FILM -- APRIL 2018

April 1, 2018

ACADEMY NICHOLL FELLOWSHIP IN SCREENWRITING

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

INFO: Each year, the Academy Nicholl screenwriting competition awards up to five fellowships to amateur screenwriters. Fellowship winners are invited to participate in awards week ceremonies and seminars in November and expected to complete at least one original feature film screenplay during the Fellowship year.

AWARD: $35,000 Fellowship

DEADLINE & SUBMISSION FEES:

Regular Submission – April 10, 2018 ($60 entry fee)
Late Submission – May 1, 2018 by 11:59pm PST ($85 entry fee)

oscars.org/nicholl/about

DIVERSE VOICES SCREENPLAY CONTEST

WeScreenplay

INFO: WeScreenplay’s contest is focused on promoting and encouraging diverse voices and stories. The contest encourages stories that are told from perspectives – through the author and/or characters (ethnic minorities, women, women over 40, LGBTQ members, senior citizens, faith-driven characters, etc.) – that are often underrepresented in Hollywood today. The contest accepts Features, TV Pilots, Web Series, and Shorts.

DEADLINE: April 15th, 2018

wescreenplay.com/contests/diverse-voices

WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE

The Kerouac Project

INFO: The Kerouac Project provides four residencies a year to writers of any stripe or age, living anywhere in the world. In the past they have accepted writers with no formal writing education alongside those with MFA’s and impressive résumés. You will be judged on the quality of the writing sample you submit. Each residency consists of approximately a three-month stay in the cottage where Jack Kerouac wrote his novel Dharma Bums. As writer-in-residence, all you are required to do is live in the Kerouac House during your residency, work on your writing project, and participate in two events—a Welcome Potluck dinner for you, and a Final Reading of your work at the Kerouac House at the end of your residency. Should you desire them, the Kerouac Project can also offer opportunities for you to participate in other readings, lead workshops, and interact in other ways with the vibrant Central Florida literary community.

You will be required to select a category into which your submission fits. The categories are: Poetry, Play, Screenplay, Fiction/Short Story, and Nonfiction.

STIPEND: Utilities and a food stipend of $1,000 are included.

RESIDENCY SLOTS:

Fall 2018: September 1 through November 22, 2018
Winter 2018–2019: December 1, 2018, through February 21, 2019
Spring 2019: March 1 through May 23, 2019
Summer 2019: June 1 through August 22, 2019

SUBMISSION FEE: $30

DEADLINE: April 16, 2018

kerouacproject.org/submissions/

AT&T SHAPE CREATE-A-THON

INFO: Do you love film or video? Do you have a story to tell? You can submit your script or storyboard to the AT&T Create-a-thon, a competition that challenges content creators and filmmakers to produce a short film over a single weekend. They're looking for creative thinkers and doers from emerging talent to industry veterans to join them at this special filmmaking event.

Spend the weekend of June 2-3 producing a short film on-site at Warner Bros. Studios at the AT&T Create-a-thon. Join the competition by submitting your film or video idea for a chance to be part of the challenge and be eligible to win cash prizes!

They are looking for ideas in all genres that cover short films, narrative shorts, webisodes, and any other short form videos. Follow the instructions below to enter. If your idea and team advance to the next round, you’ll need to flex your creative muscle and film a scene for your short at Warner Bros. Studios.

PRIZES:

Best Overall Film:

1st place: $10,000 for the team
2nd place: $5,000 for the team

Best Overall Mobile Film

Films must be shot on smartphone, tablet or drone. If selected as a finalist, you must submit a 30-second raw footage clip used in the final cut of the film, uncut and unedited for the full duration of 30 seconds or longer to be accepted.

1st place: $10,000 for the team
2nd place: $5,000 for the team

IMPORTANT DATES:

April 27: Deadline for script and storyboard submissions
May 14-18: Teams notified about advancing to the next round
June 2-3: Teams film onsite during AT&T Shape
June 9-10: Film submissions due
June 22: Online voting for finalist films
Late-June: Winners announced

https://attcreateathon.submittable.com/submit/109685/att-shape-create-a-thon?aid=Create-1-SMMW&utm_medium=email&utm_source=submishmash&utm_campaign=att-createathon-2018&utm_content=Create-1-SMMW&utm_term=Submittable

URBANWORLD SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

Urban World Film Festival

INFO: Urbanworld Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization that seeks to redefine and advance the presence and impact of the multicultural community in cinema, is seeking feature film length screenplays (90-130 pages) for its five-day festival. The screenwriter must consider himself / herself of African American, Latino, East Asian, or South Asian descent. If the screenwriter is none of the above, the screenplay must feature African American, Africans, Latinos or Asians in prominent roles.

SUBMISSION FEES: Please check the website for fee requirement.

