TV writing fellowships, labs & programs

15 fellowships, episodic labs and TV writing programs that take a pilot or spec sample, sorted by next deadline: 11 fellowships and writing programs plus 4 labs. 6 are free to apply to, including programs run by studios, networks and nonprofits. 6 have confirmed upcoming dates; the others are listed as TBA until the next cycle opens, so you can have a pilot ready in time. Many ask for more than a script (a personal statement, résumé or interview), so read the eligibility on each listing. For TV pilot contests as well, see TV pilot contests & TV fellowships.

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Oct 292026

ISA Fast Track Fellowship (Spring)

Fellowship International Screenwriters' Association · Feature / TV Pilot

$49 mega-early (Oct 29) / $59 early (Nov 19) / $79 final (Feb 4, 2027); ISAConnect members $39 / $49 / $69

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Oct 302026

CineStory Foundation Residency

Fellowship CineStory Foundation · Feature / TV Pilot

$30 early (Oct 30) / $50 regular (Mar 19, 2027) application; $2,975 residency fee if selected

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Nov 22026

Women in Film x The Black List Episodic Lab

Lab Women in Film / The Black List · TV Pilot

$40 per application via WIF (non-members; WIF members pay member rates); Black List route needs hosting ($30/mo) + 1 evaluation ($100)

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Nov 162026

Stowe Story Labs Writers' Retreats

Lab Stowe Story Labs · Feature / TV Pilot

$57 regular (Nov 16) / $68 late (closes Dec 1, 11:59pm PT) application; tuition if admitted: $1,800 remote retreat, €4,250 Croatia/Ireland retreats, $2,750 Narrative Lab

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Dec 42026