Fellowships/Grants
From the Guild

McKnight Screenwriting Fellowship

The McKnight Foundation awards $25,000 Fellowships to two Minnesota screenwriters annually.

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Walt Disney Studios/ABC Writers Fellowship

To seek out and employ culturally and ethnically diverse new writers.

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The Anthony Radziwill Documentary Fund

Grants to emerging and established documentary filmmakers in the form of development funds (seed money) for specific new projects.

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ABC Talent Development Scholarship Grant Program

Provide grants/scholarships to selected individuals to discover and support new writing, filmmaking and directing talent.

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Independent Film Training Grant Initiative

Partial salary reimbursement for bona fide film production technician "trainees" performing the credited job description for the first time.

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IFP Market Awards

The IFP Market's support of filmmakers includes both cash and services in awards that highlight exemplary work and exceptional talent.

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Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting

Sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Submission deadline is May 1.

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ABC Daytime Writing Fellowship Program

Developing writing talent for daytime television.

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UPCOMING EVENTS 
DAILY BUZZ
PRESS RELEASES 2008

WGA 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement

Read the Schedule of Minimums established in the 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement. If you have any questions regarding to the application of these provisions or minimums, or regarding interpretation of the Basic Agreement, contact the WGAE. more>

 

THE STRIKE IN PICTURES

THE STRIKE IN PICTURES

The strike is over, but the images and pictures remain. Visit the WGAE’s photo gallery of photos from key events and pickets. more>

 

WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members

WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members

WGAE members celebrated their hard work and solidarity that resulted in new contracts. See some of the photos from the celebration here. more>

 

CONTRACT 2007/8 AND STRIKE RECAP

CONTRACT 2007/8 AND STRIKE RECAP

Writers are back at work after the 100-day strike. Background information on the strike and its issues, as well as the archive of strike-related videos and articles are found here. If you have any questions regarding the contract, strike, your return to work, or other related issues, we’re here to help. Email: mbaissues@wgaeast.org or call the WGAE at 212-767-7800. more>

 

2008 Writers Guild Awards Winners

2008 Writers Guild Awards Winners

The 2008 Writers Guild Awards recognized outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, documentary, radio, promotion, and videogames during 2007. This year’s awards marked the 60th Anniversary of the annual awards. more>

 

On Writing

On Writing

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