved.
100% tax deductible