Essence Film Festival by Essence Studios; Narrative Features, Documentary Films, Shorts, Social Impact, Stories, Screenplay/Teleplay, and Vertical Films! Deadline Apr 30

Four BFI NETWORK Hubs have teamed up with the ScreenSkills Animation Skills Fund to create this new lab for writers to develop, experiment, and expand their skills and understanding of storytelling in animation. Date - 29 Jun, 00:00 - 30 Sept 2026, 00:00 Location - online Price - Free Application deadline - 11 May 2026 Career stages - Early

I want to hear from you. What would you like to see more of inside The StoryTellers Hub? More live sessions? Script feedback? Writing challenges? Breakdown videos? Resources on outlining, character development, or production? This space is for you, so your input matters. Drop your ideas in the comments and let me know what would help you grow the most as a screenwriter or filmmaker.

Where are you in your script or film project right now? Are you outlining, drafting, rewriting, or gearing up for production? Drop where you are in the comments—and more importantly, let us know what you need support with. Whether it’s structure, character development, dialogue, pacing, or figuring out your next steps, this is the space to get clarity and momentum. Join us this evening at 7 PM EST for 90 minutes of live feedback on your script or project. Bring your pages, your ideas, or even just your questions. Let’s make real progress together. See you tonight!

What are you working on this week? Drop your focus for the week in the comments, and don’t stop there. What are your next concrete steps? Not just the big goal, but the immediate action you’re taking to move your project forward. And if you’re stuck, share that too so we can help you move forward. Let’s make it a productive week.