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Congratulations to Our 2023 TV Contest Semifinalists

We’re pleased to announce the Original Comedy, Drama, and Sci-Fi/Fantasy division semifinalists for our 2023 TV Retreat & Fellowship Contest! Many thanks to our hardworking judges, who read tirelessly. We could not exist without them. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT Semifinalists in the Original Comedy, Drama, and Sci-Fi/Fantasy divisions now advance to the finalist round, after which […]

Congratulations to Our 2023 TV Contest Quarterfinalists

We’re pleased to announce the Original Drama, Comedy, and Sci-Fi/Fantasy division quarterfinalists for our 2023 TV Retreat & Fellowship Contest! Many thanks to our hardworking judges, whose hard work and tireless reading make our contests possible! WHAT’S NEXT Quarterfinalists now advance to the semifinalist round, after which there will be another round of judging to […]

2023 Feature Contest is Open for Submissions

Submissions for our 2023 Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest are officially open, and we’re offering an early bird submission fee of $50 until February 6th. 2023 FEATURE RETREAT LOGISTICS The 2023 Feature Retreat will be held on October 7 – 10, 2023 in the beautiful mountains of Idyllwild, California. Attendees receive three 90-minute one-on-one sessions with CineStory […]

The 2023 TV Contest Final Deadline is Almost Here!

The final deadline for our 2023 TV Retreat & Fellowship Contest — Monday, October 31st — is almost here! QUALIFY TO ATTEND THE RETREAT Entering the contest is the only way to get the chance to attend CineStory’s 2023 TV retreat on April 29 – May 2, 2023. Retreat attendees receive three 90-minute one-on-one sessions […]

2023 TV Contest Deadline Extended!

If you’ve lost track of dates and days lately, you may have missed yesterday’s deadline for our 2023 TV Retreat & Fellowship Contest. Never fear – we’ve decided to keep the contest open for submissions until MONDAY, OCTOBER 31st! QUALIFY TO ATTEND THE RETREAT Entering the contest is the only way to get the chance […]

2023 TV Contest is Open for Submissions

Submissions for our 2023 TV Retreat & Fellowship Contest are officially open, and we’re offering an early bird submission fee of $50 until June 26, 2023. 2023 TV RETREAT LOGISTICS The 2023 TV retreat will be held on April 29 – May 2, 2023 in the beautiful mountains of Idyllwild, California. Attendees receive three one-on-one, one […]

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 […]

2022 Feature Contest Deadline Extended!

If you missed the extended late deadline for our 2022 Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest, never fear – we’ve extended the deadline until SUNDAY, MAY 15TH! 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, […]

Congrats to the 2022 PMC-CineStory Scholarship Winner

The CineStory Foundation is excited to announce that Karina Hurtado-Ocampo is the recipient of the 2022 Population Media Center (PMC) CineStory Scholarship for her TV pilot, THE TAKING OF LINCOLN PARK. As this year’s winner, Karina receives a Zoom meeting with PMC executives as well as free housing and tuition for the 2022 CineStory TV […]

And Our 2022 TV Contest Division Winners Are…

We’re pleased to announce the division winners of our 2022 TV Retreat and Fellowship competition. Many thanks to our dedicated judges, who spent so many hours reading and evaluating our submissions. The first place winner of each division is now in the running for this year’s TV Fellowship, which includes a $1,000 cash prize, free […]