2017 DISNEY-ABC WRITING PROGRAM
INFO: For over 25 years, the Disney | ABC Writing Program has been lauded as one of the most successful writer programs in the entertainment industry. The one-year program is the only program of its kind sanctioned by the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW). It is based in Los Angeles.
The primary goal for Program Writers is to staff on a DATG series as a staff writer during the one-year program; however, staffing is not guaranteed. The program also provides access to executives, producers and literary representatives through various meetings and events designed to facilitate relationships that can prove invaluable in developing a television-writing career. For at least the first month the Program Writers participate in a curriculum designed to better prepare them for staffing consideration. Past activities have included workshops led by veteran television writers, producers and Disney │ABC Writing Program alumni; improvisational workshops; and networking mixers with DATG current programming and development executives.
From self-branding to creating new writing samples, the goal is to present DATG executives and producers with viable writing candidates who will make invaluable contributions in a
writers’ room.
SALARY: Writers will be paid a weekly salary of $961.54 ($50,000 annualized) plus any applicable benefits for which they are eligible in accordance with the then-current Company benefits.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Application Period: Through June 1, 2016
- Program: Feb 2017 – Feb 2018 (Please note that time frames are subject to change)
http://www.disneyabctalentdevelopment.com/writing_program.html
2016 ABC DISCOVERS: TALENT SHOWCASE
ABC Casting
INFO: ABC Casting is seeking original scene submissions for their upcoming ABC Discovers: Talent Showcase, a one night event to showcase new and diverse talent to an invited industry audience. ABC Discovers: Talent Showcase has established an industry standard in creating opportunities for talent.
Former participants include Academy Award Winner Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave), Golden Globe Winner Gina Rodriguez (Jane The Virgin), Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther; Get on Up), Randall Park (Fresh Off The Boat), Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy), Carrie Ann Inaba (Dancing with the Stars), Chrissie Fit (Pitch Perfect 2; Teen Beach Movie franchise), Dania Ramirez (Devious Maids), Jorge Garcia (Hawaii 5-0; Lost), Laz Alonso and Janina Gavankar (The Mysteries of Laura), Ali Stroker (Broadway’s Spring Awakening; The Glee Project) and Kelly Jenrette (Grandfathered).
Written scene submissions with release forms are submitted on a voluntary basis, without compensation. Writers whose material is selected for the 2016 New York and/or Los Angeles Showcases will have the opportunity to meet Disney-ABC Talent Development executives and/or series producers.
Experience writing for television, film, or theater is strongly recommended, but not required. Those submitting must provide a completed application package adhering to specific guidelines.
DEADLINE: June 3, 2016, 8:59pm PST (11:59pm EST)
drive.google.com/file/d/0B8klbDTUsFOqME80am9oQVZIYnc/view
NHMC TV WRITERS PROGRAM
National Hispanic Media Coalition
INFO: The NHMC Television Writers Program is an intensive scriptwriters workshop to prepare and place Latinos in writing jobs for the major television networks. The program was created in accordance with NHMC’s mission to improve the image of American Latinos as portrayed by the media, and increase the number of American Latinos employed in all facets of the media industry and with the idea that if there are more diverse writers present at the writer’s table, more diversity will be reflected on TV.
The television scriptwriters workshop is designed to familiarize participants with the format, characters and storyline structure of specific shows that are currently on the air. The five-week, total immersion workshop is mentored and guided by former NBC V.P of Script Development, Geoff Harris and is conducted in Burbank, CA. A total of 10 writers are accepted nationwide from an established network of non-profit agencies, schools, universities, guilds and media organizations. The program normally takes place in the Fall of each year, wrapping up before Thanksgiving.
Participants must be willing to take a leave of absence from work or school, as the program is a full time commitment (Monday-Friday).
The NHMC Television Writers Program is for seasoned writers who are capable of writing at least a one half-hour comedy or a one-hour dramatic television script in English within a five-week period of time. Each selected participant is expected to complete at least one script by the end of the five-week session, which will then be read by network executives. Those writers whose scripts show promise will be interviewed and mentored by the network executives with the objective of placing them on a show.
AWARD: $250 per week (plus Southwest Airline vouchers, housing, and meals will be provided to accepted participants who hail from out of state).
DEADLINE: Through August 7, 2016