2024 Feature Contest Deadline Extended!

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If you missed the extended late deadline for our 2024 Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest, never fear – we’ve extended the deadline until SUNDAY, JUNE 9th!

QUALIFY TO ATTEND THE RETREAT

Entering the contest is the only way to get the chance to attend CineStory’s feature retreat on October 4th – 8th in idyllic Idyllwild, California. Retreat attendees receive three 90-minute one-on-one sessions with CineStory mentors, participate in mentor-led panel discussions and group writing exercises, socialize with other attendees and mentors, and attend other special events.

QUALIFY TO WIN THE FELLOWSHIP

All entrants are also considered for our Grand Prize Fellowship, which includes a $10,000 cash prize, free tuition and housing at the retreat, and a one year mentorship with two CineStory mentors to help elevate the Fellow’s writing career to the next level.

MEET OUR MENTORS

CineStory mentors are committed industry professionals who work with retreat writers to elevate their craft and enhance their projects’ marketability. CineStory mentors include screenwriters, producers, agents, managers, and executives who have shepherded to fruition such movies as CAPTAIN MARVEL, INSIDE OUT, LEGALLY BLONDE, FROZEN, THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB, FINDING NEVERLAND, WHAT WOMEN WANT, FACE OFF, and many more. Click here to learn more about our mentors.

BECOME ONE OF OUR SUCCESS STORIES

CineStory winners and alumni, who often go on to become CineStory mentors, have an impressive track record of both box office and creative success. They have worked in every entertainment market, from feature screenwriting–dramatic and animated, blockbusters and indie films–to every form of TV writing–network, streaming, premium channels–to webseries writing. Learn more about our wonderful fellows and alumni.

SUBMIT NOW

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your career. Submit your feature screenplay by the extended deadline of Sunday, June 9th to the 2024 Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest. We want to read your scripts!