Quramo Creative Lab calls for participants in book-to-screen adaptation programme
By Editor
QURAMO Publishing and Productions is excited to announce the launch of the Quramo Creative Lab with an open call for early-career scriptwriters to join its inaugural book-to-screen adaptation programme. This six-to-eight-week lab will bring together emerging writers and experienced mentors to develop scripts that spotlight socially impactful stories.
The Quramo Creative Lab offers Nigerian writers and filmmakers a unique opportunity to hone their craft while amplifying narratives of social importance. As both a publisher and production house, Quramo bridges the gap between literature and film, empowering authors to create worlds and filmmakers to bring them to life. Quramo has pioneered this approach through the Quramo Festival of Words, which fosters networking between writers and filmmakers, and through important docu-films productions like Journey of an African Colony and Loot and the Lost Kingdoms, both of which started as books and later became screen adaptations.
Quramo’s Creative Lab is distinct in its exclusive focus on book-to-screen adaptations, combining over a decade of publishing expertise with a commitment to quality storytelling. This programme will kick off a multi-stage initiative where completed scripts move to the Quramo Production Lab, and ultimately transforming such scripts into high-quality productions. Participants will gain hands-on experience in screen adaptation, enriching Nigerian film culture by celebrating its literary heritage.
The Quramo Creative Lab creates job opportunities for emerging creatives in a collaborative environment led by seasoned professionals. Our scriptwriting partners include Albanthso, who integrates technology with storytelling, Utica Capital, Co-Creation Hub, TraceTV, the Megaletrics radio group, White Harvest Network, and more. These partnerships position the lab to produce high-caliber content that showcases Nigerian talent. The final productions will premiere at Quramo’s Festival of Words, on the Qshorts YouTube channel, and at community screenings across Lagos, sparking public discussion on this year’s theme.
The Quramo Creative Lab seeks to elevate the quality of screen adaptations in Nigeria, equip aspiring writers and filmmakers with real-world experience, and drive conversations on social issues. By merging publishing with film, Quramo gives voice to impactful stories that might otherwise go untold.
Quramo Publishing and Productions is a renowned Nigerian publishing and multimedia company committed to African storytelling. Quramo’s portfolio includes celebrated books, documentaries, and creative events like the Quramo Festival of Words and the Quramo Writers’ Prize, which support emerging writers. Through the Quramo Creative Lab, the company furthers its mission to create a sustainable ecosystem for African storytellers.
For more information on the Quramo Creative Lab and application details, please visit our website and follow us on social media and emails to: qshorts@quramo.com. Instagram: qshortsafrica.
