FILM & TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT
It all begins with a Sentence
Blunt Pencil Storyworks is a writer-led story studio bridging North American production markets and African dramatic craft. From Toronto to Lagos — we develop the stories the world hasn't seen yet.
Founded by Afe Olumowe, director of AMVCA-nominated features When Love Comes Around and Anniversary.
WHAT WE DO
Three pillars. One mission.
The Studio
Professional script development for writers, producers, and streamers who understand that great stories require rigorous craft.
The Story Lab
The Story Lab — An 8-week training incubator for writers from underserved countries and communities. Independent program. Fellows own their work.
The Slate
The Slate — Original projects in script development, seeking co-production partners and strategic investors.
THE FOUNDER
About the founder
Afe Olumowe is a Nigerian-Canadian filmmaker and director of AMVCA and Ghana Movie Awards-nominated features. He founded Blunt Pencil Storyworks in 2026 to build a development bridge between African dramatic craft and North American production markets.
View credits: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3393999/
From Toronto to Lagos
We operate across two continents because the stories we develop live in
both worlds. Our writers come from Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Kingston, and
beyond. Our production partners are in Toronto, Los Angeles, London, and
streaming platforms everywhere.