DEADLINES:

Regular – April 27, 2018
Late – May 25, 2018
Extended – June 8, 2018

filmfreeway.com/festival/UrbanworldFilmFestival

FILM -- MARCH 2018

February 28, 2018

ACADEMY NICHOLL FELLOWSHIP IN SCREENWRITING

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

AWARD: $35,000 Fellowship

DEADLINE & SUBMISSION FEES:

Early Submission – March 7, 2018 ($45 entry fee)
Regular Submission – April 10, 2018 ($60 entry fee)
Late Submission – May 1, 2018 by 11:59pm PST ($85 entry fee)

oscars.org/nicholl/about

DIVERSE VOICES SCREENPLAY CONTEST

WeScreenplay

DEADLINE:

Regular - March 15th, 2018
Final - April 15th, 2018

wescreenplay.com/contests/diverse-voices

URBANWORLD SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

Urban World Film Festival

SUBMISSION FEES: Please check the website for fee requirement.

DEADLINES:

Earlybird – March 30, 2018
Regular – April 27, 2018
Late – May 25, 2018
Extended – June 8, 2018

filmfreeway.com/festival/UrbanworldFilmFestival

FILM - FEBRUARY 2018

January 31, 2018

2018 HIGH SCRIBE COMPETITION: ORIGINAL SCREENPLAYS & TV PILOTS

Sun Valley Film Festival

INFO: The 2018 Screenwriters Lab returns to SVFF!

Past hosts and mentors have included Academy Award winner Stephen Gaghan [Traffic], Academy Award winner David Seidler [The King’s Speech], Academy Award winners Nat Faxon and Jim Rash [The Descendants], Academy Award nominees Melisa Wallack and Craig Borten [Dallas Buyers Club], Will McCormack [Toy Story 4], Chris Moore [Project Greenlight] and filmmaking legend Mark Duplass [Togetherness]. During the Screenwriters Lab, these dynamos discuss their careers, present their latest work during a live table read, and take questions from the audience.

The Screenwriters Lab is highlighted by the High Scribe Competition, which provides an opportunity for finalists to receive one-on-one meetings with some of the industry’s finest to discuss their work. The Screenwriters Lab is a high-profile event for seasoned professionals, aspiring writers and film fans alike that draws crowds, generates buzz and has directly led to employment and representation opportunities every year.

AWARD: The top three High Scribe finalists will enjoy exclusive residency at the SVFF where they are housed and mentored by established screenwriters, included in parties, and provided a Filmmaker's Pass to the Festival. The High Scribe winner receives a cash prize of $1,000 and invaluable career mentoring from top industry experts.

SUBMISSION FEE: $65

DEADLINE: February 25, 2018

svslab.submittable.com/submit/100018/2018-high-scribe-competition-original-screenplays-and-tv-pilots?aid=Submishmash&utm_medium=email&utm_source=submishmash&utm_campaign=sun-valley-film-festival-2018&utm_content=Sun-Valley-2&utm_term=Submittable

FILM - JANUARY 2018

December 31, 2017

2018 HIGH SCRIBE COMPETITION: ORIGINAL SCREENPLAYS & TV PILOTS

Sun Valley Film Festival

INFO: The Screenwriters Lab is highlighted by the High Scribe Competition, which provides an opportunity for finalists to receive one-on-one meetings with some of the industry’s finest to discuss their work. The High Scribe winner is announced during the lab and a scene from their script is brought to life with professional actors. The Screenwriters Lab is a high-profile event for seasoned professionals, aspiring writers and film fans alike that draws crowds, generates buzz and has directly led to employment and representation opportunities every year.

The top three High Scribe finalists will enjoy exclusive residency at the SVFF where they are housed and mentored by established screenwriters, included in parties, and provided a Filmmaker's Pass to the Festival.

AWARD: The High Scribe winner receives a cash prize of $1,000 and invaluable career mentoring from top industry experts.

SUBMISSION FEE: $40

DEADLINE: January 10, 2018

svslab.submittable.com/submit

1 POTATO SHORT SCREENPLAY CONTEST 2018

Sun Valley Film Festival

INFO: The Sun Valley Film Festival developed the 1 Potato Initiative to support emerging filmmakers and incentivize filmmaking in the state of Idaho. They’re inviting the winner of the screenplay competition to use the 5k to bring their story to life by filming on location in Idaho.

Whether you have a short script that’s been sitting on your shelf, or you want to write something with the competition in mind, SVFF and the 4th annual 1 Potato Initiative want to hear your story, and help one filmmaker take their idea from page to screen.

AWARD: The winning script will receive $5,000 in funds towards shooting their film on location in Idaho, as well as having SVFF support from development to finished product. As a producing partner on the film, SVFF will connect the winner with seasoned filmmaker participants, arrange special networking opportunities with Industry experts, and help build a presence for the film as it begins its festival journey.

The winning 1 Potato short script will be announced at the 1 Potato Initiative reception during the 2018 Sun Valley Film Festival in March.

WINNING SHORT MUST BE FILMED IN IDAHO. Do not submit your script unless you are able to commit to filming in Idaho.

