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Access to a development team
Exposure to industry giants
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A life changing week of meetings

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The ScreenCraft Fellowship gets you exposure, access and validation. Over 30 professionals are ready to meet with each screenwriter selected. This is THE fellowship to introduce you to Hollywood.

No other screenwriting program has had the consistent, high impact success the ScreenCraft Fellowship delivers. Our team works with you to understand you and your writing. We have developed these industry relationships and are ready to match you with your wishlist.

With the support of ScreenCraft, former fellows have been hired to write film and television for Netflix, Apple TV+, ABC, The CW, Amazon, FX, NBC, Hulu, and more.

Fellows expand their network through virtual industry meetings. Past fellows have met with companies like Warner Bros., Blumhouse, Bad Robot, and have landed representation with Good Fear, Gersh, Brillstein, CAA, 3 Arts, UTA, and others.

You'll be in good company. Check out several Fellowship Alumni from previous years.

Erica Lane

2022 Fellow, Signed with a manager at The Cartel

"The biggest thing I worked on with Screencraft was strategizing representation. After I won [2022 Screencraft Fellowship] and we connected, ScreenCraft helped me navigate the decision process and talk through my thoughts about the meetings. I ultimately signed with The Cartel and am super excited to be able to work with them! I feel really lucky to have had a teammate in Screencraft to answer any questions I had along the way. "

Vanita Borwankar

2021 Fellow, Staffed on a Disney Series

"ScreenCraft's amazing reputation was the first thing that drew me in, and the prize of participating in Fellowship Week (which consists of anywhere from 15-35 General Meetings with top Managers, Agents, Executives, and some Showrunners) is what completely cinched it for me. The meetings were absolutely incredible. In fact, on the very first day I signed with Cavalry! And I was able to take that incredible news and momentum into all the rest of the meetings, as well as have my Manager help me strategize for big ones and follow up with everyone I met."

Tevin Knight

2020 Fellow, Signed with Gersh and sold pilot to Amazon

"As creators we often think about the movies and tv shows we loved growing up, and idolize those very people who made them. The great thing about ScreenCraft is once you win, those idols of yours officially become your colleagues. The transition from fan to fellow filmmaker is strategic and nurturing. With each introduction and meeting your web grows and your dream has now become your career. The networking at this organization is invaluable."

Lucy Luna

2019 Fellow, Signed with Brillstein Entertainment Partners and hired by CW and CBS as a writer

"When all our hopes and dreams rely on someone opening a door for us, well…a gentle knock on the right door is louder than banging on all doors. Winning ScreenCraft Fellowship jump-started my career. They immediately understood where I wanted to go, and what I needed and they worked with me as if my dream was theirs."

Davia Carter

2018 Fellow, Staffed writer on USA’s TV show QUEEN OF THE SOUTH

"The Fellowship week of meetings was invaluable; I’m fairly certain I wouldn’t have a career without it. I had the opportunity to sit down with executives at Netflix, Universal, and Bad Robot, and those dozen-plus meetings I took taught me something that would have taken years to learn without ScreenCraft: meeting etiquette and becoming more confident pitching myself as a writer."

Anna Klassen

2017 Fellow, Signed with Writ Large Management and WME, hired by Netflix to write several films for the streamer

"I can’t begin to express how beneficial the ScreenCraft Fellowship was for my career. It put me in rooms I would have never otherwise gotten into. It gave me valuable experience pitching my projects. It helped land me a manager. And the ScreenCraft staff, have been my relentless cheerleaders ever since."

Anya Meksin

2017 Fellow, Hired to write on Netflix series “In From the Cold”

"ScreenCraft gave me a much-needed boost of confidence at a moment when I felt discouraged and stagnant in my career. With that new surge of energy and validation, I was able to recommit to my work and regain a sense of purpose and hope."

Mark Stasenko

2015 Fellow, Signed with multiple agents at United Talent Agency and a manager at 3 Arts Entertainment

"There is going to be that moment where the timeline splits and it puts us down that path of being a working, professional writer. For me, the ScreenCraft Fellowship was what made that possible. John and Cameron chose me as one of the winners, and made the introduction to my incredible manager at 3Arts which led to other successes including being staffed as a writer on a critically acclaimed Netflix series, selling my TV pilot script to a studio and signing with 3 agents at UTA."

