CineStory
@cinestory.bsky.social
Nonprofit mentorship organization dedicated to educating emerging screenwriters and TV writers about the business and craft of writing for the screen. cinestory.org
The early deadline for the 2026 CineStory Residency is January 30. Residents spend June 12–19 immersed in story-breaking exercises and focused writing time in the mountains of Idyllwild. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
December 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The early deadline for the 2026 CineStory Residency is January 30. Residents spend June 12–19 immersed in story-breaking exercises and focused writing time in the mountains of Idyllwild. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
Submit to our 2026 TV Contest by 12/7 for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! Get $5 off here: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
#cinestory #mentorship
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The CineStory Foundation - 2026 CineStory TV Fellowship & Retreat - Final Deadline - $5 Discount
Retreat Dates:
1st - 5th, May 2026
Deadlines / Submission Fees
Early Deadline – July 20, 2025 ($60 Submission Fee)
Regular Deadline – August 24, 2025 ($70 Submission Fee)
Late Deadline – September 21, 2025 ($80 Submission Fee)
Extended Late Deadline – October 26, 2025 ($90 Submission Fee)
Final Deadline – November 30, 2025 ($95 Submission Fee)
Announcements
Quarterfinalists - February, 2026
Semifinalists/Invitees - March, 2026
Finalists - Late-March, 202...
cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Submit to our 2026 TV Contest by 12/7 for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! Get $5 off here: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
#cinestory #mentorship
#cinestory #mentorship
We’ve extended our 2026 TV Contest deadline until Sunday, Dec. 7th! Submit for a chance to attend our 2026 TV retreat. We want to read your scripts!
#mentorship #filmmakers #screenwriters #contests
https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit
#mentorship #filmmakers #screenwriters #contests
https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit
December 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
We’ve extended our 2026 TV Contest deadline until Sunday, Dec. 7th! Submit for a chance to attend our 2026 TV retreat. We want to read your scripts!
#mentorship #filmmakers #screenwriters #contests
https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit
#mentorship #filmmakers #screenwriters #contests
https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit
The final deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is today, 11/30! Win $3k, a 1yr mentorship w/ 2 industry mentors & more! $5 off your submission: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The final deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is today, 11/30! Win $3k, a 1yr mentorship w/ 2 industry mentors & more! $5 off your submission: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
The final deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is this Sunday, November 30th! Submit now & get $5 off the submission fee. We want to read your scripts! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
November 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The final deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is this Sunday, November 30th! Submit now & get $5 off the submission fee. We want to read your scripts! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
Thanks so much to our wonderful writers, mentors and staff for making our 2025 Feature Retreat in the picturesque town of Idyllwild, CA such an amazing event! We cherished every moment. ❤️
#cinestory #mentorship
#cinestory #mentorship
November 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Thanks so much to our wonderful writers, mentors and staff for making our 2025 Feature Retreat in the picturesque town of Idyllwild, CA such an amazing event! We cherished every moment. ❤️
#cinestory #mentorship
#cinestory #mentorship
Submit to our 2026 TV Contest by 11/30 for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! Get $5 off here: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Submit to our 2026 TV Contest by 11/30 for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! Get $5 off here: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
Congrats alums!🎉
Shehrezad Maher’s THE CURFEW @la_Biennale
Celina Dobson’s INVINCIBLE @TheStuntList
Reenita Malhotra Hora’s FAMILY HONOR (& OTHER LIES) @austinfilmfest
Mark Bowes' LIFE DURING WARTIME @BreakthroughRS
Rangeley Wallace’s WIPEOUT + EVERYBODY KNOWS @CIFF_NV
Shehrezad Maher’s THE CURFEW @la_Biennale
Celina Dobson’s INVINCIBLE @TheStuntList
Reenita Malhotra Hora’s FAMILY HONOR (& OTHER LIES) @austinfilmfest
Mark Bowes' LIFE DURING WARTIME @BreakthroughRS
Rangeley Wallace’s WIPEOUT + EVERYBODY KNOWS @CIFF_NV
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Congrats alums!🎉
Shehrezad Maher’s THE CURFEW @la_Biennale
Celina Dobson’s INVINCIBLE @TheStuntList
Reenita Malhotra Hora’s FAMILY HONOR (& OTHER LIES) @austinfilmfest
Mark Bowes' LIFE DURING WARTIME @BreakthroughRS
Rangeley Wallace’s WIPEOUT + EVERYBODY KNOWS @CIFF_NV
