Fellowship · 2026 cycle closed (WGF portal ran 2026-06-22 to 2026-07-20,…
Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
- Final deadline
- 2026 cycle closed (WGF portal ran 2026-06-22 to 2026-07-20, capped at 2,000 entries). Next dates not announced. Fee tiers are the 2026 cycle (past).
- Genres
- All genres
- Prize
- Up to five $35,000 fellowships plus Academy member mentorship
- Page limit
- 125 pages
- Notable alumni
- Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich), Ehren Kruger (Top Gun: Maverick), Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12)
Deadlines and entry fees
- WGF portal, first 750 entriesJul 20, 2026 · $100
- WGF portal, remaining spotsJul 20, 2026 · $120
Worth knowing before you enter
- no direct entry anymore, only via partner portals (Black List, WGF) with entry caps
- fee depends on which portal you use
- no feedback of any kind
Verified Oct 1, 2026 from the official page