As many continue to work from home during this period of quarantine, we want to encourage you to keep creating. These are difficult times but supporting and inspiring each other to create safely while social distancing could be the glue to hold us together. There are still so many opportunities out there for creatives, and we want to bring as many of those opportunities to you.
This is your monthly compilation of fellowships, competitions, festivals, and grants that you can apply for. All the most pertinent information will be right here at your fingertips and in your inbox. We can bring the opportunity to you, but it is up to you to get that work in by those deadlines. Utilize this time of social distancing to hunker down and get your materials ready. Stay safe. You got this!
Writing Fellowships:
Launchpad Writing Competition
Final Deadline: May 8, 2020
Requirements: Original pilot script under 70 pages, application | LINK
NBC Writers on the Verge
Deadline: May 10, 2020
Requirements: 2 original pilot scripts | LINK
ABC Talent Discovers Scene Competition
Deadline: May 15, 2020
Requirements: Application, resume, scene (no more than six pages)
PAGE International Screenwriting Awards Competition
Final Deadline: May 20, 2020
Requirements: Original pilot or feature script, application | LINK
ViacomCBS Writer Mentorship Program
Deadline: May 31, 2020
Requirements: Original+spec script, application | LINK
Warner Bros. TV Writer Workshop
Deadline: May 31, 2020
Requirements: Resume, personal statement, spec script | LINK
Sundance Feature Film Development Program
Deadline: June 4, 2020 | LINK
Disney TV Writing Program
Deadline: June 4, 2020
Requirements: 2 original pilots, resume, staffing pitch, personal essay
Slamdance Screenwriting Competition
Regular Deadline: June 8, 2020
Requirements: Original writing sample | LINK
Youth Fellowships/Internships:
Made in Her Image Outreach/Web Development & Graphic Design/Production Intern
Requirements: 10-15 hours a week minimum for 12 weeks | LINK
Directing Fellowships:
ViacomCBS Directing Initiative
Deadline: May 31, 2020
Requirements: Resume/bio, letter of interest, directing reel | LINK
SHOOT New Directors Showcase
EXTENDED Deadline: June 30, 2020
Requirements: Directing professionally for less than three years. | LINK
Producing Fellowships:
Film Independent Producing Lab
Non-member Deadline: May 20, 2020
Requirements: Cover letter, artist statement, completed feature-length script/production plan | LINK
Film Festivals:
Cannes Lions
Regular Deadline: May 7, 2020 | LINK
LA Shorts International Film Festival
Late Deadline: May 15, 2020 | LINK
aGLIFF Film Festival
Late Deadline: May 16, 2020 | LINK
Urbandworld Film Festival
Late Deadline: May 27, 2020 | LINK
Salute Your Shorts FestivaL
Extended Deadline: May 27, 2020 | LINK
Toronto International Film Festival
Regular Deadline: May 29, 2020 | LINK
Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival
Regular Deadline: May 31, 2020 | LINK
The Female Eye Film Festival
Early Deadline: May 31, 2020 | LINK
Chicago International Film Festiva
Regular Deadline: June 15, 2020 | LINK
San Francisco Transgender Film Festival
Regular Deadline: July 15, 2020 | LINK
Machester International Womens Film Festival
Regular Deadline: September 30, 2020 | LINK
Film Grants:
Sloan Distribution Grant | Deadline: Rolling Basis | LINK
2021 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Filmmaking
Deadline: June 10, 2020
Requirements: Born outside the United States and have been living or working in the United States for at least five years, or have been granted DACA relief, under the age of 38, completed at least one short film that has been awarded a prize or selected for film festivals or one full-length film. | LINK
If you know of any opportunities you’d like to put on our radar and share with our community, feel free to email us at [email protected]
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