NBC Writer's On the Verge

NBC'S Writers on the Verge, is a program focused on polishing writers and readying them for a staff writer position on a television series. They particularly encourage writers of diverse backgrounds to apply.

The program will consist of weekly evening classes at NBCUniversal in Universal City, CA. Writers are given the chance to interact with industry players ranging from network executives to show runners to agents and receive valuable feedback on their work and pitch style. Past participants have gone on to series including “The Blacklist,” “Community.”

The submission window is open MAY 1, 2020- MAY 31, 2020. Apply here.

Project Cre8 Script Competition

BET is on a nationwide search for the next great comedy television show. One winner will have their script purchased for $25,000 and will further develop the show with Tracy Oliver's Tracy Yvonne Productions for series consideration at BET.

Apply HERE

Ryan Murphy's Half Initiative Director Mentorship

Ryan Murphy launched Half aiming to make Hollywood more inclusive by creating equal opportunities for women and minorities behind the camera. Less than one year after launching Half, Ryan Murphy Television’s director slate hired 60% women directors and 90% met it's women & minority requirement.

Concurrent with the hiring goals, the Initiative launched the Half  Director Mentorship Program in which every director on a Ryan Murphy Television production mentors emerging women and minority directors through pre-production and post-production along with offering a significant stipend for their commitment. Applications available Jan 1-31, apply HERE

WB Television Director's Workshop

The Warner Bros. Television Directors’ Workshop, is an initiative that introduces up-and-coming directors to prime time television. With the backdrop of active Warner Bros. Television sets as the learning environment, and top television directors, cinematographers and showrunners as the instructors, those selected to the program will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop that is unparalleled in the industry. Directors will be taken through the full process of episodic directing, from what is expected during prep, to working collaboratively with actors and key crew during production, through post-production. Deadline to apply is February 6th, 2020. Apply HERE.

Universal Animation Writers Program

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has announced the Universal Animation Writers Program through its Global Talent Development & Inclusion (GTDI) department. Budding writers can apply to a film track or one of two tv tracks, aimed at preschool (3–5) and kids (6–11) respectively.

The full-time program lasts one year, and each writer will be paid $75,000. In that time, participants will develop two scripts for either features or tv pilots. According to Universal, “The program identifies and develops an inclusive group of talent who can build upon the studio’s commitment to telling stories with unique narratives that appeal to and reflect the vast diversity of its audiences.” Applications are open until Friday, January 17 and the program will start in June 2020.

Apply HERE