Previously i shared how i got into the sundance screenwriters lab. Lachris jordan public relations coordinator tv one. Ilyse mckimmie talks sundance feature film labs final draft. Akilah hughes and lyle friedmans 10 favorite things about. Sundance institutes episodic story lab will provide independent and underrepresented writers the opportunity. Agustin is looking to create the very first undocumented family sitcom and, if his experience at the sundance institute as an episodic story lab fellow is any indication, theres a good chance. You must be competent to contract and over the age of 18. The first sundance institute episodic story lab will be held in fall 2014 at the sundance resort in sundance, utah, and will largely adopt the process of the institutes screenwriters labs. The lab supports firsttime show creators and is one of 24. All lab fellows must own or have approval from the project owner to participate in the new frontier story lab. Needless to say, episodic storytelling reigns supreme in 2014.
Any one hear back from sundance about the screenwriters lab yet. Sundance institute reveals 2019 episodic labs fellows. Sundance institute unveils 2018 episodic story lab. Winner of the 2018 new york television festival with her writing partner jeremy nielsen, official artist of the 2015 new york. Filmmaker, tv host and film critic emily robyn clark interviews delivery girl writer, director and star kate krieger on the red carpet at sundance film festival 2019s indie episodic program. Designed to provide time and space to go deep into the language, form, and meaning of these five. The 2015 episodic story lab is one of the 24 workshops the institute hosts each year for independent artists in theatre, film, new media and episodic content. Park city, ut sundance institute today announced the 10 writers selected for its inaugural episodic story lab, taking place at the sundance resort in utah from september 27 through october 2. Sundance institute 2019 episodic lab advisors shalisha francis coexecutive producer, the wilds, tom fontana creator, oz, and latoya morgan coexecutive producer, into the badlands sit down. Sundance institute selects 10 new projects for its. Sundance institute has announced the 11 original projects selected for its third annual episodic story lab, and. If you dont know the institute and its programs, you certainly know the films that exist because of the institutes immeasurable support. Aug 08, 2019 if the fellows sell the project to a third party, they also commit 1 percent of the sale price back to sundance institute.
As a creative advisor to the fellows see the full list below at the october 10 15 sixth annual episodic lab at utahs sundance mountain resort, fontana will be joined by american gods. Susan kouguell speaks with desiree akhavan writer and. The spec pilots, which range from dystopian scifi to historical comedy, explore themes of personal and social identity, family dysfunction, political extremism, and the limits of human understanding. The sundance institute today announced an expansion of its labs program into television and online content, establishing the first sundance institute episodic story lab, to be held this fall at. Sundance institute announces 10 writers for first episodic. I was really happy for him when he got accepted into the sundance episodic story lab, and i finally got around to interviewing him about it. Oct 20, 2016 the sundance institute episodic story lab is a big deal. Only narrative featurelength screenplays and episodic pilot script standard broadcast. Sundance introduces its first episodic story lab, set for. Sundance institute announces 2019 episodic lab fellows. And here are the 2019 episodic story lab fellows and their projects. Sundance institute unveils latest episodic story lab.
Teemu nikki, the director and cowriter of lovemilla, a finnish sciencefictionfantasycomedymusical, shares how he and his team created a scifi film on a shoe string budget. She is best known for her 2014 feature film debut appropriate behavior, and her 2018 film the miseducation of cameron post. They submitted two short films to the sundance film festival before their third short film, partners, was accepted into the festival. The institute is driven by its programs that discover and support independent filmmakers, theatre artists and composers from all over the world. Sundance institute is now accepting project submissions for its 2016 episodic story lab through wednesday, february 10 at 11. Please note, applicants can apply through either women in film or the black list, however instructions are different for each platform. They are going to program people they have a vested interest in 9 times out of 10.
Interviews with leading film and tv creators about their. Sep 22, 2015 the sundance institute has selected 10 projects for its second episodic story lab for creators of tv and online series. Sundance institute names episodic story lab fellows news. Sundance institute announces projects for documentary edit.
