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About WIF Fellowships
Not only is WIF an advocate for gender equality, it’s also an organization actively inspiring a new generation of storytellers, elevating voices that have long been underrepresented on screen and behind the camera.
To support these vibrant storytellers, WIF provides fellowships for different production paths as a reflection of their mission focused on career advancement.
Each fellowship is a year-long program for rising industry professionals local to Los Angeles with a clear career focus. When a fellow is selected, they are paired with a Mentor and a curated cohort of like-minded colleagues who will receive:
- A year of master classes led by their Mentor and featuring production professionals as guest speakers, networking, and community building.
- Individualized career strategy support through sessions with the WIF Programs Team and mentoring from a professional who has extensive experience in their field, either in groups or individually (depending on Mentor availability). From these sessions, they will build a customized career strategy by identifying career goals and how to achieve them.
Fellows will be selected from one of six different Fellowship applications with specific disciplines and, additionally for Writers, the Episodic Lab applications where six to eight TV writers will be selected. This program runs for four weeks, with sessions including script development, pitching, a mock writers’ room, and roundtables with established writers and industry executives. Additionally, throughout the year, participants attend events and screenings that further expose them to the realities of life as professional screenwriters.
Below is a list of the WIF fellowships available by discipline, their application windows, and where to apply:
WRITERS
- The Black List Episodic Lab (applications now closed)
- Applications open September 30, 2024 – November 4, 2024
- Writer Fellowship - APPLY
- Applications open September 30, 2024 – January 13, 2025
Note: Episodic and feature writers are invited to apply for the Writer Fellowship
DIRECTORS
- Director Fellowship - APPLY
- Applications open September 30, 2024 – January 13, 2025
CINEMATOGRAPHERS/DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
- Cinematography Fellowship - APPLY
- Applications open September 30, 2024 – January 13, 2025
INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS, LINE PRODUCERS, POST PRODUCERS - APPLY
- Producer Fellowship
- Applications open September 30, 2024 – January 13, 2025
EXECUTIVES, AGENTS, MANAGERS - APPLY
- Business Fellowship
- Applications open September 30, 2024 – January 13, 2025
DESIGNERS, DEPARTMENT HEADS, CREW, ALL OTHER POSITIONS
- WIF Artisan & Crew Fellowship - APPLY
- Applications open September 30, 2024 – January 13, 2025
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By providing structured mentorship, comprehensive training, and a collaborative community, WIF not only empowers individuals but also enriches the landscape of film and television. These fellowships are more than career accelerators—they are gateways to inclusivity and creativity, supporting underrepresented storytellers and redefining industry standards. With each new class of fellows, WIF takes one step closer to a truly equitable and dynamic entertainment world, where every voice has a chance to shine.