Launched in 2023 by The Queer Muslim Project with support from the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, the QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab celebrates and nurtures queer talent behind the camera, equipping them with the tools, resources, and networks to tell stories that drive meaningful change.
Since its inception, we have supported 22 queer writers and writer-directors from South Asia and its diaspora.
In 2026, the Lab expands into Southeast Asia, further amplifying diverse voices and strengthening regional exchange.
Launched in 2023 by The Queer Muslim Project with support from the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, the QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab celebrates and nurtures queer talent behind the camera, equipping them with the tools, resources, and networks to tell stories that drive meaningful change.
Since its inception, we have supported 22 queer writers and writer-directors from South Asia and its diaspora.
In 2026, the Lab expands into Southeast Asia, further amplifying diverse voices and strengthening regional exchange.
Launched in 2023 by The Queer Muslim Project with support from the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, the QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab celebrates and nurtures queer talent behind the camera, equipping them with the tools, resources, and networks to tell stories that drive meaningful change.
Since its inception, we have supported 22 queer writers and writer-directors from South Asia and its diaspora.
In 2026, the Lab expands into Southeast Asia, further amplifying diverse voices and strengthening regional exchange.
A space for queer filmmakers to build craft and community
The QueerFrames Screenwriting Lab connects emerging writers and writer-directors with leading industry mentors, offering guidance on craft, storytelling, and navigating careers in film. We provide rigorous script development for fiction feature films, alongside access to film markets, industry networks, and professional opportunities. The Lab fosters a supportive creative community built through peer exchange, shared learning, and collaboration.
What the lab offers
Because queer storytelling needs sustained support
Beyond The Lab
At QueerFrames, we invest in fellows, not just their projects, supporting their creative and professional growth beyond the Lab. Fellows continue to access tailored consultations with industry experts, short film and proof-of-concept funding, pitch training, market exposure, and further development opportunities.
Across cohorts, alumni work has gone on to screen at leading festivals including BFI Flare, Frameline, and Iris Prize, with fellows also selected for programmes such as TorinoFilmLab (Green Narratives), Genre Film Lab, Creative Asia (Busan International Film Festival), and the WAVES Film Bazaar Co-Production Market.
At QueerFrames, we invest in fellows, not just their projects, supporting their creative and professional growth beyond the programme. Fellows continue to access tailored consultations with industry experts, short film and proof-of-concept funding, pitch training, market exposure, and further development opportunities.
LAB HIGHLIGHTS
Clear steps. Thoughtful rhythm.
Collaborative flow.
We integrate all processes, oversee the team, and make key decisions to ensure the timeline and budget are seamlessly executed.
01Masterclasses & Industry Insights
Michael Lehmann (USA), Claire Chassagne (France) Focused sessions on directing, storytelling, and international co-production practice with leading global filmmakers and industry voices.
02Residency & Creative Development
Goa (2025)
An in-person residency dedicated to intensive script development, peer exchange, and collaborative creative work in a focused setting.
03Networks & Global Exposure
European Film Market (2025) + Online Sessions Industry access and global perspectives through a delegation to EFM and online sessions with Tricia Tuttle, Vikramaditya Motwane, and Nida Manzoor.
2023 cohort reception hosted by french institute india
GOA RESIDENCY 2025
Mentors
Engaging leading mentors and industry voices
A glimpse into the experiences, exchanges, and opportunities that shape each cohort
Masterclasses with Michael Lehmann (US) and Claire Chassagne (France), offering insights into directing and international co-productions
A 2025 delegation of emerging queer South Asian filmmakers to the European Film Market, expanding industry access and global networks
An in-person residency in Goa (2025), fostering focused story development, peer exchange, and creative community
LAB HIGHLIGHTS
A glimpse into the experiences, exchanges, and opportunities that shape each cohort
LAB HIGHLIGHTS
Partners
Partners
Awards & Recognition
Recognition that reflects our purpose
When our work is honored or featured in leading publications, it reflects the creativity, care, and collaboration at the heart of Minnaro. These recognitions speak not just to aesthetics, but to the spaces that truly connect with our clients and the architectural community alike.