Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting

The Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting is a prestigious annual competition sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It recognizes emerging screenwriters by awarding up to five fellowships, each providing $35,000 in creative and career development funding. The program aims to discover and support talented writers with potential in the film industry, offering recognition, industry exposure, and resources to advance their careers. Entries are judged on screenplay quality without influence from industry connections, making it a significant achievement for aspiring writers seeking to break into Hollywood.