Each year, up to five fellowships of $35,000 are awarded to amateur screenwriters who demonstrate exceptional promise. Participants must submit a feature-length screenplay along with the entry fee during the open submission period. Fellowship winners receive personalized mentorship, participate in awards week events, and are expected to develop an original screenplay within their fellowship year.

Benefits

• Winners are awarded $35,000 fellowships.
• Invitations to awards week ceremonies and seminars.
• Access to one-on-one mentorship from established professionals.
• Quarterly fellowship payments based on satisfactory progress.

Requirements

• Submit an original feature-length screenplay in PDF format (70-160 pages).
• Complete the online application form.
• Create an account and upload the script on the competition website before the submission cap of 5,500 entries is reached.

Who Can Apply

• Amateur screenwriters with original feature-length scripts.
• Individuals or teams (one submission per entrant/team per year).