Applications for The Disruptors, the annual fellowship for emerging television writers of color who identify as either trans, gender nonbinary, undocumented / formerly undocumented, or disabled, ar…
). This year’s partners supporting the program include Final Draft, Popshift, and Young Entertainment Activists.
“We are thrilled to be announcing our third iteration of The Disruptors fellowship. As new research continues to offer insights into the lack of diversity in media – highlighting the demand for underrepresented content creators in front of and behind the camera, The Disruptors seeks to mend the gap to create a sustainable pipeline of talented emerging television writers of color and provide those breakthrough opportunities,” said Julio Salgado, Program Manager at The Center for Cultural Power.
In its third iteration, the three-month-long program will select 10 LA-based television screenwriters to participate. Each fellow will receive a $6,000 stipend. During the program, each fellow will: Attend masterclasses with experts on drama writing, comedy writing, crime drama writing, and pilot pitching.Receive writing structure and storytelling coaching to assist in their pilot development.
“Diverse communities often struggle to break into the industry, which is why we equip our fellows with the tools for success – being paired up with a mentor who will help them workshop a pilot of their own, a supportive community of BIPOC voices, and a stipend.