Humanitas New Voices

Objective

Deadline/Entry Fees

Notification: Jun 9th: Semifinalists; Jul 23rd: Finalists; Aug 11th: Fellows.

Eligibility

Rules

Awards

Mentorship: Fellows are paired with award-winning showrunners for one-on-one mentorship focused on their project. Written notes are provided over a series of meetings. Former mentors include: Alan Ball, Jenny Bicks, Janine Sherman Barrois, Scott Z. Burns, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Steven Canals, Matt Carlson, Marissa Jo Cerar, Robb Chavis, Liz Craft, Sarah Fain, Tom Fontana, Gary Glasberg, Gary David Goldberg, Deborah Goodwin, Marc Guggenheim, Hart Hanson, Chris Harris, Felicia D Henderson, Winnie Holzman, David Hudgins, Jason Katims, Jay Kogen, Bill Lawrence, Ali LeRoi, Melanie Marnich, Justin Noble, Nancy Pimental, Rashad Raisani, Robin Schiff, David Shore, Charise Castro Smith, Patrick Sean Smith, Robin Swicord, Pam Veasey, Ligiah Villalobos, Ben Watkins, and David Zuckerman.

Conversation & Workshops Series: The Humanitas staff and the New Voices Fellowship Program Advisor invite fellows to join a series of conversations and workshops focused on the most pressing issues facing emerging television and screenwriters. Topics have included the art of the pitch, general meetings, networking, representatives, “branding” yourself as a writer, the guilds, first jobs, career longevity tips, and more. Fellows are also encouraged to attend Humanitas public programming efforts like Industry 101 and participate in a mock writers’ room near the conclusion of the fellowships.

Professional Development & Networking: In addition to the community cultivated through the New Voices Conversation and Workshops Series, New Voices aims to present fellows with at least one networking opportunity per year. Once the New Voices Fellowship has concluded, the fellows’ creative materials and contact information are collected in the New Voices Fellowship Talent Guide and distributed to the Humanitas agents and managers network. New Voices Fellows also receive invitations to community events throughout the year.

Personal Support: Throughout the fellowship period, New Voices Fellows receive support from the Program Advisor and Humanitas Staff, primarily the Program Manager. The Program Advisor provides career and mentorship-related guidance, while the Program Manager oversees the fellowship’s calendar and logistics, and checks in weekly via a Friday Email.

Humanitas Talent Guide: Once the New Voices Fellowship has concluded, the fellows’ creative materials and contact information are collected in the New Voices Fellowship Talent Guide and distributed to the Humanitas agents and managers network.

UCLA Extension Writers’ Program: UCLA Extension Writers’ Program will offer each fellow one UCLA Extension Writers’ Program course. UCLA Extension Writers’ Program staff will work with fellows to identify courses that best suit the needs of the fellows. The UCLA Extension Writers’ is one of the most prestigious creative writing and screenwriting continuing education programs in the nation. Their open admissions policy and supportive community ensures that all students are inspired and guided to do their best work. Their curriculum includes 400 annual writing courses, offered both onsite and online, taught by a diverse corps of 200 published and produced professionals.

The Black List: The Black List is proud to offer New Voices Fellows one free month of hosting and two free evaluations of their projects on blcklst.com.

Script Anatomy: Script Anatomy will provide fellows with a private version of their Online Rewrite Challenge, a 14-day step-by-step process to help writers rewrite and polish their scripts through daily lessons, tools, examples and assignments. Fellows will meet with Script Anatomy staff for a group mid-week check-in, and again at the end of the challenge. Access to a tailored selection of Script Anatomy On Demand Workshop recordings will also be provided. Script Anatomy is the premier television and feature writing school, equipping screenwriters with a proven, actionable process to develop, write, rewrite, and polish their work. Our industry-tested tools and methodology have helped hundreds of writers get staffed at every level, sell pilots and features, and become Creators and Showrunners. With over 45 working writer instructors, Script Anatomy offers unmatched industry expertise and a proven track record of success. Our method has been taught at the Disney ABC Writing Program, Writers Guild of America, Onyx Collective, Warner Media Access Program, Austin Film Festival, Producers Guild of America (PGA) Fellowship Program, Hugo House, Carleton College, and more. Learn more at scriptanatomy.com.

NFMLA: New Voices Fellows will be awarded 1-year of Rising Creator Memberships with NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA).

Michael Wiese Productions (MWP): MWP is gifting each 2025 fellow a title of their choosing from the MWP catalog. An internationally acclaimed publishing company serving emerging, as well as established, filmmakers, MWP has published over 200 books, over 65 titles have been translated into 25 different languages, are used in over 700 film courses, and in the Hollywood studios and by emerging filmmakers. MWP also hosts a series of classes, interviews, and essays on their sister site The Future of Story.

Canva: Canva is proud to offer New Voices Fellows Canva Pro subscriptions. Launched in 2013, Canva is the world’s leading all-in-one platform for visual communication and collaboration. Built to empower everyone to design, the company serves the creative and design needs of enterprises, small businesses, consumers, and students in more than 190 countries worldwide.Whether you’re a novice taking your first steps in design, or a creative professional seeking powerful tools, Canva ensures users have what they need to transform an idea into something beautiful. Underpinned by the world's most comprehensive library of designer-made content, Canva is powered by a suite of products and proprietary AI tools which elevate how individuals and teams create, collaborate, and communicate with ease. More information on Canva can be found at canva.com/entertainment.

Professional Headshots: Humanitas will coordinate a photoshoot for fellows to facilitate the creation of professional-grade photos for their use during and after the fellowship.

Stipend: Each fellow receives a $7,500 stipend paid in two installments, one-half at the commencement of the fellowship and the second half upon its completion.