Spring 2025
Screenwriting
The Screenwriting Journey is an immersive program designed for aspiring screenwriters eager to master the art and craft of storytelling for the screen. Whether one dreams of writing for Hollywood blockbusters, indie films, or television series, this program provides a comprehensive exploration of the essential elements and techniques of screenwriting. By the end of the Journey, participants will have developed a solid foundation in screenwriting, equipped with the tools and knowledge to start crafting their own compelling stories for film. Whether you’re new to screenwriting or looking to enhance your existing skills, join us on this creative exploration and bring their cinematic visions to life.
Spring Journey Applications Closed
…but you are still invited to join the Collaboratory! Explore other pathways this summer, and be the first to know when Fall Journey applications open.
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Spring Journey Applications Closed
…but you are still invited to join the Collaboratory! Explore other pathways this summer, and be the first to know when Fall Journey applications open.
As a mentee or mentor in the Screenwriting Journey, you’ll have access to a collection of online mini courses designed to help you craft the perfect short screenplay. You’ll be paired with a mentee or mentor for one full cycle, and you’ll meet with them at least twice each month. You’ll attend at least one community engagement experience a month – there are many to choose from to accommodate all of your interests and everyone’s schedules.
- Cycle(s) Spring 2025
- Time 3 hours per month
- Areas of Focus Script Writing, Screenwriting, Film
- Available Spots Per Cycle 20
Learning Objectives
Screenwriting Courses
Screenwriting Foundations: Crafting Compelling Stories for Film
This course is designed to help develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a writer in today’s film industry. Screenwriting Foundations: Crafting Compelling Stories for Film provides insight into the work of a screenwriter – a deep understanding of film storytelling and professional scripts, short-form and full-length scripts, professional working practices, and employment strategies. Specific topics range from story structure and formatting scripts to actually producing the film.
Teleplays Essentials: Crafting a Pilot
Writing for TV is designed to help develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a writer in today’s TV industry. Writing for TV provides insight into the work of a scriptwriter – a deep understanding of TV storytelling and professional scripts, drama vs comedy scripts, professional working practices, and employment strategies. Specific topics range from story structure and formatting scripts to actually seeing a script to fruition.
Screenwriting Mentoring
Mentees and mentors in the Screenwriting Journey will be matched for one cycle. Each pair will meet 2 times per month and, as a pair, attend an engagement event at least once per month.
Screenwriting Community Experiences
As a mentee or mentor in the Screenwriting Journey, you’ll attend at least one community engagement experience of your choice each month. It is strongly recommended that you attend the following Screenwriting Journey meetings:
- March 8, 1-2 pm ET
- April 5, 11-12 pm ET
- April 28, 6-7pm ET
- May 24, 10-11 am ET
- May 27, 6-7 pm ET
Script 360 Adventure
The Screenwriting Journey belongs to the Script 360 Adventure.
This Adventure focuses on exploring scriptwriting through lessons and experiences that discuss playwriting, teleplays, and screenwriting! It is great for mentees who want to explore scriptwriting at a high level.
Find Your Journey
Find Your Journey
The Power of Punchlines: Stand-Up Comedy for Change (Spring-Summer 2025)
In this 2-cycle journey, participants will explore the power of comedy as a tool for social change, with a special focus on stand-up comedy. From climate change and economic inequality to LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and mental health, you'll learn how to write and perform material that blends humor with meaningful social critique. Through workshops and performance coaching, you’ll develop your own comedic voice. Discover how satire and personal storytelling can raise awareness, inspire dialogue, and challenge the status quo— all while keeping your audience laughing. By the end of the journey, you'll have developed a 5 -10-minute stand-up routine that not only entertains but sparks meaningful conversations about the world around us. Comedy is a form of intelligence, whether you’re new to comedy or a seasoned performer, this journey will help you use humor as a force for social impact.
Careers for Creatives: Unexpected Opportunities (Spring 2025)
The Careers for Creatives: Unexpected Opportunities Journey is perfect for mentees and mentors who are looking to turn their passion for storytelling, content creation, or journalism into a career. Through a dynamic online course, mentoring sessions, and live networking events, you will explore various career paths available to writers today, learn practical skills to help you succeed, and discover how to build a sustainable career that aligns with your interests and strengths. Discover career paths in finance, technology, corporate communications, publishing and more!
Read: Memoir (Spring 2025)
Each cycle, we’ll close read a new book and discuss it at monthly fixed meetings. We’ll focus, in particular, on reading as writers and taking note of the ways each author crafts their story. This cycle, we'll be reading How to Say Babylon: A Memoir by Safiya Sinclair.
