The Black List and the Athens Film Office are teaming to accept submissions starting today for the 2027 Owl Screenwriting Workshop, which is set for January 12-15 in the Greek capital.
The workshop is an intensive, residential development program curated to accelerate bold, audience-driven feature films and television projects positioned for the international market. It is designed specifically for screenwriters with demonstrated early-career success who are prepared to scale their work to an international level. Submitting writers must have at least one professional, distributed credit in feature film or television, and the submitted script must be in English or translated into English.
Per the Athens Film Office, the Owl Screenwriting Workshop serves as a bridge for creative talent, connecting emerging screenwriters directly with leading international producers, executives and decision-makers. Up to 10 selected professional writers will participate in the program that features high-level mentorship, one-to-one script notes, masterclasses, panels and networking events with industry professionals.
Submissions can be made via the Black List website through October 2. Up to 40 projects will be selected for the long list, based on the strength of their scripts as determined by the Black List. Submissions will be reviewed based on originality, writing style, market potential and the writer’s track record. Creators with underrepresented backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply.
