Scriptwriting
Develop compelling Yoruba stories with commercial pull and cultural depth.
The Philosophy
A great Yoruba film starts with a great story. The Scriptwriting programme at D'Icon School trains writers to develop original screenplays that can move directly from the page to production — stories with cultural resonance, commercial viability, and emotional truth.
Students learn the craft of screenplay structure, scene construction, dialogue that sounds natural to Yoruba audiences, and the pacing required to hold attention across feature-length and series formats. The programme draws on the storytelling traditions that have powered the biggest hits in Yoruba cinema.
Every writer completes the programme with at least one production-ready screenplay and practical experience in script-to-screen collaboration, having worked alongside directors and actors in the D'Icon training environment.
Founder Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D’Icon) working through a script with an actor on the set of Tani Mi — where the written word meets performance.
What You Will Learn
Story concept development and logline writing
Three-act structure and screenplay formatting
Dialogue craft — authenticity, rhythm, and subtext
Character arcs and ensemble writing
Scene-level construction and pacing
Adapting stories for series vs. feature formats
Working with directors — script-to-screen translation
Revision, feedback, and rewriting discipline
Learning Outcomes
- Write production-ready screenplays in standard format
- Develop original stories with cultural depth and audience appeal
- Craft dialogue that is natural, impactful, and performance-ready
- Structure narratives for both feature films and episodic series
- Collaborate with directors and actors during script development
- Receive and incorporate professional-level creative feedback
Who Should Apply
Storytellers, aspiring screenwriters, and creatives who want to write for Yoruba cinema. Whether you write fiction, poetry, or have never written before — if you have stories to tell, this programme will give you the craft to tell them professionally.
Next Steps
Ready to begin your journey?
Admissions are currently open. Join the next cohort of the Scriptwriting programme.