Press and Media

Short stories, daily updates and insights into the world of Open Screenplay

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Nov 22, 2022Open Screenplay rejoins forces with M Film Labs to create opportunities for Latinx Filmmakers

Nov 22, 2022Open Screenplay to produce M Film Lab Winner “Black Metal”

Jun 01, 2022Open Screenplay & Humaniti launch storytelling initiative to raise awareness of world’s most distressed communities

Apr 01, 2022Open Screenplay & Layla Care bring back screenwriting contest, focusing on student mental health

Feb 24, 2022Open Screenplay partners with M Film Labs to create opportunities for Black Screenwriters

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Feb 02, 2022Open Screenplay to Produce Short Film Series for CAI

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Jan 20, 2022Open Screenplay’s First Short, The Poem, Picked Up for Worldwide Distribution

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Aug 11, 2021Muslim Kids TV: Screenwriting Contest Offers Cash Prize And Chance to Write Episodes For New Animated Series Celebrating Islam’s Golden Age of Scientific Discovery

Jul 18, 2021Open Screenplay partners with M Film Labs to elevate on-screen portrayal of Muslims

May 18, 2021Statement on Bombing of Open Screenplay’s Satellite Office in Gaza

Apr 14, 2021Jason T. Reed Joins Open Screenplay’s Advisory Board

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Apr 01, 2021Open Screenplay Congratulates Investor & Advisor Mohannad Malas on Oscar Nomination

Mar 07, 2021Open Screenplay Commemorates International Women’s Day with Female-Led Film Production

Feb 22, 2021Open Screenplay’s First Film, “The Poem”, Wins Best International Indie at Venice Shorts, Builds Momentum in Festival Circuit

Jan 10, 2021Open Screenplay & CAI announce Winners of Screenwriting Contest

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Dec 16, 2020Comedian & Actress Maysoon Zayid joins Open Screenplay’s Advisory Board

Nov 03, 2020Open Screenplay Teams Up with Award-Winning Director & Executive Producer for Production of Film Contest Winner

Oct 28, 2020Open Screenplay Wraps Filming on Production of Mental Health Contest Winner

Jul 29, 2020Open Screenplay & Layla announce winners of their Mental Health Screenwriting Contest

Jun 17, 2020CAI partners with Open Screenplay on a film screenwriting contest to debunk Arab Myths

May 06, 2020Open Screenplay announces winners of their Climate Change Contest.

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Apr 30, 2020Layla and Open Screenplay Launch OnlineScreenwriting Contest on Mental Health

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Feb 18, 2020Open Screenplay awarded Patent for Innovative Collaborative Authoring System

Oct 24, 2019Open Screenplay launching global short film screenplay contest to bring awareness to – and drive an important conversation about - the crucial role of individuals in combating climate change.

Sep 05, 2019Open Screenplay announces winners of their short film contest, demonstrating the platform’s power to democratize screenwriting, diversify filmmaking, and create opportunities for aspiring writers

Jun 22, 2019Open Screenplay joins the Canadian Film Centre’s prestigious IDEABOOST Network Connect program; comprised of companies reshaping Canada’s media and entertainment landscape

Mar 18, 2019Khaled Sabawi, CEO & Founder of Open Screenplay, invited to share his lessons learned with technologists at TechToronto’s Signature Event

Jan 28, 2019Writing Platform Open Screenplay Launches With Backing From Sandy Climan

Jan 24, 2019Successful Canadian start up founder Khaled Sabawi, backed by business leaders & Hollywood veterans, is set to democratize and help bring more diversity to Hollywood

Mar 12, 2018Open Screenplay Accepted to the DMZ, World’s Top Ranked University-Based Tech Incubator

Mar 01, 2018Open Screenplay Announces Hollywood Veteran Sandy Climan as Strategic Advisor