Blog•Mar 24, 2026
Contests, Fellowships & Labs List - 2026 Update
The author updates a 2024 list of screenwriting contests, fellowships, and labs, now presented in a detailed Google Sheet. They highlight the extremely low odds—about 1 in 100,000—of winning or placing in these competitions. Proactive outreach after a placement is emphasized as the key to turning a semi‑finalist spot into industry attention. The post also notes that fellowships and labs are often free and can provide valuable networking and confidence boosts for emerging writers.
