Writers' Guild of South Africa launches Muse Awards

There are six entry categories - Feature Film, TV Drama, TV Comedy, Documentary, Stage Plays and Unproduced Script in any genre.

A panel of independent judges will be looking for excellence in writing style, story, characterisation, dialogue and impact. Every nominee will receive a personalised nomination certificate and each winner will receive a personalised winner's certificate and a specially designed WGSA Muse Trophy.

Emphasis on performance writers

The WGSA is a registered non-profit organisation and a public benefit organisation, which replaced SASWA, the South African Scriptwriters Association that was formed in 1974.

It remains the only association in South Africa with the sole purpose of protecting, developing and empowering performance writers in the local film, television, radio, stage, animation and new media (internet - mobile and digital distribution and gaming) industries.

The WGSA is a key member of SASFED (the South African Screen Federation), and one of the founding members of LAMP (Language and Media Practitioners).

Announcement date

The judging process will take place during November and December 2013, with the nominees announced in January 2014. This will be followed by the award ceremony, which will take place early next year.

The deadline for entries is midnight on 31 October 2013 and they must be submitted online. For more information, go to www.wgsamuseawards.co.za.