Last Chance to Enter Our 2022 Feature Contest

This Sunday, May 15th is the last chance to enter our 2022 Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest!

QUALIFY TO ATTEND THE RETREAT

Entering the contest is the only way to get the chance to attend CineStory’s feature retreat on October 16th – 19th in idyllic Idyllwild, California. Retreat attendees receive three 90-minute one-on-one sessions with CineStory mentors, participate in “informal rooms,” 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.

TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR ALUMS

“When I left for Idyllwild, I had no definitive writing community and was filled with doubt. The CineStory retreat was a lifeline and one of the most transformative experiences. Thank you to the brilliant writers, mentors, and staff at CineStory!” — Amy Allen
“Open minds, big hearts, CineStory creates an environment of community where there’s nothing to lose and everything to gain. An incredible experience I will carry with me always.” — Lisa Garvey
“CineStory is an invaluable experience for an emerging screenwriter, full of seasoned and personalized insights into the craft and business of screenwriting, while fostering a true sense of community that’s hard to find elsewhere.” — Michael Goldberg
“An action-packed few days of screenwriter boot camp, film school, and fun networking bundled as one – awesome experience and a quantum leap for your career!” — Nathan Fleetwood

SUBMIT NOW

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your career. Submit your feature screenplay by the this Sunday, May 15th to the 2022 Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest. We want to read your scripts!

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