THIS WEEK'S GOAL: Organize Your Project 1. Review your project. What's the status of your project? What stage is it in? 2. Identify your starting point. Are you starting with an idea, an outline, a first draft, or a completed script ready for production? SCREENWRITERS: - Download the Script Workbook & Outline Worksheet (in the Classroom) - If you have started your script, start with your outline. - If you've started your script, stop and analyze what you've written. If you have an outline, did you stay on track? If not, why? If you need to revise your outline FILMMAKERS - Download the Film Workbook & Scope & Production Model (in the Classroom) - Determine the scope of your project. LET'S DISCUSS! Introduce your project in the comments: 1. What's the title of your project? 2. Is it a screenplay, television series, short film, feature film, or another format? 3. What stage are you currently at? Let's get to work, StoryTellers!

Check back throughout the month for more contests, festivals, grants, mentorships, and fellowships. Fix It In Post Fund Deadlines: September 4 Submit: Fix it in post fund --- The Telsey Office Miranda Family Casting Fellowship Organizing: The Telsey Office Deadlines: September 4 Categories: Casting Submit: The Telsey Office Miranda Family Casting Fellowship --- National Black Theatre SOUL Producing Residency Organizing: National Black Theatre Date: 2026–2027 (10-month program) Deadlines: Applications open now; must have completed school by September 8, 2026 Categories: Producing Length: 10 months Submit: 2026–2027 SOUL Producing Residency Prize: $15,000 stipend --- Finish Line Script Competition Organizing: Finish Line Deadlines: Early July 2, Regular September 5 Submit: Finish Line Script Competition --- Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship Organizing: Harvard Radcliffe Deadlines: September 10 Categories: Several disciplines SubmitP: Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship --- WIFT Future of Broadcasting Mentorship Organizing: WIFT (Toronto, Canada) Deadlines: September 11 Categories: Broadcasting Length: N/A Submit: WIFT Future of Broadcasting Mentorship --- Seriesfest x Shondaland Women's Directing Fellowship Organizing: Seriesfest and Shondaland Deadlines: September 15 Categories: Directing Submit: Seriesfest X Shondaland Women's Directing Fellowship Pandora Short Film Grant

This is a professional development space for writers and filmmakers ready to move their stories forward — whether you’re finishing scripts, pursuing industry opportunities, or preparing for production. Choose Your Path - Introduce yourself in the comments - Visit the Classroom & learn how to use the Hub ✍🏽 FINISH MY SCRIPT Join us for: - Silent Writing Sessions 2x a month - Feedback Friday - Writer’s Room Membership - Read Nominated Scripts in the Resource section If you want accountability + structured feedback, Writer’s Room is your next step. 💼 MOVE TOWARD WRITING WORK Join us for: - Feedback Friday - Writer’s Room Membership - Script Accelerator This path focuses on positioning, pitching, and industry readiness. 🎬 DEVELOP FOR PRODUCTION Join us for: - Production Lab - Production Accelerator - Find Funding & Distribution in the Resource section For filmmakers ready to move from script to execution.