BENEFITS FOR SELECTED FILMMAKER[S] INCLUDE:

$5,000 prize towards film budget
rare networking opportunities with Industry established filmmakers
inclusion in exclusive SVFF events
highlighted world premiere at SVFF 2019
SVFF brokered deals and opportunities

SUBMISSION FEE: $4

DEADLINE: January 10, 2018

svslab.submittable.com/submit

HELENE WURLITZER FOUNDATION RETREAT

INFO: The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico provides residency grants to people who specialize in the creative arts. The foundation accepts applications from and offers residency grants to painters, poets, sculptors, writers, playwrights, screenwriters, composers, photographers and filmmakers, of national and international origin.

The Foundation offers three months of rent-free and utility-paid housing to grantees. Our eleven guest houses, or casitas, are fully furnished and provide residents with a peaceful setting in which to pursue their creative endeavors.

The HWF also provides academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing degrees in the creative arts.

The Foundation offers three sessions a year:
• Session 1 (mid January - mid April)
• Session 2 (June - mid August)
• Session 3 (early September - early December)

What is included in the residency?

The HWF grants rent-free and utility-paid housing on the foundation campus, providing artists with their own fully furnished home and a peaceful setting in which to pursue their creative endeavors. The HWF places no expectations or requirements on the artists in residence; It is the gift of time and space. In addition to the casitas, the HWF campus includes the Commons House w/ wi-fi, Library, The Main House, and laundry facilities. Residents are responsible for their own food and transportation, although the Foundation does provide bicycles for artists in residence.

What artistic disciplines are eligible for a residency grant?

Visual artists: painters, illustrators, photographers, sculptors, filmmakers, ceramicists
Literary artists: writers, poets, playwrights & screenwriters
Music composers and songwriters

Literary artists must submit hard-copy work samples. Include a cover sheet containing your contact info and table of contents, but please omit names and contact info on the writing samples themselves.

Writers: samples should not exceed 35 double-spaced pages
Poets: a maximum of six poems.
Playwrights: include one complete play.
Screenwriters: include one complete screenplay.

APPLICATION FEE: $25

DEADLINE: January 18, 2018

wurlitzerfoundation.org/apply

FILM - NOVEMBER 2017

November 1, 2017

SCREENWRITING LAB

Film Independent

INFO: Through personalized feedback from experienced industry professionals and other writers in the program, Screenwriting Fellows will gain the tools to revise and refine their scripts for production.

The Screenwriting Lab also helps to further the careers of its Fellows by introducing them to film industry veterans who can offer guidance on both the craft and business of screenwriting. Each Screenwriting Fellow will be paired with a Creative Advisor, with whom they’ll work one-on-one and in Lab sessions to further develop their project over the course of the program. A variety of guest speakers may screen and discuss their own films, or offer insights into their career trajectories, and a final retreat offers further opportunity for individualized feedback and discussion with additional established filmmakers and producers.

Film Independent is looking for well-written, compelling, screenplays with an indie spirit and scale, and an original premise or vision. Though applicants must submit a completed draft, the Lab is structured to support writers who are still creatively engaged in the writing process. Those who welcome feedback and discussion will benefit most from the program, as they further develop their work.

Cast and crew attachments aren’t necessary to a project’s eligibility, though the program is geared toward those scripts already on the path to production.

BENEFITS:

A pass to the LA Film Festival
Inclusion in the Film Independent Talent Guide
Year-round support from Film Independent, for all phases of production
Eligibility for the Indie Writers Caucus of the WGAw

APPLICATION FEE:

FREE for Filmmaker Pro Members (limited to one waived fee per Membership year)
$45 for Film Independent Members
$65 for non-Members

THE FINE PRINT

Beyond the application fee, there is no cost or tuition to participate in any of Film Independent’s Artist Development programs.

Film Independent membership is not required when applying to Artist Development Labs; however, all participants accepted into the labs are required to join Film Independent at the standard annual membership rate of $95.

Film Independent Members applying to the Screenwriting Lab will receive written coverage of their submissions, whether or not they’re accepted to the program.

Those applicants who are invited to participate in the program should plan to be in Los Angeles for the four-week duration of the Lab. Film Independent is unable to subsidize any travel, lodging and/or visa expenses for any participants attending from outside of Los Angeles. Participants are expected to attend all sessions in person.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Film Independent Member Deadline: November 13, 2017

filmindependent.org/programs/filmmaker-labs/screenwriting-lab/

FILM - OCTOBER 2017

October 2, 2017

SCREENWRITING LAB

Film Independent

Cast and crew attachments aren’t necessary to a project’s eligibility, though the program is geared toward those scripts already on the path to production.

BENEFITS:

A pass to the LA Film Festival
Inclusion in the Film Independent Talent Guide
Year-round support from Film Independent, for all phases of production
Eligibility for the Indie Writers Caucus of the WGAw

APPLICATION FEE:

FREE for Filmmaker Pro Members (limited to one waived fee per Membership year)
$45 for Film Independent Members
$65 for non-Members

THE FINE PRINT

Beyond the application fee, there is no cost or tuition to participate in any of Film Independent’s Artist Development programs.

Film Independent Members applying to the Screenwriting Lab will receive written coverage of their submissions, whether or not they’re accepted to the program.

