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Financial Backing of up to P250,000 to Selected Filmmakers.

Submit your proposals before 22 September 2025.

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About the Project

Lemon Pepper Film Project is an annual film competition and documentary series that seeks to uncover and support emerging talent in the filmmaking industry. The project begins with a call for screenplay submissions, from which a distinguished panel of industry experts selects one winning script. The chosen filmmaker is then granted the opportunity to bring their script to life as a feature film or a documentary with the entire filmmaking process documented in a behind-the-scenes documentary series.

Inspiring the next generation of storytellers

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Financial Support

Selected filmmakers receive funding for their projects, alleviating the financial barriers often faced by newcomers in the industry

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Career Launchpad

By giving opportunities to participants Lemon Pepper Film Project will provide a significant boost in their careers.

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Inspiration

The success stories of Lemon Pepper Film Project participants can inspire other aspiring filmmakers to pursue their dreams in the industry.

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Industry Recognition

Filmmakers gain visibility through a reality TV series or documentary format, leading to increased industry recognition and attracting investors

Objectives
  • Identify talented but undiscovered writers and directors—especially those without industry connections or access.
  • Provide a platform for first-time or up-and-coming filmmakers to showcase their work.
  • Allow anyone with a compelling script or directing vision to compete for a professional production opportunity.
  • Connect winners with industry professionals, including producers, mentors, casting directors, and crew. 
  • Offer behind-the-scenes guidance throughout the filmmaking process — from pre-production to post. 
  • Turn the process into a docu-series, showcasing the real-world challenges of filmmaking. 
  • Make the filmmaking process educational and entertaining by letting the audience watch how a film gets made. 
  • Each season culminates in the production 
  • A feature-length script (typically 85–120 pages) or short film script or documentary script (for newer formats).
  • Must be original work — not adapted unless the writer owns adaptation rights.
  • Filmmaking background, creative influences, and why the applicant wants to be part of Lemon Pepper Film Project 
  • May include a short essay.
  • Age: Must be at least 18 years old at time of submission..
  • Residency: Must be a legal resident of Botswana
  • Language: all scripts should be in all local languages including English.
  • Experience: Open to first-time or emerging directors; often excludes those who have previously directed a theatrical feature film.
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