Shehrezad Maher’s THE CURFEW @la_Biennale
Celina Dobson’s INVINCIBLE @TheStuntList
Reenita Malhotra Hora’s FAMILY HONOR (& OTHER LIES) @austinfilmfest
Mark Bowes' LIFE DURING WARTIME @BreakthroughRS
Rangeley Wallace’s WIPEOUT + EVERYBODY KNOWS @CIFF_NV
Today is the last day to get $10 off the final deadline submission fee for our 2026 TV Retreat & Fellowship Contest: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/032498a3-7c79-4c05-b25e-9fc86befaf57/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-10-thanksgiving-discou
November 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Today is the last day to get $10 off the final deadline submission fee for our 2026 TV Retreat & Fellowship Contest: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/032498a3-7c79-4c05-b25e-9fc86befaf57/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-10-thanksgiving-discou
The CineStory Residency returns June 12–19, 2026. Residents get private rooms in gorgeous Idyllwild, meals, ample writing time, and a chance to workshop their screenplay or teleplay. Early deadline: January 31. cinestory.com/residencies
#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The CineStory Residency returns June 12–19, 2026. Residents get private rooms in gorgeous Idyllwild, meals, ample writing time, and a chance to workshop their screenplay or teleplay. Early deadline: January 31. cinestory.com/residencies
#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
Submit to our 2026 TV Contest by 11/23 for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! Get $10 off here: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/032498a3-7c79-4c05-b25e-9fc86befaf57/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-10-thanksgiving-discou
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Submit to our 2026 TV Contest by 11/23 for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! Get $10 off here: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/032498a3-7c79-4c05-b25e-9fc86befaf57/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-10-thanksgiving-discou
Get a pre-Thxgiving $10 discount until 11/23 off our TV Contest for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/032498a3-7c79-4c05-b25e-9fc86befaf57/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-10-thanksgiving-discou
November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Get a pre-Thxgiving $10 discount until 11/23 off our TV Contest for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/032498a3-7c79-4c05-b25e-9fc86befaf57/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-10-thanksgiving-discou
The application for our 2026 residency is open! Enjoy 8 days of writing and building community inIdyllwild, CA.
Click below to apply!
https://cinestory.org/residencies/
Click below to apply!
https://cinestory.org/residencies/
November 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The application for our 2026 residency is open! Enjoy 8 days of writing and building community inIdyllwild, CA.
Click below to apply!
https://cinestory.org/residencies/
Click below to apply!
https://cinestory.org/residencies/
One of our feature retreat fellows has some exciting news to share!
Kimberly Dilts — who won CineStory's 2023 Feature Fellowship Contest with her screenplay BREW — is one of the final gauntlet writers @scripthop.bsky.social 🎉
Congratulations, Kimberly! 🙌
Kimberly Dilts — who won CineStory's 2023 Feature Fellowship Contest with her screenplay BREW — is one of the final gauntlet writers @scripthop.bsky.social 🎉
Congratulations, Kimberly! 🙌
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
One of our feature retreat fellows has some exciting news to share!
Kimberly Dilts — who won CineStory's 2023 Feature Fellowship Contest with her screenplay BREW — is one of the final gauntlet writers @scripthop.bsky.social 🎉
Congratulations, Kimberly! 🙌
Kimberly Dilts — who won CineStory's 2023 Feature Fellowship Contest with her screenplay BREW — is one of the final gauntlet writers @scripthop.bsky.social 🎉
Congratulations, Kimberly! 🙌
Here is some exciting @Barbie news from our CineStory alum Ed Lawrence Robinson! 💖
Ed’s BARBIE BEST FRIENDS FOREVER was just released on YouTube and will soon be available on Amazon Prime video where you could also view MY FIRST BARBIE by Ed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6xErCVYocU
Ed’s BARBIE BEST FRIENDS FOREVER was just released on YouTube and will soon be available on Amazon Prime video where you could also view MY FIRST BARBIE by Ed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6xErCVYocU
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Here is some exciting @Barbie news from our CineStory alum Ed Lawrence Robinson! 💖
Ed’s BARBIE BEST FRIENDS FOREVER was just released on YouTube and will soon be available on Amazon Prime video where you could also view MY FIRST BARBIE by Ed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6xErCVYocU
Ed’s BARBIE BEST FRIENDS FOREVER was just released on YouTube and will soon be available on Amazon Prime video where you could also view MY FIRST BARBIE by Ed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6xErCVYocU
Two of our CineStory alums have been selected for the 2026 Writers Lab Canada!
