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Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Mar 26, 2025
M Film Lab & Open Screenplay Partner with Watermelon Pictures to Distribute Award-Winning Short Film Exception Starring Waleed Zuaiter
M Film Lab & Open Screenplay Partner with Watermelon Pictures to Distribute Award-Winning Short Film Exception
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Mar 17, 2025
M Film Lab Launches Spring 2025 Screenwriting Lab: Tales of Identity & Imagination
M Film Lab Launches Spring 2025 Screenwriting Lab: Tales of Identity & Imagination
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Mar 03, 2025
Short Film "Exception" Accepted into Oscar-Qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival
Short Film "Exception" Accepted into Oscar-Qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Nov 22, 2022
Open Screenplay rejoins forces with M Film Labs to create opportunities for Latinx Filmmakers
Open Screenplay rejoins forces with M Film Labs to create opportunities for Latinx Filmmakers
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Nov 22, 2022
Open Screenplay to produce M Film Lab Winner “Black Metal”
Open Screenplay to produce M Film Lab Winner “Black Metal”
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Jun 01, 2022
Open Screenplay & Humaniti launch storytelling initiative to raise awareness of world’s most distressed communities
Open Screenplay & Humaniti launch storytelling initiative to raise awareness of world’s most distressed commun
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Apr 01, 2022
Open Screenplay & Layla Care bring back screenwriting contest, focusing on student mental health
Open Screenplay & Layla Care bring back screenwriting contest, focusing on student mental health
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Feb 24, 2022
Open Screenplay partners with M Film Labs to create opportunities for Black Screenwriters
Open Screenplay partners with M Film Labs to create opportunities for Black Screenwriters
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Feb 02, 2022
Open Screenplay to Produce Short Film Series for CAI
Open Screenplay to Produce Short Film Series for CAI
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Jan 20, 2022
Open Screenplay’s First Short, The Poem, Picked Up for Worldwide Distribution
Open Screenplay’s First Short, The Poem, Picked Up for Worldwide Distribution
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Aug 11, 2021
Muslim Kids TV: Screenwriting Contest Offers Cash Prize And Chance to Write Episodes For New Animated Series Celebrating Islam’s Golden Age of Scientific Discovery
Muslim Kids TV: Screenwriting Contest Offers Cash Prize And Chance to Write Episodes For New Animated Series C
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Jul 18, 2021
Open Screenplay partners with M Film Labs to elevate on-screen portrayal of Muslims
Open Screenplay partners with M Film Labs to elevate on-screen portrayal of Muslims
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
May 18, 2021
Statement on Bombing of Open Screenplay’s Satellite Office in Gaza
Statement on Bombing of Open Screenplay’s Satellite Office in Gaza
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Apr 14, 2021
Jason T. Reed Joins Open Screenplay’s Advisory Board
Jason T. Reed Joins Open Screenplay’s Advisory Board
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Apr 01, 2021
Open Screenplay Congratulates Investor & Advisor Mohannad Malas on Oscar Nomination
Open Screenplay Congratulates Investor & Advisor Mohannad Malas on Oscar Nomination
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Mar 07, 2021
Open Screenplay Commemorates International Women’s Day with Female-Led Film Production
Open Screenplay Commemorates International Women’s Day with Female-Led Film Production
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Feb 22, 2021
Open Screenplay’s First Film, “The Poem”, Wins Best International Indie at Venice Shorts, Builds Momentum in Festival Circuit
Open Screenplay’s First Film, “The Poem”, Wins Best International Indie at Venice Shorts, Builds Momentum in F
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Jan 10, 2021
Open Screenplay & CAI announce Winners of Screenwriting Contest
Open Screenplay & CAI announce Winners of Screenwriting Contest
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Dec 16, 2020
Comedian & Actress Maysoon Zayid joins Open Screenplay’s Advisory Board
Comedian & Actress Maysoon Zayid joins Open Screenplay’s Advisory Board
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Nov 03, 2020
Open Screenplay Teams Up with Award-Winning Director & Executive Producer for Production of Film Contest Winner
Open Screenplay Teams Up with Award-Winning Director & Executive Producer for Production of Film Contest Winn
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Oct 28, 2020
Open Screenplay Wraps Filming on Production of Mental Health Contest Winner
Open Screenplay Wraps Filming on Production of Mental Health Contest Winner
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Jul 29, 2020
Open Screenplay & Layla announce winners of their Mental Health Screenwriting Contest
Open Screenplay & Layla announce winners of their Mental Health Screenwriting Contest
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Jun 17, 2020
CAI partners with Open Screenplay on a film screenwriting contest to debunk Arab Myths
CAI partners with Open Screenplay on a film screenwriting contest to debunk Arab Myths
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
May 06, 2020
Open Screenplay announces winners of their Climate Change Contest.
Open Screenplay announces winners of their Climate Change Contest.
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Apr 30, 2020
Layla and Open Screenplay Launch OnlineScreenwriting Contest on Mental Health
Layla and Open Screenplay Launch OnlineScreenwriting Contest on Mental Health
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Feb 18, 2020
Open Screenplay awarded Patent for Innovative Collaborative Authoring System
Open Screenplay awarded Patent for Innovative Collaborative Authoring System
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Oct 24, 2019
Open 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.
Open Screenplay launching global short film screenplay contest to bring awareness to – and drive an important
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Sep 05, 2019
Open Screenplay announces winners of their short film contest, demonstrating the platform’s power to democratize screenwriting, diversify filmmaking, and create opportunities for aspiring writers
Open Screenplay announces winners of their short film contest, demonstrating the platform’s power to democrati
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Jun 22, 2019
Open Screenplay joins the Canadian Film Centre’s prestigious IDEABOOST Network Connect program; comprised of companies reshaping Canada’s media and entertainment landscape
Open Screenplay joins the Canadian Film Centre’s prestigious IDEABOOST Network Connect program; comprised of c
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Mar 18, 2019
Khaled Sabawi, CEO & Founder of Open Screenplay, invited to share his lessons learned with technologists at TechToronto’s Signature Event
Khaled Sabawi, CEO & Founder of Open Screenplay, invited to share his lessons learned with technologists at Te
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Jan 28, 2019
Writing Platform Open Screenplay Launches With Backing From Sandy Climan
Writing Platform Open Screenplay Launches With Backing From Sandy Climan
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Jan 24, 2019
Successful Canadian start up founder Khaled Sabawi, backed by business leaders & Hollywood veterans, is set to democratize and help bring more diversity to Hollywood
Successful Canadian start up founder Khaled Sabawi, backed by business leaders & Hollywood veterans, is set to
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Mar 12, 2018
Open Screenplay Accepted to the DMZ, World’s Top Ranked University-Based Tech Incubator
Open Screenplay Accepted to the DMZ, World’s Top Ranked University-Based Tech Incubator
Khaled Sabawi
Open Screenplay
Mar 01, 2018
Open Screenplay Announces Hollywood Veteran Sandy Climan as Strategic Advisor
Open Screenplay Announces Hollywood Veteran Sandy Climan as Strategic Advisor