DEADLINE: November 13, 2017 (Film Independent Members)

filmindependent.org/programs/filmmaker-labs/screenwriting-lab/

FILM - SEPTEMBER 2017

August 30, 2017

DIRECTING LAB FELLOWS

Film Independent

INFO: Under the guidance of established industry professionals who serve as Creative Advisors, Directing Lab Fellows receive script feedback, discuss their visions, and select short scenes from their screenplays to workshop. Each director then casts actors and rehearses their scenes in the Lab before undertaking a mini-production: Film Independent provides Fellows with digital camera, lighting and sound packages and small stipends to shoot their scenes, and offers access to experienced casting directors, cinematographers, and editors with whom to collaborate and consult. The process creates an opportunity to see the work through from pre- to post-production, and culminates in a group screening for fellow Lab participants and Advisors.

BENEFITS:

A pass to Directors Close-Up, which runs concurrently with the Lab
A pass to the LA Film Festival
·nclusion in the Film Independent Talent Guide
Year-round support from Film Independent, for all phases of production

WHO CAN APPLY:

The Directing Lab is open to any director who is attached to an unproduced, feature-length narrative film with an eye toward production. Writer-directors are welcome to apply, as are directing teams, who may submit a single application. International applicants are welcome to apply. At this time, documentary, short film and television projects are not eligible to apply.

APPLICATION FEE:

· FREE for Filmmaker Pro Members (limited to one waived fee per Membership year)

· $45 for Film Independent Members

· $65 for non-Members

SELECTION CRITERIA

Film Independent is looking for talented filmmakers attached to feature-length narrative film projects that are compelling, original and demonstrate a unique vision. We are open to first-time directors, as well as those with previous experience directing short films and features. Those without filmmaking experience are encouraged to communicate in the application what artistic vision and experience will inform their directing work, particularly if they will be evaluated without a work sample.

THE FINE PRINT:

Beyond the application fee, there is no cost or tuition to participate in any of Film Independent’s Artist Development programs.

Film Independent membership is not required when applying to Artist Development Labs; however, all participants accepted into the Labs are required to join Film Independent at the standard annual membership rate of $95.

Those applicants who are invited to participate in the program should plan to be in Los Angeles for the eight-week duration of the Lab. Film Independent is unable to subsidize any travel, lodging and/or visa expenses for any participants attending from outside of Los Angeles. Participants are expected to attend all sessions in person.

filmindependent.org/programs/filmmaker-labs/directing-lab/

FILM - AUGUST 2017

July 31, 2017

BRAVE NEW FELLOWS PROGRAM

Brave New Films

INFO: The Brave New Fellows Program offers social justice advocates from communities of color and/or economically marginalized communities a one year, paid opportunity to work with Brave New Films and learn how to create and distribute media that makes a difference. By working alongside experienced staff, fellows build practical skills in digital storytelling, production, post-production, campaign strategies, outreach, and social media.

Fellows spend the majority of the year in one of three areas: outreach, post-production, or social media. In the last two months they rotate through the other two areas. The fellowship equips activists to use film to support activism, and prepares them for jobs in social justice advocacy, media, and filmmaking.

To complement the on-the-job learning, fellows also meet and network with film directors, activists, journalists, politicians and organizers, and they receive training in camera operation, database management, fundraising, and more.

AWARD: $800/week for the duration of the fellowship, medical and dental insurance, and holidays/hiatus pay.

Fellows work full time (M-F, 9:00-6:00) in our Culver City, CA office.

For non US residents, they will assist with visa/immigration processing and can compensate a portion of travel. However, relocation/housing is not provided by Brave New Films.

DEADLINE: August 4, 2017

bravenewfilms.org/fellowships?utm_campaign=fellow_rs_jis&utm_medium=email&utm_source=bravenew

FILM - JULY 2017

July 1, 2017

SCRIPTAPALOOZA FELLOWSHIP

INFO: The fellowship program was developed to honor dedicated writers and to help further their creative process and skills. Writing in itself is a journey and we would like to facilitate the process by giving the fellows the opportunity to be surrounded by like-minded professionals and individuals.

Fellowship recipient will receive:

Fellowship recipient will be sent to a Robert McKee Story Seminar.
Airfare and Hotel to Los Angeles or New York.
6 month mentorship with Scriptapalooza mentor.
Access to over 90 producers thru Scriptapalooza's network.
Attend an Aaron Sorkin MasterClass online class.

5 recipients will receive:

3 month mentorship with Scriptapalooza mentor.
Access to over 90 producers thru Scriptapalooza's network.
Attend an Aaron Sorkin MasterClass online class.
We will offer advice, guidance and direction on your script.

