Application | The 2021 Episodic Lab application will be open from February 10–March 10, 2021. Click here for the application. |
Dates | October 1–3, 2021, October 9–11, 2021, and February 27–28, 2022 |
Size of Lab | 10 projects per lab |
Location | TBD |
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The Application Process | There are two rounds in the application process: in round one, applicants are required to submit the first five pages of an original pilot script, their bio, a series logline, a series overview, their personal statement, a thematic statement, and (optional) links to samples of previous work, along with a $40 nonrefundable processing fee. If selected for round two, applicants are notified by email and have two weeks to submit their full pilot script as well as up to three additional project ideas. For further details on the application process, please see our FAQ section below. |
Description | The Episodic Lab: Pilot to Series offers writers an opportunity to workshop an original pilot, and to develop their writing and pitching skills. Working with accomplished showrunners, the fellows will participate in one-on-one story meetings, craft workshops, and simulated writers’ rooms, which together provide creative and strategic tools for success. Part one of the lab will take place October 1–3, 2021, and October 9–11, 2021. Fellows will reconvene in February for part two of the lab with a polished draft of their lab project. During this time, they will participate in pitch sessions, group conversations about the episodic landscape, and meet with producers and creative executives to discuss next steps and career goals. Part two will take place February 27–28, 2022. |
For more information about the Episodic Lab: Pilot to Series, please contact episodicprogram@sundance.org.