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Here's my calendar of 160+ of the most worthwhile (IMHO) screenwriting fellowships, labs, grants, contests, and other opportunities, updated for 2025.

33 are new to the list this year.

96 are FREE.

Many have January deadline, so you might want to take a look ASAP.

https://lauridonahue.com/resources/a-curated-list-of-the-most-worthwhile-screenwriting-fellowships-labs-and-contests/

BBC Writers Open Call 2025 - Inside Scoop Webinar Jess Loveland (Head of New Writing for BBC Writers and BBC Drama Commissioning) and guests with some top tips and advice ahead of our 2024 script submission ...