Stowe Story Labs Fellowships
About this opportunity
Stowe Story Labs offers at least twelve full-fee fellowships annually across multiple tracks including the SAGindie Fellowship, Genre Feature Film Launch Fellowship, Austin Film Festival Fellowship, NYX Horror Collective Fellowship, Film Fatales Fellowship, and WGA East Fellowship among others. Fellows attend an intensive lab programme with mentorship from established industry professionals, alongside full financial support for travel and accommodation.
Application tips
Each fellowship has distinct eligibility criteria. Applications for the 2026 Narrative Labs are currently closed; subscribe to the Stowe Story Labs newsletter for reopening dates. Contact info@stowestorylabs.org for queries.
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