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The Writers Lab US

The Writers Lab US

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132 West 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 679-0870 (voice)
na (fax)

Web:
http://thewriterslab.nyc
Email:
contact@thewriterslab.nyc

Contact: Nitza Wilon, Co-Founder

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Objective

The Writers Lab, produced by IRIS and New York Women in Film & Television and supported by Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, is open for submissions of screenplays by women over the age of 40

ABOUT THE LAB

The Writers Lab brings 12 women screenwriters over the age of 40 with promising scripts together with outstanding professional female filmmakers for an intensive four-day screenwriting development retreat of one-on-one meetings, panel discussions and other activities designed to inspire the artists; to prompt rigorous creative exploration; and, through revision, to cultivate first-rate cinematic stories.

We seek a broad selection of screenplays across all genres of fiction. Scripts by more than one writer will be considered, but all writers must be female, and only one writer can attend the Lab. Show More

Deadline/Entry Fees

Expired. Previous Deadline: 03/28/2024

Rules

Applicants must be at least 40 years old on or before the Lab: born on or before November 7, 1983.

Please see website for complete rules and guidelines.

Awards

  • Individualized feedback, insights and guidance on their selected projects and their craft;
  • Understanding of industry standards, practices, expectations and predilections, and strategies and resources for navigating them;
  • A community of peers and a network of relationships that can extend well beyond the program;
  • Exposure and opportunities beyond the Lab, as well as the resources and year-round supplemental programming of The Writers Lab.
The Lab aims to build skills, confidence and community, and to prepare writers for collaborative work and market demands.

The Writers Lab US

Contact

132 West 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 679-0870 (voice)
na (fax)

Web:
http://thewriterslab.nyc
Email:
contact@thewriterslab.nyc

Contact: Nitza Wilon, Co-Founder

Report Card

Overall: 3.5 stars3.5 stars3.5 stars3.5 stars (3.6/5.0)
Professionalism: 3 stars3 stars3 stars (3.0/5.0)
Feedback: 1 star (1.0/5.0)
Signficance: 4 stars4 stars4 stars4 stars (3.9/5.0)
Report Cards: 5    
Have you entered?
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The Writers Lab US

Contact

132 West 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 679-0870 (voice)
na (fax)

Web:
http://thewriterslab.nyc
Email:
contact@thewriterslab.nyc

Contact: Nitza Wilon, Co-Founder

Report Card

Overall: 3.5 stars3.5 stars3.5 stars3.5 stars (3.6/5.0)
Professionalism: 3 stars3 stars3 stars (3.0/5.0)
Feedback: 1 star (1.0/5.0)
Signficance: 4 stars4 stars4 stars4 stars (3.9/5.0)
Report Cards: 5    
Have you entered?
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Contest News

Writers Lab Names Participants

The Writers Lab for Women Screenwriters over 40 has selected the 12 participants for this year's Virtual Development Lab.

  • Nichole Abshire, Imposter Impersonator (dramedy)
  • Charlotte Cameron, Throw Money (thriller)
  • Elise Greven, Silent Spring (biopic)
  • Joey Day Hargrove, Highway to Heck (comedy)
  • Christine Hoang, Fly Girl (comedy)
  • Christine Autrand Mitchell, The Field (horror)
  • Carolyn Saunders, Island West (sci fi)
  • Kelly Yoon Strathmore, Wing and a Prayer (coming of age)
  • Barbara Ward Thall, Little Sister (western)
  • Victoria Thomas, Street Food (drama)
  • Sandy Thomson, A Sharp Arrow (historical)
  • Julie Zografos, Dark Quarry (mystery)
This year's mentors include producers Anne Carey, Susan Cartsonis, Shruti Ganguly, Mary Jane Skalski, Frida Torresblanco, and Jamie Zelermyer, and screenwriters include Mara Brock Akil, Pamela Gray, Lisa Jones, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Theresa Rebeck, Robin Swicord, and Pat Verducci.

Updated: 08/03/2020

The Writers Lab US

Contact

132 West 95th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 679-0870 (voice)
na (fax)

Web:
http://thewriterslab.nyc
Email:
contact@thewriterslab.nyc

Contact: Nitza Wilon, Co-Founder

Report Card

Overall: 3.5 stars3.5 stars3.5 stars3.5 stars (3.6/5.0)
Professionalism: 3 stars3 stars3 stars (3.0/5.0)
Feedback: 1 star (1.0/5.0)
Signficance: 4 stars4 stars4 stars4 stars (3.9/5.0)
Report Cards: 5    
Have you entered?
Submit a Report card

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