T.A. Snyder

2014 Fellow, Signed with Manager at Zero Gravity

"Through the people I met during the ScreenCraft Fellowship, I signed with a literary manager, moved to Los Angeles, and began to connect my creative instincts to people who actually make movies as their day job. It accelerated everything. The ScreenCraft Fellowship week also introduced me to a development assistant at a major production company who, after he was promoted, and based upon his love for my ScreenCraft-winning script, brought me in three years later to pitch for a feature film writing assignment. The world needs fresh voices fighting to tell stories that bring us together, and challenge us to examine what continues to divide us. I tell you with all sincerity, ScreenCraft is seeking to not only discover those voices, but help nurture and connect them to the world."

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  1. Get more value - By opting for written feedback, you're guaranteed to get great value from this competition.
  2. Prepare your pitch - By getting a fresh set of eyes on your story, you may get some new ideas for ways to pitch your screenplay.
  3. Get outside of your own head - It's important to understand how somebody else experiences your story on the page.

THE FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE

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NETWORKING

The program is designed to not just make introductions, but facilitate relationships. You'll be expanding your network in meaningful ways with writers, execs, and representatives who want to work with you.

5 DAYS OF PROFESSIONAL VIRTUAL MEETINGS

We setup virtual meetings for you to meet with award-winning screenwriters, studio executives, and literary agents and managers.

3 MONTHS OF CONSULTATION

Personalized strategies to craft your branding, portfolio, and soft skills. We’ll share latest industry insights, and ensure you are industry ready.

WRITER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

On top of Fellowship Consultations and Fellowship Week, we’ll be connecting you with our wider industry network.
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THIS SEASON'S MENTORS

Alex Convery

Screenwriter
Alex Convery wrote AIR (2023). He's been featured on the annual Hollywood Blacklist three times and was named one of Variety's ten screenwriters to watch in 2022. Originally from Chicago, Alex studied screenwriting at USC's School of Cinematic Arts.

Anna Fishko

Showrunner, Screenwriter
Anna Fishko is an established writer and producer, who made her debut as a creator and showrunner with AMC’s ORPHAN BLACK: ECHOES, a spinoff of the beloved science fiction series ORPHAN BLACK. Fishko’s wide variety of credits include FEAR THE WALKING DEAD (AMC), PIECES OF HER (Netflix), THE SOCIETY (Netflix), TYRANT (FX), COLONY (USA) and THE MESSENGERS (The CW). After her upbringing in New York City, Fishko worked as a travel writer for Fodor’s before moving to Los Angeles and pivoting into the TV world.

Shukree Tilghman

Writer, Producer
SHUKREE HASSAN TILGHMAN began his writing career on the USA drama series SATISFACTION, then on the CW series The VAMPIRE DIARIES, before becoming a writer and producer on the hit NBC series THIS IS US, where he earned an Emmy Nomination for Best Drama Series. He has been a writer and Co-Executive Producer of the TNT drama series ANIMAL KINGDOM, and has most recently served as a writer and Executive Producer of the MGM+ series EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK. In addition, Shukree has written pilots at NBC, ABC, HBO, HULU, HBO MAX, and APPLE.

ADD-ON PRIZE OPPORTUNITY

This optional add-on prize category will grant one eligible writer the opportunity to work with Signing Partner Glenn Cockburn of Meridian Artists

Glenn Cockburn

Founder & Manager, Meridian Artists
Glenn Cockburn is the founder of Meridian Artists, representing a roster of talented Canadian writers, directors, and producers. His career began in 1996 as a script reader for New Line Cinema and Innovative Artists Agency, followed by work as a Creative Executive at Templeton Productions. After returning to Toronto, he led the Packaging Department at The Characters Talent Agency and executive produced the hit Canadian film Young People Fucking. Glenn also teaches at Sheridan College, serves on Humber Comedy's board, and holds degrees from York University and the Ivey School of Business.