Rebecca Brewer’s script GOOD BONES and Lisa Gold’s CANADA RESISTS were among the winners!
Please visit twlstories.org for more information.
Congratulations, Rebecca and Lisa! 🎉
Rebecca Brewer’s script GOOD BONES and Lisa Gold’s CANADA RESISTS were among the winners!
Please visit twlstories.org for more information.
Congratulations, Rebecca and Lisa! 🎉
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Two of our CineStory alums have been selected for the 2026 Writers Lab Canada!
Rebecca Brewer’s script GOOD BONES and Lisa Gold’s CANADA RESISTS were among the winners!
Please visit twlstories.org for more information.
Congratulations, Rebecca and Lisa! 🎉
Rebecca Brewer’s script GOOD BONES and Lisa Gold’s CANADA RESISTS were among the winners!
Please visit twlstories.org for more information.
Congratulations, Rebecca and Lisa! 🎉
The final deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is Nov 30!
Click link below for $5 off the submission fee. We want to read your scripts! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
Click link below for $5 off the submission fee. We want to read your scripts! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The final deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is Nov 30!
Click link below for $5 off the submission fee. We want to read your scripts! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
Click link below for $5 off the submission fee. We want to read your scripts! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
Congrats to CS alum Becca Hurd, whose script THE OTHER SIDE OF 25 won the Drama Screenplay Award and the Enderby Entertainment Award! 🎉 @austinfilmfest.bsky.social
https://austinfilmfestival.com/blog/news/austin-film-festival-announces-2025-script-and-film-competition-award-winners/
https://austinfilmfestival.com/blog/news/austin-film-festival-announces-2025-script-and-film-competition-award-winners/
AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2025 SCRIPT AND FILM COMPETITION AWARD WINNERS - Austin Film Festival
THE OTHER SIDE OF 25
austinfilmfestival.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Congrats to CS alum Becca Hurd, whose script THE OTHER SIDE OF 25 won the Drama Screenplay Award and the Enderby Entertainment Award! 🎉 @austinfilmfest.bsky.social
https://austinfilmfestival.com/blog/news/austin-film-festival-announces-2025-script-and-film-competition-award-winners/
https://austinfilmfestival.com/blog/news/austin-film-festival-announces-2025-script-and-film-competition-award-winners/
We have some more amazing CineStory alumni news to share! 👏
Suzanne Faber’s THE GODDESS AND THE GRACKLE won the the PAGE International Screenwriting Award’s Gold Prize in the Drama category!
Congratulations, Suzanne! 🎉
https://pageawards.com/past-winners/2025-winners/
Suzanne Faber’s THE GODDESS AND THE GRACKLE won the the PAGE International Screenwriting Award’s Gold Prize in the Drama category!
Congratulations, Suzanne! 🎉
https://pageawards.com/past-winners/2025-winners/
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We have some more amazing CineStory alumni news to share! 👏
Suzanne Faber’s THE GODDESS AND THE GRACKLE won the the PAGE International Screenwriting Award’s Gold Prize in the Drama category!
Congratulations, Suzanne! 🎉
https://pageawards.com/past-winners/2025-winners/
Suzanne Faber’s THE GODDESS AND THE GRACKLE won the the PAGE International Screenwriting Award’s Gold Prize in the Drama category!
Congratulations, Suzanne! 🎉
https://pageawards.com/past-winners/2025-winners/
CineStory alum Christine Garver has some big news to share! 🎬
A movie she wrote called CHRISTMAS ABOVE THE CLOUDS will air Nov. 8 on the Hallmark channel!
