2025 TV Contest Final Deadline Extended!

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We’ve decided to extend our final deadline for our 2025 TV Retreat & Fellowship Contest until MONDAY, DECEMBER 2ND!

QUALIFY TO ATTEND THE RETREAT

Entering the contest is the only way to get the chance to attend CineStory’s 2025 TV retreat on May 2nd – 5th. Retreat attendees receive three 90-minute one-on-one sessions with CineStory mentors, participate in mentor-led panel discussions and writing exercises, socialize with other attendees and mentors, and attend other special events. In addition, attendees participate in a mock Drama and a mock Comedy writers’ room so they can experience what it is like inside an actual TV writers’ room. Click here to learn more about the TV retreat.

QUALIFY TO WIN THE FELLOWSHIP

All entrants are also considered for our CineStory Fellowship, who receives a prize valued at $7,000 USD that includes free tuition and lodging to the TV Retreat, a $3,000 cash prize, and a 12-month mentorship from 2 industry mentors to help enhance the Fellow’s career path.

MEET OUR MENTORS

CineStory mentors are committed industry professionals who work with retreat attendees to improve their craft and enhance their projects’ marketability. CineStory mentors include key creative personnel for shows like MR. ROBOT, THE 100, MAD MEN, BILLIONS, THE EXPANSE, NEW GIRL, THE NIGHT SHIFT, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART, I’M SORRY, HALT & CATCH FIRE, and many more. Click here to learn more about our mentors.

OUR SUCCESS STORIES

CineStory alumni have gone on to direct or write for TV shows including THE EXPANSE, PRIVATE PRACTICE, HAPPY TOGETHER, ANDI MACK, BOOMERANG, SUPERNATURAL, THE GLADES, and GRAY’S ANATOMY. Click here for more success stories.

SUBMIT NOW

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your career. Submit your original TV pilot by the final deadline of Monday, December 2nd to the 2025 TV Retreat & Fellowship Contest. We want to read your scripts!