I interviewed at sundance institute park city, ut in september 2018. Sundance institute story lab sets scene for creative. The sundance institute episodic lab is a sixday program at the sundance mountain resort in utah that offers writers the opportunity to workshop an original pilot script, while developing their writing and pitching skills. Now sundance has named the 10 writers who will participate in the lab. This is a list of screenwriting fellowships, labs, contests, grants and other opportunities.
Not all sections will apply to everyone due to the wide variety of story centered projects considered. Dec 04, 2015 uncovering user goals with the episodic interview. Sundance institute selects 10 writers for inaugural episodic. The black list and women in film will invite six to eight promising nonprofessional television writers who identify as women to the lab. Interviews were with team members, board members, and leadership across 3 states. The sundance institute has selected 10 projects for its second episodic story lab for creators of tv and online series. Previously i shared how i got into the sundance screenwriters lab, and speculated about why i was fortunate enough to be. The main theme of this story is about how quickly immense power can corrupt a normal person, and this script ultimately. Matt berninger of band the national, karim amer and jehane noujaim from academynominated the square and blue valentine cowriter cami delavigne are among participants selected for sundance institutes second episodic story lab.
Lauris list of screenwriting fellowships, labs, and contests lauri. The six day episodic story lab will allow writers access. Theyll participate in an intensive writing workshop, oneonone creative story meetings, writers rooms, and group conversations about production, post. Sundance institute announces 2019 documentary edit and. While more so an acknowledgement of this evolving landscape than any sort of corrective to it, sundance institute has created the justannounced episodic story lab dedicated to supporting writers and creators of series for television and online platforms. The episodic story lab, established with founding support from lyn and norman lear, is the institutes first program for emerging writers creating series for. Sundance institute has selected nine original tv pilots for its fifth annual episodic lab, which runs from september 27october 2 in utah. Liu has had the privilege of being a part of the rmtv family since american horror story. The 2020 episodic lab will take place october 8, 2020. By using this site you are agreeing to our privacy and. Goyne blake adds, alumni of the episodic lab have gone on to a wide variety of. Sundance institute names episodic story lab fellows imdb. David travis, dec 4, 2015 by david travis dec 4, 2015. The first sundance institute episodic story lab will be held in fall 2014 at the sundance.
Sundance, as announced earlier, has opened up its storied labs program to include the firstever episodic story lab. Interview rafael agustin, writer of illegal at sundance. Lab specifically supports projects that converge film, visual art, media, live performance, music and technology. It aimed to help emerging writers, both for television and online. A project aligned with the new frontier story lab tells or cocreates a fiction, nonfiction, or hybrid story or stories. The episodic story lab, established with founding support from lyn and norman lear, is the institutes first program for emerging writers creating series for television and online platforms, adding to. Sundance institute story lab sets scene for creative intensity. Sundance institutes new episodic story lab projects include a few horror tales. Oct 09, 2017 the sundance institute feature film program has supported and championed many of the leading independent filmmakers of the past 30 years whose distinctive, singular films have engaged audiences worldwide. As someone whos had films at sundance, had friends go through the labs, and made the final cut for the labs myself.
Sep 02, 2019 they were also rejected from the episodic lab. The sundance institute has announced 19 the first sundance institute episodic story lab, set to run this autumn. Sundance institute announces 2015 episodic story lab. I got a message from someone claiming to be from a production house a very big name in india and they wanted to talk. The labs, and sundance in general, is a political machine. The sundance institute has announced the eight projects selected for its annual documentary edit and story lab, which will take place in two sessions at the sundance. A supernatural thriller feature script by ursula ellis, based on the folk song of the same name. This 6day immersive experience takes place in the fall of 2015 at the sundance resort in utah. In terms of funding and a lab, as peter mentioned, keep reapplying. Sundance screenwriters lab unveils 15 writers it will. It takes a village to make an independent film, and there are few villages as important and supportive as the sundance institute. Working with accomplished showrunners, nonwriting creative producers, and executives, the fellowsparticipate in oneonone story meetings, pitching sessions, and simulated writers rooms, which together provide creative and strategic keys to success.
