CineStory Fellowship

The top prize of the CineStory Screenwriting Awards, the Fellowship is a year-long mentorship program during which the writer works one-on-one with two Hollywood professionals.

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Want to come to a retreat?

Invitations to the annual retreat go to winners, finalists and semifinalists of our annual screenwriting contest, the CineStory Screenwriting Awards. For rules and deadlines, click here.

cinestory screenwriting awards prize breakdown

Grand Prize

Over $17 000 in cash and prizes, including:

Second Prize

Over $1500 in cash and prizes. Including:

Third Prize

Over $1000 in cash and prizes. Including:

All finalists

Are considered for the Fellowship and receive prizes worth over $400:

All semifinalists

Receive an invitation to the exclusive CineStory Retreat as well as prizes worth over $200, including:

  • One-year Read Through Prolific Pro membership ($240 value)
  • One-year MovieMaker magazine subscription ($22 value)
  • Three 90-minute one-on-one sessions with working Hollywood agents, managers, producers, development executives and other pros to discuss the writer's work and career strategy
  • Open access to 15+ hours of small group sessions covering a wide rage of creative and business topics
  • Free retreat film screenings and other events

All entrants

Go into the running for: