Hbo writers program

This well-known program is in its 16th year. Over 8 months, participants focus on building industry relationships and improving craft. They are accepting 2 original television pilots. No spec scripts. This program was created by the National Hispanic Media Coalition. Each participant [develops and writes] a pilot script for their own original kids concept. While applications for are now closed, this is a great program to keep on your radar.

This fellowship centers around a series of workshops and panels, as well as a writing lab. High level industry mentors are matched with each writer to help polish their script and transform it into a professional level writing sample. In The Biz for its seven-year run. Connect with her on Instagram and Twitter! Completed material will be circulated to internal programming teams, agents and managers leading into staffing season.

The company has several Access programs in development, including initiatives for diverse directors and below-the-line crew members. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. All Rights Reserved. You must be 18 years or older to participate.

If you have previously applied to the Program and were not selected, you are welcome and encouraged to apply again. However, you must submit a different spec script for each new submission period.

Each participant will develop and write a pilot script for their own original kids concept. Past fellows have gone on to develop their own original content with Sesame Workshop, as well as write for Sesame Street and various programs at Nickelodeon, Disney, DreamWorks, and more. Participants must be able to attend and complete writing assignments for all 8 sessions, which will be held virtually from May to July Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at time of application.

The project must be written in the English language. The project must be new: not previously submitted to Sundance, not already produced, not already sold to a third party, and not distributed online or otherwise. Applicants cannot have sold an episodic project pilot or pitch to a studio or network in the past that has been shot. The project shall not infringe the copyright or any other proprietary right of another individual or entity.

If selected for the Round 2, applicants are notified by email and have 2 weeks to submit their full pilot script. For further detail on what the application process entails, please see our FAQ section below. Eligibility guidelines depend on whether you are submitting a scripted, documentary, or hybrid film. The only feature film program sanctioned by the Writers Guild of America West WGAW , the Program develops storytellers who organically incorporate multicultural and global perspectives in screenwriting.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age before the Program start date and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Letters of recommendation are not required but are optional. Every year, the Workshop selects up to eight participants out of more than 2, submissions and exposes them to Warner Bros. Deadline is March The objective of the program is to provide marginalized voices a pathway for entry into the television industry through instruction, mentorship and exposure.

Up to 20 writers from across various genres will be selected to be a part of the inaugural cycle in Writers must be 18 years of age or older, have the right to work in the U.

Writers of historically underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. The virtual program will kick-off in mid-July and continue through January , meeting 1 — 2 times per week, covering the business of television and the creative process. The final leg of the workshop will focus on script development and the creation of a new sample.

The Lab is a four-day writers workshop that gives women screenwriters over the age of 40 the opportunity to work intensively on their feature film scripts with the support of established film professionals. The Lab only accepts female writers over the age of Mission Statement. Staff and Board.