2021/2022 INDIGENOUS LIST
The Black List / IllumiNative / Sundance Institute
DEADLINE: February 4, 2022
INFO: For the second year in a row, The Black List has partnered with IllumiNative and Sundance Institute for the Indigenous List. The Indigenous List will feature film and television scripts authored by Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaskan Native Film artists working in the U.S.
Filmmakers and content creators are invited to submit a script for consideration by uploading it to The Black List website during the winter of 2021/2022. Feature film, one-hour, and half-hour original pilot submissions will be considered for this opportunity (no webseries or documentaries, please.) Scripts from any genre are eligible for this partnership.
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Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab
Hillman Grad Productions
DEADLINE: February 11, 2022 at 11:59pm PST
INFO: The Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab provides opportunities for marginalized storytellers to connect, grow, and accelerate their career in television.
Committed to infusing new narratives and perspectives in front of and behind the camera, the Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab provides a robust slate of workshops, educational resources, and professional development and networking opportunities for a cohort of diverse writers, actors, and aspiring creative executives.
The tuition-free, 8-month program grants fellows the unique opportunity to enhance their creative skillset through personalized instruction from industry professionals, creating additional pathways to bring more people from diverse backgrounds into the entertainment industry.
CURRICULUM: The Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab consists of three separate tracks: television writing, screen acting, and executive development.
The writing track will help prepare mentees to be ready for their first staff position in a writer’s room. Writing mentees will engage in a comprehensive writing experience, developing an original pilot from concept ideation to a fully polished and packaged script. Mentees will learn how to plan and write a pilot, participate in a simulated writers room–undergoing a series of rewrites from notes by the instructor, peers, and creative executives–capped off by a table read featuring professional actors. Mentees will be instructed and mentored by Michael Svoboda.
The acting track will prepare mentees for jump starting their careers as recurring actors and guest stars. Acting mentees will focus on mastering craft, a full and complete understanding of the business side of the industry, and be exposed to guests who are leaders in their field from all parts of the industry both in front of and behind the camera. Mentees will critically explore a wide array of genres, expanding their creative capacity to successfully deliver powerful performances, slay their audition, and stay booked. Mentees will be co-instructed and mentored by Behzad Dabu and Carolyn Michelle Smith.
The executive development track will prepare mentees for transitioning from working as an assistant to becoming a creative executive. Mentees will network and learn from a variety of industry executives by exploring how to track IP and analyze material, practice pitching, and work closely with writing mentees to develop their in-program pilot script.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The Program is subject to the following requirements:
You must submit a complete and accurate application through the Hillman Grad website prior to the application deadline, which application will include:
Short Answers to a series of questions;
A resume;
For Television Writing applicants: a writing sample, written solely by the applicant (no writing teams), which must be either an original feature screenplay or television pilot (preferable);
For Screen Acting applicants: two (2) 60-second monologues with contrasting tones. Monologues should be sourced from a film, television program, or play.
You must also agree to (1) these Submission Requirements, (2) all terms relating to the Program posted on Hillman Grad’s website, which you should review and read in full, and (3) the Submission Agreement, which governs the submission of your materials to Hillman Grad. The Submission Agreement includes important, legally binding terms and conditions, including arbitration of any disputes, which you must read in full before accepting.
You must be at least 18 years of age and not a minor in the state or country of your residence at time of submission.
You must be the sole owner of all rights in and to the materials submitted to Hillman Grad (“Submission Materials”). The Submission Materials must not in any way infringe upon the copyright of any person or entity or, to the best of your knowledge in the exercise of reasonable prudence, constitute libel, defamation or invasion of privacy or any other rights of any third party.
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS: This program requires an expected commitment of 10 hours/week. All mentees agree to commit to: virtual attendance at all classes via Zoom; meet all program deadlines; in-person attendance at kick-off weekend (March 2022), retreat weekend (July 2022), and showcase week (October 2022); participate in the program in a professional manner. Failure to deliver on any of the above may result in termination from the program. Applicants currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program are discouraged from applying.
By committing to the Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab, mentees must attend:
For Acting and Writing mentees: weekly classes via Zoom; Saturdays 10AM - 1 PM PT
For Creative Executive mentees: monthly classes via Zoom; 1st Saturday of the month, 10 AM - 1 PM PT
Kick-Off Weekend: March 18-20 (in-person, Los Angeles)
Retreat Weekend: July 8-10 (in-person, Los Angeles)
Capstone Week: October 19-23 (in person, Los Angeles)
hillmangrad.com/mentorship-labs
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2022 Stowe Story Labs & RETREAT
DEADLINE: February 15, 2022
INFO: Stowe Story Labs is a nonprofit dedicated to helping emerging screenwriters, filmmakers, and creative producers get work made and seen. We look for people demonstrating talent and a good story worth developing, whether or not they have experience in film or television. This application is for our 2022 labs and retreats. Details about our programs, schedule of program, and template agendas can be found here under the programs tab for "narrative labs" and "writers' retreats." Although we do charge for our programming, we work to keep the cost of programming as low as possible. If our program changes during application season, we will write to you to tell you about the changes. If there are new labs or retreats, we will include your application in review for those programs.