Sundance institute selects 10 new projects for its episodic. I had uploaded the pilot on this forum for feedback and the unbelievable happened. I know we find out by april 10th, was just curious to see if anyone had heard back. Introducing the sundance episodic story lab, a place for tv writers to cut their teeth. Sundance institute has announced a major expansion of its renowned filmmaker and theater lab series, to include dedicated support for writers and creators of series for television and online platforms the first sundance institute episodic story lab, which will provide opportunities for learning and mentorship of diverse voices in scripted tv and online series, will be held in fall 2014 at. What kind of project is aligned with the new frontier story lab. Dorothy fadiman, oscarnominated and emmywinning documentarian. Ashia reveals the inmates humanity through remarkably honest interviews.
Heres what the sundance team is looking for in your artist. Ilyse mckimmie mentioned a big part of sundances success is because of the holistic approach. Sundance institute launches future of culture initiative to. Sundance institute today announced a significant expansion of its renowned labs for independent artists to include dedicated support for writers and creators of series for television and online.
The first sundance institute episodic story lab took place in utah from sept. Sundance institute names 2017 episodic lab fellows. Offering resources for writers developing episodic content. Sundance institute is a nonprofit organization founded by robert redford committed to the. Fellows this year hail from diverse creative disciplines including.
I am a 20 year old writerdirector from india and have been developing a web series for the past 34 months. Sundance institute expands lab series to include tv. Sundance institute announces 2015 episodic story lab projects. Secondly, did you have an interview in round three. How can you structure a facetoface interview to best help users tell their stories. The lab and related activities are led by michelle satter, founding director of the sundance institute feature film program, with jennifer goyne blake, senior manager of the episodic story lab, and was established with founding support from lyn and norman lear. Sundance picks 10 writers for firstever episodic story lab. The sundance institute has selected the 15 emerging screenwriters and. By offering both creative and industry guidance, our episodic story lab prepares exciting, diverse voices to navigate the evolving landscape for episodic stories in order to advance both their. Contextual research is the gold standard in user research.
Sundance introduces its first episodic story lab, set for fall 2014. Sundance wants to look smart when their lab folks break out so they can put their faces in pamphlets and get people to buy into the. Sundance institute is a nonprofit organization founded by robert redford committed to the growth of independent artists. Final selections for the lab will be made in august of 2015. Sundance institute now accepting applications for second. This is why the sundance institute began the episodic story lab last year, to help writers cultivate and learn the skills it takes to construct a serialized program on tv and online through intensive training. Sundance institute creates lab for tv and online writers. The sundance institute revealed today that they are teaming with johns hopkins university and stanford university for the newly launched future of culture initiative, an action plan that implements key recommendations from a twoyear global field scan that analyzed strategies for improving equity and inclusion in emerging media. Sundance institute has selected nine original tv pilots for its fifth annual episodic lab, which runs from september 27october 2 at the sundance mountain resort. The sundance institute youtube new voices lab allows creators to work with an exciting group of other creators, showrunners and episodic producers to develop their stories in an environment that encourages risktaking and innovation.
Introducing the episodic story lab and 6 sundance alumni. But it was a short film that helped them get noticed. Connie odonahue is a sundance episodic story lab fellow currently living in riverton, wyoming, where she works for wyoming pbs and radio station kcwc. Sundance institute selects 10 writers for inaugural. Aprmay, sundance screenwriters lab, fiveday writers workshop in utah. In the heart of west virginia coal country, high school senior molly reynold has her world eviscerated by the loss of her boyfriend, james, in a tragic mine disaster. Sep 22, 2015 sundance institute has now announced the 10 projects selected from more than 2,500 submissions for its second episodic story lab. Nine original independent pilots and their 14 creators, will benefit from holistic support and development at sundance institutes sixth annual episodic lab, taking place at sundance mountain. When the 14 newly minted sundance institute fellow step into the episodic labs on thursday, they and their nine projects will be receiving guidance from some of the best of the small screen best. The sundance institute, recognizing that there arent many places or opportunities for writers to learn the skills it takes to construct a serialized program on tv and online, has decided to offer training at their episodic story lab.