More info: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas-above-the-clouds
Congrats, Christine! 🎉 @hallmark.bsky.social #ChristmasAboveTheClouds
A movie she wrote called CHRISTMAS ABOVE THE CLOUDS will air Nov. 8 on the Hallmark channel!
More info: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas-above-the-clouds
Congrats, Christine! 🎉 @hallmark.bsky.social #ChristmasAboveTheClouds
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
CineStory alum Christine Garver has some big news to share! 🎬
A movie she wrote called CHRISTMAS ABOVE THE CLOUDS will air Nov. 8 on the Hallmark channel!
More info: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas-above-the-clouds
Congrats, Christine! 🎉 @hallmark.bsky.social #ChristmasAboveTheClouds
A movie she wrote called CHRISTMAS ABOVE THE CLOUDS will air Nov. 8 on the Hallmark channel!
More info: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas-above-the-clouds
Congrats, Christine! 🎉 @hallmark.bsky.social #ChristmasAboveTheClouds
Big congratulations to CineStory alum Charlene Fisk for winning a PAGE International Screenwriting Award! 🎉
Charlie’s short film CALL AND RESPONSE won the gold prize! Please visit https://pageawards.com/past-winners/2025-winners/ for more information. @charfisk.bsky.social
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Charlie’s short film CALL AND RESPONSE won the gold prize! Please visit https://pageawards.com/past-winners/2025-winners/ for more information. @charfisk.bsky.social
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October 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Big congratulations to CineStory alum Charlene Fisk for winning a PAGE International Screenwriting Award! 🎉
Charlie’s short film CALL AND RESPONSE won the gold prize! Please visit https://pageawards.com/past-winners/2025-winners/ for more information. @charfisk.bsky.social
👏👏👏
Charlie’s short film CALL AND RESPONSE won the gold prize! Please visit https://pageawards.com/past-winners/2025-winners/ for more information. @charfisk.bsky.social
👏👏👏
The extended late deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is today! Win $3k, a 1yr mentorship w/ 2 industry mentors & more! $5 off your submission: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/f19d30ab-a5a9-450a-9014-623e5b8948d3/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-extended-late-deadline-5-discount
October 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The extended late deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is today! Win $3k, a 1yr mentorship w/ 2 industry mentors & more! $5 off your submission: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/f19d30ab-a5a9-450a-9014-623e5b8948d3/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-extended-late-deadline-5-discount
Submit to our 2026 TV Contest by 10/26 for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! Get $5 off here: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/f19d30ab-a5a9-450a-9014-623e5b8948d3/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-extended-late-deadline-5-discount
October 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Submit to our 2026 TV Contest by 10/26 for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! Get $5 off here: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/f19d30ab-a5a9-450a-9014-623e5b8948d3/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-extended-late-deadline-5-discount
CineStory mentor Samantha Sprecher’s most recent movie HOME TURF premiere’s tonight at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark+ 🎉
The University President and the Football Coach living under one roof — what could go wrong? #HomeTurf @hallmarkchannel
Congratulations, Samantha! 👏
The University President and the Football Coach living under one roof — what could go wrong? #HomeTurf @hallmarkchannel
Congratulations, Samantha! 👏
October 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
CineStory mentor Samantha Sprecher’s most recent movie HOME TURF premiere’s tonight at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark+ 🎉
The University President and the Football Coach living under one roof — what could go wrong? #HomeTurf @hallmarkchannel
Congratulations, Samantha! 👏
The University President and the Football Coach living under one roof — what could go wrong? #HomeTurf @hallmarkchannel
Congratulations, Samantha! 👏
Our CineStory staff is looking forward to meeting everyone at the 2025 Feature Retreat! See you soon!
Happy and safe travels up the hill ❤️
#cinestory #mentorship
Happy and safe travels up the hill ❤️
#cinestory #mentorship
October 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our CineStory staff is looking forward to meeting everyone at the 2025 Feature Retreat! See you soon!
Happy and safe travels up the hill ❤️
#cinestory #mentorship
Happy and safe travels up the hill ❤️
#cinestory #mentorship