FELLOWSHIP FEES:

Fellowship entry only $45
Fellowship entry with 4-5 pages of feedback $105

IMPORTANT DATES:

Deadline is July 1st.
Applicants get their feedback between July thru September.
We announce the top 6 Fellows on October 9th.
We announce the Fellowship recipient on October 23rd.
Fellowship recipient attends the McKee Story Seminar in 2018.

www.scriptapalooza.com/fellowship/

2017 SLAMDANCE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

INFO: The Slamdance Screenplay Competition is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging writing talent. They welcome screenplays in every genre, on any topic, from anywhere in the world. A unique feature of the competition is providing constructive feedback for every entrant. In addition to this, they also offer a more intensive coverage service for a supplementary fee. Now in their 22nd year, they have a history of highlighting talented, independent screenwriters and introducing them to the entertainment industry.

The competition consists of four categories (Short, Original Teleplay, Feature, and Horror). Awards are given to the top three scripts in each category. In addition to that, Slamdance will present the Grand Prize for the best screenplay, regardless of category.

DEADLINE: July 24th, 2017

SUBMISSION FEE: Please visit website for more information

showcase.slamdance.com/Screenplay-Competition

FILM - JUNE 2017

May 31, 2017

URBANWORLD SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

Urban World Film Festival

SUBMISSION FEES: Please check the website for fee requirement.

DEADLINE: June 9, 2017

filmfreeway.com/festival/UrbanworldFilmFestival

2017 SLAMDANCE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

SUBMISSION FEE: Please visit website for more information

showcase.slamdance.com/Screenplay-Competition

BLACK SCREENPLAYS MATTER: SCREENWRITING COMPETITION

Film Freeway

INFO: The aim is to forge a screenwriting competition that will launch the careers of cinema’s next generation of filmmakers. They are passionate about developing artists and want their competition to bridge the gap between up and coming artists and the talent representation that will ultimately put them in front of production executives that make black films in the United States and abroad.

They love all kinds of stories from studio blockbusters to art house fare; from silly Tyler Perry films to outrageous Ice Cube comedies. No two paths are the same and no two stories are either. They accept scripts from people of all shapes and sizes, colors, ethnicities, sexes, and sexual orientations from all over the world, not just African Americans. As long as your script is about the black community or issues affecting the black community, where ever that black community might be, be it in the U.S., Africa, or outer space. They just want to see more stories about our communities.

Their goal is to inspire more black authors to write, more black stories to go into production, and to connect production companies that tell our stories to the exceptionally talented storytellers who are writing them. We want to inspire generations of filmmakers to tell great stories that will inspire future generations to tell great stories.

AWARD: Black Screenplays Matter rewards screenwriters with cash and prizes including distribution of your script to top industry executives at several production companies and talent agencies in both New York and Los Angeles as well as to our database of A list agents, managers, and festival winners on both coasts who are looking for clients and material to produce. Three winners will also receive an InkTip Script Listing of your script on InkTip so that even more producers and reps can find you.

DEADLINE: June 15, 2017

filmfreeway.com/festival/BlackScreenplaysMatter

SCRIPTAPALOOZA FELLOWSHIP

Fellowship recipient will receive:

Fellowship recipient will be sent to a Robert McKee Story Seminar.
Airfare and Hotel to Los Angeles or New York.
6 month mentorship with Scriptapalooza mentor.
Access to over 90 producers thru Scriptapalooza's network.
Attend an Aaron Sorkin MasterClass online class.

5 recipients will receive:

3 month mentorship with Scriptapalooza mentor.
Access to over 90 producers thru Scriptapalooza's network.
Attend an Aaron Sorkin MasterClass online class.
We will offer advice, guidance and direction on your script.

FELLOWSHIP FEES:

Fellowship entry only $45
Fellowship entry with 4-5 pages of feedback $105

IMPORTANT DATES:

Deadline is July 1st.
Applicants get their feedback between July thru September.
We announce the top 6 Fellows on October 9th.
We announce the Fellowship recipient on October 23rd.
Fellowship recipient attends the McKee Story Seminar in 2018.

www.scriptapalooza.com/fellowship/

FILM - MAY 2017

April 30, 2017

ACADEMY NICHOLL FELLOWSHIP IN SCREENWRITING

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

AWARD: $35,000 Fellowship

DEADLINE & SUBMISSION FEES:

Late Submission – May 1, 2017 by 11:59pm PST ($85 entry fee)

oscars.org/nicholl/about

ASIAN AMERICAN FEATURE FILM FELLOWSHIP

Sundance Institute

INFO: The Asian American Fellowship aims to further the presence of Asian American voices in independent film by supporting a writer or writer/director on the development of their feature screenplay through participation in a Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab, Screenwriters Intensive, or Creative Producing Summit.

Writers or writer/directors developing their first or second narrative feature film and of Asian-American descent or with significant themes and/or characters relating to the Asian American experience in their screenplay are eligible to apply.

Please visit the website for more information, including lab dates and locations.

DEADLINE: May 2, 2017 (6:00pm PST)

sundance.org/programs/feature-film#AsianAmerican-Application

URBANWORLD SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

Urban World Film Festival

SUBMISSION FEES: Please check the website for fee requirement.

