Professional Development & Training
Members gain access to workshops, script labs, masterclasses, and mentorship programs designed to strengthen storytelling, screenwriting craft, and industry readiness.
Membership with the Screenwriters Guild of Uganda can help you grow as a writer, connect with others in the industry, gain training and feedback, get support and mentorship, participate in events, and benefit from collective advocacy — all of which can strengthen your screenwriting career and visibility in Uganda’s film and TV landscape.
Practical support, professional opportunities, and a strong community for your screenwriting journey.
Members gain access to workshops, script labs, masterclasses, and mentorship programs designed to strengthen storytelling, screenwriting craft, and industry readiness.
Through its partnerships with Uganda Registrations Services Bureau and legal partners, the Guild supports members to understand copyright law, protect their intellectual property, and register their literary works through recognized institutions—ensuring writers retain ownership and receive proper credit for their creations.
SGU represents the collective voice of Ugandan screenwriters, advocating for fair treatment, proper credits, and recognition in the film, television, and digital content industries.
Members can work from SGU regional hubs across the country, from the Central to the Western, Eastern, Northern and West Nile Hubs, where they access:
This ensures equal opportunity for writers regardless of location.
Members receive opportunities to pitch their scripts directly to producers, broadcasters, studios, and content commissioners through Guild-organized pitch sessions, forums, and industry engagements. This is possible through Guild projects like the Script to Screen Catalog Initiative.
Approved works by members may carry the Screenwriters Guild of Uganda Seal, signaling professional standards, credibility, and Guild recognition—enhancing the value and marketability of the script.
Membership connects writers to a nationwide and global network of fellow screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, and creative partners—opening doors to collaboration, projects, and career growth.
Members receive priority access to calls for submissions, writing gigs, grants, festivals, fellowships, and industry updates shared through the Guild.
Join the Guild and access training, hubs, pitching opportunities, and a strong writing community.