About this opportunity
The Sundance Episodic Lab supports emerging writers and writer-directors developing original projects for television and episodic formats. Fellows participate in an intensive lab with mentorship from established showrunners and television writers.
Application tips
Submit a pilot script and series bible that demonstrate a distinctive vision for episodic storytelling. The lab values bold, original voices.
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