Meridian Artists is known for its strong presence in both primetime TV and youth animation, representing award-winning talent who have been recognized with prestigious accolades such as the Emmys, Canadian Screen Awards, and the Writers Guild of Canada Awards​
This unique add-on benefit is separate from the ScreenCraft Fellowship prizes and placements. Only projects submitted to the ScreenCraft Fellowship AND that select this add-on are eligible for consideration in this category. Additionally, all projects that place in the Finalist round of the competition will automatically be considered.

A CLOSER LOOK AT FELLOWSHIP WEEK

**sample schedule from past years. Due to industry availability, some meetings may be scheduled after Fellowship Week.

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  1. Submissions are accepted via electronic submission only.
  2. Entry fees are as listed on the site and checkout form. No coupon or discount is applicable on a previous entry.
  3. Optional feedback from a professional reader may be requested at the time of entry. Requests for feedback can be done through Coverfly.
  4. Entries may be any length --  the standard 1/2 hour is between 20 - 40 pages, and the standard hour long is between 40 - 70 pages, and the standard feature is between 85 - 120 pages. Any script submission longer than 120 pages will incur a $.50 per page overage fee for each page over 120 if it does not include feedback and $1 per page if the entry does include feedback.
  5. There is no limit to the number of projects you may submit.
  6. Entries must be received on or before the deadline dates by 11:59PM Pacific Time, and submission fee payment must be made in full at time of the submission. All entry fees are non-refundable.
  7. All submitted material must be owned by the writer(s), however the material may be based on other works not owned by the writers.
  8. Material must be submitted by the writer. Material written by writing teams must be submitted by one of the writers, with consent of the other(s).
  9. If a writing team is chosen as a winner, prizes will be given to the person who submits the project. Each team is responsible for dividing or sharing any prizes awarded as they deem fair (whether there is a cash value or not).
  10. Substitutions of either corrected pages or new drafts of the entered material will be allowed for a limited time with a $6 reentry fee through Coverfly. Please proofread your script carefully before submitting.
  11. It is recommended that original material be registered with the WGA or The Library of Congress before submitting to any competition, however we do not require registration.
  12. Contact info may be included on the cover page of the screenplay, however it is not required. ScreenCraft uses Coverfly to manage submissions and automatically removes cover pages before scripts are read by the judges.
  13. ScreenCraft claims no ownership nor option on your work. All ownership and rights to the scripts submitted to this contest remains with the original rights holders. 
  14. The decision of the judges will be final and cannot be contested in any manner. There is no score on a scorecard that guarantees advancement to the next level as advancement will be based on all scores in the competition.
  15. In the event a juror, partner organization, or prize partner is no longer able to serve in their specified capacity, ScreenCraft will make its best effort to secure a replacement. ScreenCraft is not responsible for the failed delivery of any prize package by a juror, sponsor, or partner organization.
  16. ScreenCraft reserves the right to change deadline and announcement dates at any time.
  17. ScreenCraft reserves the right to amend these rules at any time.
  1. All writers at least 18 years of age are eligible. However, a writer who has earned more than $50,000 (or equivalent currency) from professional writing services for film or TV in the preceding 12 months or $500,000 (or equivalent currency) from professional film or TV in the proceeding 10 years is not eligible. (Contest winnings not included.)
  2. All persons from anywhere in the world are eligible; however the material submitted must be in English (occasional dialogue in other languages is acceptable, if subtitle translation is provided).
  3. All material submitted to other competitions or contests are eligible for this contest.
  4. The material may have been written at any time.
  5. Material should be submitted in standard screenplay format, font, spacing and margin.
  6. We have no preferences regarding title page content. Title and name of writer would suffice.
  7. All material must be submitted electronically as a PDF. Broken files or non-PDF files may be accepted, but if the file cannot be read ScreenCraft will not judge the submission.
  8. Prize winners may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility and proper tax documentation before prizes are released.
  9. By entering the competition, user acknowledges their eligibility for the competition. ScreenCraft may verify all eligibility requirements at the finalist stage of the competition and before distributing any prizes.
  10. Scripts or projects based on underlying material not owned by the writer are accepted as samples, so long as the script itself is indisputably written by the writer and that the script does not contain any plagiarism.

