Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting

The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, run by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, are prestigious annual awards that identify and support talented emerging screenwriters. They offer fellowships—cash grants and industry recognition—to writers showing exceptional promise, enabling them to develop their scripts and advance their careers. The program aims to discover and foster new voices in screenwriting, providing opportunities for creative growth and exposure within the film industry.