Humanitas New Voices

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Objective

The New Voices Fellowship is an approximately six-month mentorship program for early career television and screenwriters who are exploring the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way. The program identifies and empowers five writers each year who are working on a 30- or 60-minute pilot or feature-length screenplay. Building a writing career in film and television requires strong writing samples, but it also requires social access that current industry patterns do not facilitate. Humanitas recognizes the importance of mentorship and peer-to-peer relationships, and continues to tailor this program to help develop these bonds through fostering a strong community.

Through mentorship, workshops, conversations on professional development, and networking opportunities, New Voices equips writers with the confidence and tools needed to advance their careers. Show More

Deadline/Entry Fees

Deadline	Date Days till:	Entry Fee
Final	April 6, 2026 22	$55

Notification: May 2026: Semifinalist Announcement; June/July 2026: Finalist Announcement; August 2026: Announcement of New Voices Fellows.

Eligibility

Please see website.

Rules

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Awards

Mentorship: Fellows are paired with professional writers 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.

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.