LOS ANGELES – April 30, 2020 – Today, Ubisoft Film & Television announced participants for the 2020 Women’s Film & Television Fellowship. Margaret Boykin, Director of Film Development, and Danielle Kreinik, Director of Television Development, selected Annabel Seymour for film and Jalysa Conway for television. During the course of the paid, six-month program, Seymour and Conway will evaluate Ubisoft’s library for potential development and explore original ideas based on the world, community and culture of video games. They will also have one-on-one mentorship opportunities with their mentors for film or television. At the end of the six-month program, Conway and Seymour will have the opportunity to formally pitch their ideas with the goal of securing script deals.
Additionally, Ubisoft Film & Television recently wrapped production on Werewolves Within, the first film stemming from the Women’s Film & Television Fellowship. The script was penned by inaugural film fellow Mishna Wolff with Josh Ruben directing the star-studded ensemble cast that includes Sam Richardson, Milana Vayntrub, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Catherine Curtin, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Rebecca Henderson, Cheyenne Jackson and Michaela Watkins.
“We’re proud to be moving into the third year of this fellowship and to be working with these two incredible writers. Each year has yielded such fun, unexpected results and wonderful new relationships,” said Director of Film Development, Margaret Boykin. “We’re developing a romantic comedy with last year’s participant, Heather Quinn, and we are in post-production on Werewolves Within from year one. We can’t wait to see what our fellows dream up this year.”
“Jalysa and Annabel are incredibly creative and talented writers. We’re thrilled to be working with them in this year’s fellowship,” said Director of Television Development, Danielle Kreinik. “We are happy to have the ability to conduct the mentorship remotely as they craft their pitches.”
“I’m so excited to explore the phenomenal worlds and characters that Ubisoft has created, and to find a way to further develop them into a compelling TV series. I get lost in Ubisoft games — the visuals, the storylines, the action — and now I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to get lost in them in a whole new way, doing what I love best: crafting good stories,” said Jalysa Conway.
“I have always been interested in writing stories that pull human truths from even the most fantastical of places. The opportunity to have access to Ubisoft’s immense and diverse library of games is extremely appealing to me,” said Annabel Seymour. “I’m excited to work with the incredible team at Ubisoft to create projects that can be enjoyed by both avid game fans and non-gamers alike.”
Welcoming the first class in 2017, the Ubisoft Women’s Film & Television Fellowship program is designed to attract and illuminate women and non-binary voices within the entertainment industry. Two women or non-binary screenwriters are selected for a six-month, non-exclusive, paid fellowship, with the opportunity to explore Ubisoft’s extensive library of IP as well as pitch original ideas based on the world, community and culture of video games. Additionally, participants take part in one-on-one mentorship programs led by Head of Film & Television, Jason Altman, Director of Film Development, Margaret Boykin and Director of Television Development, Danielle Kreinik.
About Ubisoft Film & Television
Ubisoft Film & Television’s mission is to bring Ubisoft’s award-winning games into new areas of entertainment and to create original stories set in the world, culture and community of gaming.
The division has a slate of IP-based and original film and TV projects in various stages of development and production, including “Tom Clancy’s The Division” (Netflix), “Rabbids” (Lionsgate), “Just Dance” (Screen Gems), the independent feature “Werewolves Within,” the current series “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet” (Apple TV+) and “Rabbids Invasion” (season 4 on Netflix) among others.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018–19 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
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