DEADLINES:

Late – May 26, 2017
Extended – June 9, 2017

filmfreeway.com/festival/UrbanworldFilmFestival

FILM - APRIL 2017

April 1, 2017

ACADEMY NICHOLL FELLOWSHIP IN SCREENWRITING

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

AWARD: $35,000 Fellowship

DEADLINE & SUBMISSION FEES:

Regular Submission – April 10, 2017 ($60 entry fee)
Late Submission – May 1, 2017 by 11:59pm PST ($85 entry fee)

oscars.org/nicholl/about

DIVERSE VOICES SCREENPLAY CONTEST

WeScreenplay

PRIZES:

Grand Prize - $1,654 ($1,000 in cash, $654 in prizes) + Script Distribution to Managers, Producers, and Agents
Honorable Mention by Category - $654 in prizes each
Finalists (Top 20) - $69 in prizes each

DEADLINE AND FEES: April 15th, 2017 ($49 entry fee)

wescreenplay.com/contests/diverse-voices

URBANWORLD SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

Urban World Film Festival

SUBMISSION FEES: Please check the website for fee requirement.

DEADLINES:

Regular – April 28, 2017
Late – May 26, 2017
Extended – June 9, 2017

filmfreeway.com/festival/UrbanworldFilmFestival

ASIAN AMERICAN FEATURE FILM FELLOWSHIP

Sundance Institute

Please visit the website for more information, including lab dates and locations.

DEADLINE: May 2, 2017 (6:00pm PST)

sundance.org/programs/feature-film#AsianAmerican-Application

FILM - MARCH 2017

February 28, 2017

ACADEMY NICHOLL FELLOWSHIP IN SCREENWRITING

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

AWARD: $35,000 Fellowship

DEADLINE & SUBMISSION FEES:

Early Submission – March 7, 2017 ($45 entry fee)
Regular Submission – April 10, 2017 ($60 entry fee)
Late Submission – May 1, 2017 by 11:59pm PST ($85 entry fee)

oscars.org/nicholl/about

FILM - FEBRUARY 2017

January 31, 2017

There are no opportunities at this time.

FILM - JANUARY 2017

January 1, 2017

CALL FOR SUBMISSION: “CONVERSATIONS IN AMERICA: UNDER THE GUN”

Women in the Arts and Media Coalition

INFO: The Women In the Arts and Media Coalition is sending out a call for submissions for our new series: Conversations In America. This first artistic conversation is called "Under the Gun."

The series will be a creative evening of works that attempt to reach beyond emotions and find ways to discuss critical issues in America. This first conversation is about the gun violence problem in the United States. Yelling and screaming have not changed a thing, so what might?

They are asking their members, to write, paint, sculpt, photograph, film, make music, and/or dance to a better understanding of this volatile subject where entrenched and automatic responses have become knee jerk reactions on both sides of the conversation.

They will host a gala evening to display, discuss, enlighten and begin to mutually develop a way to dialogue the many sides of this issue that affects all of us daily. They are seeking to construct an understanding and develop movement on this issue through our art. How can we talk away the fear - on both sides of the discussion - and find a place of understanding that supports all of our rights? We all acknowledge that this is an uncomfortable talk to have. How do we start the conversation without shutting each other down?

They are looking for: Short plays and Monologues, Short Films, Music, Poetry, Dance Pieces, Paintings, Photographs, Performance Art, and written and performed pieces with a running time of 10 minutes or less. A female-identified member of one of our their or affiliate member organizations must submit and be the primary engine of the project submitted, but it may have any additional collaborators, female or male, members and non-members.

DEADLINE: January 22, 2017 at 11:59pm

campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101390916306&ca=6e48eb9f-2200-4408-8f93-2bec8163d5c6

FILM - DECEMBER 2016

November 30, 2016

LATINO SCREENWRITING PROJECT

INFO: The mission of the Latino Screenwriting Project is to support emerging Latino screenwriters and to elevate the presence, representation and quality of stories that narrate the U.S. Latino experience.

Organized with consulting support from the Sundance Institute, and now in its fifth year of operation, the Latino Screenwriting Project is an annual 3-day workshop designed to support U.S. based Latino writers and filmmakers working on independent feature narrative screenplays.

Four screenwriters will be selected to participate in an intensive workshop that will include panels, screenings and one-on-one feedback sessions under the mentorship of Sundance Lab Advisors all taking place during the San Antonio CineFestival, the nation's longest running Latino film festival. All housing, travel, and a CineFest

DEADLINE: EXTENDED to December 2, 2016

filmfreeway.com/festival/LatinoScreenwritingProject

DIVERSE VOICES IN DOCS

Kartemquin Films

INFO: Diverse Voices in Docs (#DVID) is a professional development and mentorship program for documentary makers of color, organized by Kartemquin Films and the Community Film Workshop of Chicago.

At the core of the fellowship are six engaging three-hour workshops at the Community Film Workshop, with creative advice provided by Kartemquin Films’ world-class staff and associates. Each session will provide practical skill-enrichment designed to help incubate your next documentary project, as well as time to network and share experience with your cohort of participants.