The winners will be chosen based on the following criteria: 

  • Voice
  • Concept
  • Story
  • Structure
  • Characters
  • Dialogues
  • Genre Conventions

In addition to the scoring criteria for the script, ScreenCraft may conduct interviews and send questionnaires to learn more about the entrant, their voice, perspective, and goals to help identify the winning projects. Top scripts are read by the industry jury who votes for their favorite scripts at their sole discretion.

 

ScreenCraft Add-on Prize Selection:

  1. Only writers who submit to the competition and include this add-on at the time of entry or who make it to the finalist round of the competition, are eligible to be considered for this prize opportunity.
  2. The winner of this prize will be selected at the discretion of the specified industry professional(s).
  3. The approach and manner in which the industry professional(s) and winner interact is at their discretion. ScreenCraft will have no involvement in the process beyond facilitating an introduction.

Criteria for Winners and Finalists:

  1. The winners and top finalists may be contacted by interested industry representatives, such as managers, agents or producers. 
  2. Entrants may be required to submit further information to assist in the judges’ verification of eligibility. 
  3. Any entrant may be deemed ineligible as a Finalist or Winner at the sole discretion of ScreenCraft. 
  4. All recognition, placements, and winners are chosen at the sole discretion of ScreenCraft.
  5. Finalists may be required to sign and return within seven (7) business days of receipt a notarized Affidavit of Eligibility and a Release and Indemnification and proof of valid passport and any other documents that ScreenCraft or any other partner may require before receiving prize payment. Failure to respond to the initial notification within ten (10) days or return of notification may result in disqualification. 
  6. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.
  1. COPYRIGHT AND OWNERSHIP: ScreenCraft or any other partner, employee or agent associated with this contest claims no ownership nor first right of option to any original screenplay submitted to this contest. All ownership and rights to the scripts submitted to this contest remains with the original rights holders until and unless other agreements are made.
  2. PUBLICITY: Except where prohibited by law, participation in the contest constitutes each entrant’s consent to ScreenCraft and its agents’ and contest sponsor’s use of entrants’ names, likenesses, photographs, and/or personal information for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration. All uses of entrants' information are in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
  3. REFUND POLICY: All entries are non-refundable.
  4. SITE TERMS OF SERVICE. All ScreenCraft Terms of Service apply in addition to these rules and eligibility criteria.
  5. DATA MANAGEMENT AND PRIVACY. Entries for this competition are managed on the submission platform Coverfly, and ScreenCraft (a d/b/a of Red Ampersand, Inc) uses other data management tools, including but not limited to, Google Services and Amazon Web Services, to securely manage your data. ScreenCraft is not accountable for any data hacks (internal or external) or user errors that may release scripts or writer data unintentionally.
  6. ENTRY CONDITIONS AND RELEASE: BY ENTERING THE CONTEST YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THESE CONDITIONS. You agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless ScreenCraft, ScreenCraft.org, its subsidiary, parent and affiliated companies, Prize contributors, judges, screenplay readers, Sponsors, and any other organizations responsible for administering, advertising or promoting the Contest, and every one of their respective members, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) past and present from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to damages and negligence to property and persons, including but not limited to invasion of privacy, defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, copyright, infringement of trademark or other intellectual property rights relating to a participant’s Entry, participation in the Contest and/or acceptance or use or misuse of Prize; provided however, that such release will not apply to any commercial exploitation of the script by a Released Party in violation of your rights under applicable copyright law; and (c) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the ScreenCraft.org and its Sponsor, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys fees) relating to an entrant’s participation in the Contest and/or entrant’s use or misuse of Prize. Employees of ScreenCraft and their immediate families are ineligible to participate in this contest. Any such submission will be immediately disqualified. ENTRY TO THIS CONTEST IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED or restricted by any Federal, State or Local law. Voided entries will be refunded. Recipients’ eligibility will be verified before the grant is awarded and the winner may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility. By entering the contest, you authorize us to use any trusted third-party online and cloud-based services and databases for hosting, managing and/or transmitting your submission file(s). The governing law is California.
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