Please take a minute and review this note before filling out your application.
APPLICATION PROCESS: We have one application for our labs and retreats. On the application, you may rank the programs you are most interested in, but we will review your application for all slots and, if you are admitted, we will discuss with you which program might be best. You can choose "no preference" when applying. As we review material, we may reach out to ask follow up questions.
FELLOWSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS: Although we rely on fees to operate, we do offer as much support to our participants as possible. We offer several fellowships. Each fellowship has its own criteria and goals. At a minimum, the fellowships cover the fees for one participant to attend a program, as well as other benefits. Please check the website for information about each fellowship. We also offer dozens of partial scholarships to help ensure deserving applicants can attend our programs. There is not a separate application process for these opportunities. If interested in financial support, you will be steered to questions about these programs.
FEES & OTHER NOTES: The fee to attend an in-person four-day Narrative Lab in 2022 will be $2,500. The fee to attend an in-person five-day writers' retreat will be $2,750. Fees include all content and most meals. Travel and lodging are separate, and lodging is offered through our lodging partners, who offer deep and meaningful discounts to participants (and most include breakfast ....).
Given the uncertainty about the novel coronavirus, all programs could end up running remotely. An online Lab will cost $1,750. An online retreat will cost $1,950.
Please note we do not provide feedback on projects through our submission process.
Please familiarize yourself with our programs and fellowships before applying. You can of course reach out to us at info@stowestorylabs.org.
As noted above, we look for talented people - regardless of experience or background - bringing us interesting stories, and we look especially for underrepresented voices. Our mission includes breaking down barriers to this complicated industry.
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Interdisciplinary Artist Residency Program
Peter Bullough Foundation
DEADLINE: February 22, 2022
INFO: The Peter Bullough Foundation in downtown historic Winchester, Virginia provides residencies to emerging artists and scholars, including those elevating voices and topics relevant to the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Applications are now being accepted for fall 2022 residencies to work in the private studios and enjoy the garden and former homes of Dr. Peter Bullough. The ideal applicant will be self-directed and able to work independently. Each awarded residency period is roughly four weeks and is shared with one to two other artists in residence. Artistic collaborators in groups of two to three may apply in one application. Hosting a community workshop virtually or in-person during the residency is encouraged, but not required.
Disciplines Accepted:
Architecture, literature, film/video arts, interdisciplinary arts, music, music composition, playwriting, screenwriting, poetry, scholars, theatre, and the visual arts.
Fall 2022 Residency Dates:
August 18 - September 13
September 15 - October 11
October 13 - November 8
November 10 - December 6
Selection:
Selection is a multi-step process involving the PBF staff, residency committee, residency alumni, and board. We may request an interview with you to learn more about you and your work. Selections will be announced 30-45 days after the application deadline. The PBF does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, age, and/or disability.
Accommodations & Support:
The Peter Bullough Foundation is delighted to offer free accommodations for two to three artists at a time in Dr. Bullough’s former home, a renovated 1840’s house with private bedrooms and bathrooms and shared common spaces. Private studios and workspaces are located in an adjacent building that also houses the majority of the late Dr. Bullough’s book and art collections. Private gardens connect the properties and are also available as open-air workspaces.
A $550 stipend is provided to aid in covering supplies, necessities, and food for the month.
Accessibility:
The PBF is not ADA accessible at this time. For more information on accessibility, please check out our FAQ's.
Location:
Winchester, Virginia is a quintessential American small town, with four locally-owned breweries, many small shops, 10 different historic house museums, a kids science museum, and a large regional art museum.
Application Requirements:
Application Form
Resume, CV, or Statement of Qualifications
Two Personal References
Personal Statement and Proposal
Portfolio
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The 2021/2022 Muslim List
The Black List / Muslim Public Affairs Council
DEADLINE: February 28, 2022
INFO: The Black List has partnered with the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) and Pillars Fund to create The Muslim List, highlighting the very best unproduced scripts written by at least one Muslim writer.
Filmmakers and content creators are invited to submit a script for consideration by uploading it to The Black List website. Feature film, one-hour, and half-hour original pilot submissions will be considered for this opportunity (no web series or documentaries, please.) Scripts from any genre are eligible for this partnership.
Writers of selected scripts will be notified in Spring 2022 with a public announcement to follow.
REQUIREMENTS:
Writers should identify as Muslim. While writers can be from any country of origin, they must currently reside in the U.S.
Writing teams are eligible as long as one member of the team identifies as Muslim.
Scripts can be multilingual as long as they are written primarily in English.
Feature films and original television pilots will be accepted, no web series or documentaries please.