Applicants should be filmmakers who have played a principal role in a completed production (producer, writer, director, editor, etc.) and have experience or work history that demonstrated their commitment to social issue documentary.

APPLICATION FEE: $0

DEADLINE: December 19, 2016

kartemquin.com/diversevoices

FILM - NOVEMBER 2016

October 31, 2016

LATINO SCREENWRITING PROJECT

DEADLINE: November 25, 2016

filmfreeway.com/festival/LatinoScreenwritingProject

FILM - OCTOBER 2016

September 30, 2016

MADE IN NY WRITERS ROOM

Writers Guild of America East

INFO: The Made in NY Writers Room initiative will establish a fellowship program to support professional writers of diverse backgrounds in New York City. Eligible writers must meet all application criteria and guidelines including a nomination for submission from a recommending organization or membership in the Writers Guild of America, East, along with a completed application form and properly formatted comedy or drama pilot. Click here for further information on the program.

The program aims to identify emerging writers whose work offers new and diverse points of view. We know that when writers rooms reflect the diversity of New York City, audiences are treated to stories that are more exciting, creative and reflective of their experiences.

ELIGIBILITY: Individual applicants and/or at least one member of each writing team (teams may consist of no more than two people) must be a member of and/or recommended by one of the organizations below:

Be a member of the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) or be recommended by a member of the WGAE Diversity Coalition
Be an alumnus(a) of the Ghetto Film School, Tribeca All-Access Program, NALIP (National Association of Latino Independent Producers) programs/incubators
Be recommended by New York Women in Film and Television
Be recommended by the Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts
Be recommended by a Blackhouse Foundation Board Member
Be recommended by the Black Filmmakers Foundation
Be recommended by the Black List
Be recommended by Asain CineVision
Be recommended by a member of the Interguild Diversity Coalition

KEY DATES:

October 20, 2016 – Application Deadline
December 2016 – Semi-finalists selected
January 2017 – Finalists selected
January-March 2017 – Finalist interviews
April 2017 – Fellows selected
June-December 2017* – Fellowship Program

SUBMISSION FEE: There is no cost to apply for the fellowship. Writers may register their pilot scripts free-of-charge as part of the application process.

STIPEND: During the 6-month fellowship, fellows will be compensated for all time spent working on Fellowship activities at the rate of fifteen dollars an hour, up to $15,600.

PRIZES:

Five finalists with the highest scoring comedy scripts will be nominated to the Screenwriters Colony Episodic Comedy in partnership with the Nantucket Film Festival.
Two finalists with the highest scoring comedy and drama scripts will be performed at a professionally cast and directed live reading at Lincoln Center.
Up to twelve applicants, either individuals or writing teams will be selected to participate in the six-month fellowship program. Fellows will receive a stipend, participate in educational and professional development programs offered by the WGAE, be matched with a showrunner based on their career interests and produce a table read of their script by union actors.

wgaeast.org/writersroom/

ACTION & THRILLER SCREENPLAY CONTEST

Screencraft

INFO: The winner receives $1500 and a phone consultation with a top action screenwriter.

PRIZES:

Grand Prize: $1,500
Second Place: $500

DEADLINE: October 20, 2016

screencraft.org/action/

CASSIAN ELWES INDEPENDENT SCREENWRITING FELLOWSHIP

The Black List

INFO: The Cassian Elwes Independent Screenwriting Fellowship is an annual program designed to encourage and identify new talent in the field of independent cinema by awarding one screenwriter each year with an all-expenses paid trip to the Sundance Film Festival and an opportunity to meet with Producer Cassian Elwes (Lee Daniels' The Butler, Ain't Them Bodies Saints).

Each year, The Black List will choose ten screenplays imbued with an independent spirit by unrepresented screenwriters, which will be sent on to Mr. Elwes for his consideration. The short list will be determined in early December and the Fellowship recipient will be selected by Mr. Elwes by calendar year's end.

DEADLINE: October 29, 2016

blcklst.com/cassian-elwes

FILM - SEPTEMBER 2016

August 31, 2016

SCRIPTAPALOOZA FELLOWSHIP

Fellows will receive:

The 2016 Scriptapalooza Fellowship recipient will receive a Writer’s Retreat in Costa Rica for 5 days (all expenses paid), and 6 month mentorship.
5 additional writers will receive a 3 month mentorship and an online writing course.
Everyone that applies to the Fellowship gets feedback on their screenplay. (4-5 pages of notes)

FELLOWSHIP FEE: $105

IMPORTANT DATES:

Fellowship applications accepted through September 30
Applicants get their feedback between September - November
They announce the top 6 Fellows on January 15.
They announce the Fellowship winner on February 15.
Fellowship winner attends Costa Rica Writing Retreat in June.

scriptapalooza.com/fellowship/

AMERICAN ZOETROPE SCREENPLAY CONTEST

INFO: American Zoetrope, Francis Ford Coppola’s production company, has announced a call for entries for their annual screenplay contest. The mission of the contest is to find and promote new and innovative voices in cinema. Every script is read closely by a select handful of professional readers, and Coppola will select a grand prize–winner from among the top ten finalists.

