NICKELODEON WRITING PROGRAM
INFO: Our global Writing Program is one of the best in the biz. Consider the facts: alum have gone on to create their own Nickelodeon shows and write for all sorts of TV series and films. While in the Program, writers meet our series creators, work in writers’ rooms, and receive hands-on experience writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas in both live-action and animated television. Basically, they write a lot and do cool things, all while being provided a salary!
There are two creative avenues to pursue: the General Track (up to 1 year) and the Preschool Track (6-months). The Preschool Track was created to develop writers specifically interested in writing and/or creating shows for the preschool demographic. You bring the smart, funny, engaging stories and characters, and we’ll help you bring the preschool.
General Track
The Nickelodeon Writing Program offers emerging television writers from around the world a paid opportunity to develop their craft and launch their careers.
While in the Program, writers hone their skills, build a professional network and gain real-world experience in writers’ rooms for our critically acclaimed live-action and animated shows. The General Track is a full-time commitment for up to 1 year.
Your submission must include a spec script based on a show from the Accepted Shows List (see Step 3) and an original comedy pilot.
Preschool Track
If you’re interested in writing for an audience who’s smart, funny, and likes to laugh and play this is the opportunity for you!
The Preschool track offers talent development opportunities with a focus on Nick Jr. content. The Preschool Track is a full-time 6-month commitment.
Your submission must include a spec script based on a show from the Accepted Shows List (see Step 3) and an original comedy pilot.
DEADLINE: August 1, 2020
https://www.nickanimation.com/writing-program
BLACK SCREENWRITERS GRANT
One-Eyed Rabbit
INFO: One-Eyed Rabbit's annual BLACK SCREENWRITERS GRANT was established to amplify Black voices, create a bridge between Black writers and more funding opportunities, and to increase representation within the film & television industry.
We're looking for submission-ready screenplays and teleplays by Black writers with an original voice and three-dimensional POC characters at the center. We're open to any genre and any form (feature, short, pilot, web series) of the writer's choice. Writing teams welcome to apply.
GRANT AMOUNT: This year's Black Screenwriters Grant of $250 will be awarded to two writers/writing teams to aid them in submitting their winning scripts to larger screenwriting competitions and/or furthering their writing careers in whatever way they choose. For writing teams, funds will be distributed to the first writer's name listed.
DEADLINE: August 15, 2020
https://www.one-eyedrabbit.com/bsg
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Mixed Mag
INFO: Mixed Mag is a multimedia publication dedicated to promoting multiethnic/multicultural voices.
We are always accepting submissions covering politics, TV/film, theatre, creative writing, health/sex/wellness, food & visuals/photography. Send us your stories, poems, articles, personal essays, recipes & more!
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Written Submissions such as articles, think pieces, short stories, reviews and essays must be between 1500-3000 words (sections include FICTION/CNF, POLITICS, TV/FILM/THEATER, MUSIC, FOOD, HEALTH AND WELLNESS)
POETRY: Submit up to three poems
TV/FILM/THEATER: Monologues must be 5 pages max. Plays/screenplays must be between 10-15 page max (this includes plays, films and web series). Short films or web series episodes must be no longer than 15 minutes.
ART: Photo/visual submissions should be 10 photos/videos max
Please include what section you are submitting to in the email subject line.
send to submissions@mixedmag.co
DEADLINE: August 25, 2020
https://twitter.com/MixedMag/status/1276631534586429441
2020's TV PILOT CONTEST
Shore Script
INFO: WE HAVE HELPED LAUNCH THE CAREERS OF NUMEROUS WRITERS THROUGH OUR TV PILOT CONTEST. THIS INCLUDES DEALS WITH SONY, YOUTUBE, CBS, QUIBI & HULU.
OUR TV PILOT CONTEST IS SPLIT INTO 1/2 & 1HR CATEGORIES.
WE ACCEPT ALL GENRES. IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU HAVE A BIG BUDGET EPIC OR CONTAINED DRAMA, EACH TV PILOT IS JUDGED EQUALLY. WE, AND OUR ROSTER OF OVER 150 OF THE MOST RESPECTED FILMMAKERS IN THE INDUSTRY, ARE LOOKING FOR WRITERS WITH ORIGINAL VOICES.
DEADLINE: August 31, 2020