By Benjamin Njoku

XLCreativeHub has called on screenwriters and storytellers to submit synopses of their original feature-length film scripts for its Screenwriting Competition and Creator Residency. The announcement was made on the organisation’s website on Sunday.

The management said submissions would close on March 16, while judges would review entries between March 17 and 20. It added that six finalists would be selected and announced on March 20, with the entire event streamed live on XLCreativeHub’s YouTube channel.

According to the organizers, the panel of judges includes Halima Odiegwu, Emil Guruba, and Kehinde Joseph. The statement noted that shortlisted finalists would participate in a Screenwriting Residency scheduled to hold in Abuja from March 22 to 28.

It added that public voting for the winner would commence on March 28, and end on April 6, while the overall winner would be announced on the 7th of April, 2026.

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.

“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 organizers explained that only six finalists would be selected by a team of screenwriters and industry specialists. It stated that the finalists would undergo a one-week creator residency where judges would 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.