PRIZE: The grand prize–winner receives $5,000, and the scripts of all top ten finalists are sent by Zoetrope to leading production companies and talent agencies for consideration.

DEADLINE / ENTRY FEES: September 15 / $50

zoetrope.com/contests/screenplays-2016/

MADE IN NY WRITERS ROOM

Writers Guild of America East

Be a member of the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) or be recommended by a member of the WGAE Diversity Coalition
Be an alumnus(a) of the Ghetto Film School, Tribeca All-Access Program, NALIP (National Association of Latino Independent Producers) programs/incubators
Be recommended by New York Women in Film and Television
Be recommended by the Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts
Be recommended by a Blackhouse Foundation Board Member
Be recommended by the Black Filmmakers Foundation
Be recommended by the Black List
Be recommended by Asain CineVision
Be recommended by a member of the Interguild Diversity Coalition

KEY DATES:

September 15, 2016 – Application Opens
October 20, 2016 – Application Closes
December 2016 – Semi-finalists selected
January 2017 – Finalists selected
January-March 2017 – Finalist interviews
April 2017 – Fellows selected
June-December 2017* – Fellowship Program

SUBMISSION FEE: There is no cost to apply for the fellowship. Writers may register their pilot scripts free-of-charge as part of the application process.

STIPEND: During the 6-month fellowship, fellows will be compensated for all time spent working on Fellowship activities at the rate of fifteen dollars an hour, up to $15,600.

PRIZES:

Five finalists with the highest scoring comedy scripts will be nominated to the Screenwriters Colony Episodic Comedy in partnership with the Nantucket Film Festival.
Two finalists with the highest scoring comedy and drama scripts will be performed at a professionally cast and directed live reading at Lincoln Center.
Up to twelve applicants, either individuals or writing teams will be selected to participate in the six-month fellowship program. Fellows will receive a stipend, participate in educational and professional development programs offered by the WGAE, be matched with a showrunner based on their career interests and produce a table read of their script by union actors.

SUBMISSION PERIOD: Opens September 15, 2016

wgaeast.org/writersroom/

RADCLIFFE INSTITUTE FELLOWSHIPS

Harvard University

INFO: The Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program is a scholarly community where individuals pursue advanced work across a wide range of academic disciplines, professions, and creative arts (including Playwriting / Screenwriting).

Applicants in Playwriting / Screenwriting must have a significant body of independent work in the form. This will include, most typically, a play or screenplay produced or under option.

STIPEND: Up to $75,000 for one year with additional funds for project expenses. Some support for relocation expenses is provided where relevant. They work with fellows with families who have particular issues connected to relocating to smooth the transition. If so directed, Radcliffe will pay the stipend to the fellow’s home institution. Please note that they can only pay stipends to home institutions if they are US based. Fellows receive office or studio space and access to libraries and other resources of Harvard University during the fellowship year, which extends from early September 2017 through May 31, 2018.

Fellows are expected to be free of their regular commitments so they may devote themselves full time to the work outlined in their proposal. Since this is a residential fellowship, they expect fellows to reside in the Boston area during that period and to have their primary office at the Institute so that they can participate fully in the life of the community.

Applicants will be notified by e-mail in March of the results.

DEADLINE: September 15, 2016

radcliffe.harvard.edu/fellowship-program/how-apply

FILM - AUGUST 2016

July 31, 2016

SCRIPTAPALOOZA FELLOWSHIP

Fellows will receive:

The 2016 Scriptapalooza Fellowship recipient will receive a Writer’s Retreat in Costa Rica for 5 days (all expenses paid), and 6 month mentorship.
5 additional writers will receive a 3 month mentorship and an online writing course.
Everyone that applies to the Fellowship gets feedback on their screenplay. (4-5 pages of notes)

FELLOWSHIP FEE: $105

IMPORTANT DATES:

Fellowship applications accepted from August 1 - September 30
Applicants get their feedback between September - November
They announce the top 6 Fellows on January 15.
They announce the Fellowship winner on February 15.
Fellowship winner attends Costa Rica Writing Retreat in June.

scriptapalooza.com/fellowship/

BRAVE NEW FELLOWS PROGRAM

Brave New Films

AWARD: $772/week for the duration of the fellowship, medical and dental insurance, and holidays/hiatus pay.

Fellows work full time (M-F, 9:00-6:00) in our Culver City, CA office.

For non US residents, they will assist with visa/immigration processing and can compensate a portion of travel. However, relocation/housing is not provided by Brave New Films.

DEADLINE: August 5, 2016

bravenewfilms.org/fellowships?utm_campaign=fellow_rs_jis&utm_medium=email&utm_source=bravenew

AMERICAN ZOETROPE SCREENPLAY CONTEST

PRIZE: The grand prize–winner receives $5,000, and the scripts of all top ten finalists are sent by Zoetrope to leading production companies and talent agencies for consideration.

DEADLINES / ENTRY FEES:

Early: August 15 / $35
Final: September 15 / $50

zoetrope.com/contests/screenplays-2016/