Th Academy tells me that it is the very first time ever that a South African winner gets this prize which is managed by the world's preeminent movie-related organisation which is also responsible for the Oscars.
Sean Robert Daniels' script, Killers, was one of five selected out of a massive 7 197 entries which the Academy received this year from around the world.
Sean Robert Daniels will participate in a week of industry events in Los Angeles hosted by the Academy and culminating in an awards ceremony in Beverly Hills on Thursday 8 November.
In Killers a hitwoman is called home by her mother who has a dying request ... one which the hitwoman cannot bring herself to honour.
Sean Robert Daniels is one of 5 writers who won, and each of them will receive $35 000.
Fellowships are awarded with the understanding that each of the 5 winners will complete a feature length screenplay during their fellowship year.
