XLCreativeHub announces screenwriting competition
A media company, XLCreativeHub, has opened submissions for its 2026 Screenwriting Competition and Creator Residency, inviting screenwriters and storytellers to submit synopses of their original feature-length film scripts. According to
A media company, XLCreativeHub, has opened submissions for its 2026 Screenwriting Competition and Creator Residency, inviting screenwriters and storytellers to submit synopses of their original feature-length film scripts.
According to the management, submissions will close on 16 March, while judges will review entries from 17 to 20 March.
Six finalists will be selected and announced on 20 March, with the event streamed live on XLCreativeHub’s YouTube channel.
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In a statement, Mr. Josh Akosile, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of XL-CREATIVEHUB, said the judging panel comprises Halima Odiegwu, Emil Guruba, and Kehinde Joseph.
Shortlisted finalists will participate in a Screenwriting Residency scheduled to hold in Abuja from 22 to 28 March.
Public voting for the winner will begin on 28 March and end on 6 April, while the overall winner will be announced on 7 April 2026.
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The statement read, “We are pleased to invite screenwriters and storytellers to submit a synopsis of their original feature-length film script for consideration in the prestigious XLCreativeHub Screenwriting Competition and Creator Residency.
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“If you have a powerful story and the vision to bring it to life on screen, this is your chance to be discovered, developed, and celebrated.
“This highly competitive programme offers a rare opportunity to turn your script into a produced film while competing for a professional film writing contract, a chance to win a film production deal and shared royalties.”
The organisation explained that only six finalists will be selected by a team of screenwriters and industry specialists.
The finalists will undergo a one-week creator residency, where judges will mentor them and support the development of their scripts.
“At the end of the residency, each finalist will produce a movie script from which a trailer will be created. The general public will then preview the trailers and vote for their favourite script. The finalist with the highest votes will be declared the winner,” the statement added.
The hub encouraged interested creatives to submit their synopses and take the next step toward transforming their ideas into reality.
