Feature screenplay fellowship application timeline [Updated 11-4-24]
Don't wait until the last minute to get your feature sample into shape! Bookmark this post and put these dates into your calendar.
Last week I published a TV fellowship application timeline to follow to make sure your samples are ready by the time fellowship season rolls around next year.
If you’re interested in features rather than TV, there are a few fellowships you can apply to as well.
These are the ones we’ll be focusing on for the year:
I will add all the dates and deadlines to this page when they’re announced, so be sure to bookmark it. And subscribe so I can send you updates straight to your inbox!
November
Write 3rd act.
December
Self Analysis of screenplay.
Re-outline script.
January
Revise draft of script.
Submit script for feedback.
February
Recive feedback on script.
February 1 - Academy Nicholl Fellowship opens (closed)
Feature Film Screenplay
Application Form
Entry Fee
Re-outline script.
March
Rewrite draft of script.
April
April 11 - Sundance Lab opens (closed)
Eligibility Questions
Introductory Statement (250 words max)
Short Essay Questions
Logline
Synopsis
Bio
First five pages of your script (full script to be submitted if you make it to the second round).
April 15 - Humanitas New Voices Fellowship Deadline (closed)
May
May 1 - Academy Nicholl Fellowship Deadline (closed)
May 16 - Sundance Lab opens (closed)
Brainstorm concept for your next script!
Start outline.
June
Outline screenplay.
July
Write first act.
August
Outline your screenplay.
September
Write first act.
October
Write second act.
Thank you for laying out this submission plan — This is so helpful!