It took place over 3 months and included 5 interviews and a handful of follow up phone conversations and emails. Sundance episodic story lab second round i just got an email from them saying that im moving on to the second round anyone else. Sep 16, 2014 the sundance institute has announced the 10 writers selected to participate in its inaugural episodic story lab, which will take place at the sundance resort in utah from sept. I presume they do international interviews over the phone. I dont agree with this based on experience with the episodic labs. The first sundance institute episodic story lab will be held in fall 2014 at the sundance resort in sundance, utah. Sundance institute unveils 2018 episodic story lab projects. Jun 08, 2017 the sundance institute has announced the eight projects selected for its annual documentary edit and story lab, which will take place in two sessions at the sundance resort in utah, including june. The episodic story lab, established with founding support from lyn and norman lear, is the institutes first program for emerging writers creating series for television and online platforms, adding to its existing. Matts pilot still was chosen for the very first sundance episodic story lab after being hosted. Stories do not have to be linear and can evolve inside the storyworld or story experience of the project, rather than be predetermined.
How should one metabolize rejection in the case of the sundance labs. Fellows this year hail from diverse creative disciplines including filmmaking. Id love to get an idea of how many other people are competingadvancing since they didnt give specific numbers. The sundance institute has announced the 10 writers selected to participate in its inaugural episodic story lab, which will take place at the sundance resort in. Introducing the sundance episodic story lab, a place for tv writers to. Sundance institute today announced the 10 writers selected for its inaugural episodic story lab, taking place at the sundance resort in utah from september 27 through october 2. Introducing the sundance episodic story lab, a place for. Sundance institute is expanding its renowned labs for independent artists to include dedicated support for writers and creators of series for television and online platforms. Murder house and currently serves as writerproducer on ahs. The episodic lab is open to any emerging writer applying with a completed draft. Sundance institute expands support to writers and creators of.
But sometimes the user researcher is called upon to run an interview out of context. This eventually led him to apply for the sundance episodic story lab, a bootcamp of sorts for upandcoming voices interested in television. Dramatic competition at the 2018 sundance film festival. Nick keetch, sundance episodic story lab kiyong kim. Desiree akhavan born december 27, 1984 is an american film director, producer, screenwriter and actress based in new york. Ashia lance creative project manager consultant linkedin. This includes the rights to the story, andor permission from the subject, if applicable.
If so, do you remember roughly when you were notified about the interview stage of the application process. The sundance institute has announced the eight projects selected for its annual documentary edit and story lab, which will take place in two sessions at the sundance resort in utah, including june. Sundance screenwriters lab unveils 15 writers it will support exclusive. We find, love and share the best independent culture in the world.
Mar 27, 2019 filmmaker, tv host and film critic emily robyn clark interviews delivery girl writer, director and star kate krieger on the red carpet at sundance film festival 2019s indie episodic program. Sundance institute names episodic story lab fellows. Sundance institute creates 2014 episodic story lab for tv. Sundance institutes new episodic story lab projects include. Apr 20, 2017 the first sundance institute episodic story lab, which will provide opportunities for learning and mentorship of diverse voices in scripted tv and online series, will be held in fall 2014 at the sundance resort in sundance, utah. The sundance institute episodic story lab is a big deal. In 2014, liu was one of ten writers selected for the sundance institutes inaugural episodic lab. The program is designed to support emerging writers. Aug 08, 2018 desiree akhavan disscusses the adaptation and collaborative journey with her cowriter, cecilia fruguiele, of the miseducation of cameron post, the grand jury prizewinner of the u.