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Nonprofit mentorship organization dedicated to educating emerging screenwriters and TV writers about the business and craft of writing for the screen. cinestory.org cinestory.org/retreat-fellowship-contests cinestory.org/residencies
The early deadline for our 2026 Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest is Feb. 22nd!
Submit now by clicking the link below! We want to read your scripts!
https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit
#cinestory #mentorship #featurewriting
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The CineStory Residency returns June 12–19. Enjoy a private room and meals in the Idyllwild mountains, story-breaking workshops, and a supportive, creative community. Apply by February 27. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
31.01.2026 12:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The early deadline for the CineStory Residency is midnight tonight! Eight days of generative writing workshops, community-building, and space to advance your project. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
30.01.2026 16:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The early deadline for the 2026 CineStory Residency is midnight tonight! Residents spend June 12–19 immersed in story-breaking exercises and focused writing time in the mountains of Idyllwild. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
30.01.2026 12:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Early submissions close tomorrow for the CineStory Residency! From June 12–19, writers are provided lodging and meals in Idyllwild, as well as the space, structure, and community to make real progress. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
29.01.2026 09:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join us for the CineStory Residency, June 12–19 in Idyllwild: lodging, meals, daily writing exercises, story development support, and quiet time to create in a gorgeous mountain setting. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
23.01.2026 05:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congratulations to our 2026 TV contest quarterfinalists!
#screenwriters #filmmakers #mentorship
https://cinestory.org/congratulations-to-our-2026-tv-contest-quarterfinalists/
Writers have until January 30 to apply early for the CineStory Residency. Spend June 12–19 in story-breaking workshops, doing generative writing exercises, and building community in Idyllwild. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
16.01.2026 09:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The CineStory Residency offers an immersive writing experience in Idyllwild. From June 12–19, enjoy writing workshops, community space, and unstructured writing time. Early submissions close January 30. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
09.01.2026 05:02 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Eight days. Private rooms. Meals included. Ample writing time. Story-breaking workshops. The CineStory Residency runs June 12–19 in Idyllwild, California. Early submissions open through January 30. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
02.01.2026 09:03 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Need uninterrupted writing time? Apply early for the CineStory Residency, running June 12–19. Private rooms in the Idyllwild mountains, daily story development workshops, and a strong creative community. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
26.12.2025 05:01 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
CineStory alum Jacob Marx Rice’s THE VALLEY OF HINNOM has made @theblcklst.bsky.social Congrats, Jacob! 🎉
He attended this year's CineStory Feature Retreat and was a semifinalist with this script. https://d1dlq8f5fkueth.cloudfront.net/annual-lists/2025-v2.pdf
The 2026 Residency is June 12–19 in Idyllwild, California. Eight days of generative writing workshops, community-building, and space to advance your project. Early Deadline: January 30. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
19.12.2025 09:06 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
We’d like to share some exciting news that CineStory mentor Nicole Dubuc is a judge for this year’s AuSPEC AWARDS competition!
The kids animated series spec script contest launched this month and entries are due by January 31st, 2026. Please visit www.theautismscene.org for more information.
The CineStory Residency returns June 12–19. Residents get private rooms in gorgeous Idyllwild, meals, ample writing time, and a chance to workshop their material. Early deadline: January 30. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
12.12.2025 05:02 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The extended final deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is today, 12/7! Win $3k, a 1yr mentorship w/ 2 industry mentors & more! $5 off your submission: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
07.12.2025 09:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The extended final deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is this Sunday, 12/7! Submit now & get $5 off the submission fee. We want to read your scripts! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
05.12.2025 09:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The early deadline for the 2026 CineStory Residency is January 30. Residents spend June 12–19 immersed in story-breaking exercises and focused writing time in the mountains of Idyllwild. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
04.12.2025 05:03 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Submit to our 2026 TV Contest by 12/7 for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! Get $5 off here: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
#cinestory #mentorship
We’ve extended our 2026 TV Contest deadline until Sunday, Dec. 7th! Submit for a chance to attend our 2026 TV retreat. We want to read your scripts!
#mentorship #filmmakers #screenwriters #contests
https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit
The final deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is today, 11/30! Win $3k, a 1yr mentorship w/ 2 industry mentors & more! $5 off your submission: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
30.11.2025 09:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The final deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is this Sunday, November 30th! Submit now & get $5 off the submission fee. We want to read your scripts! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
29.11.2025 09:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thanks so much to our wonderful writers, mentors and staff for making our 2025 Feature Retreat in the picturesque town of Idyllwild, CA such an amazing event! We cherished every moment. ❤️
#cinestory #mentorship
Submit to our 2026 TV Contest by 11/30 for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! Get $5 off here: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-7974-4f04-855a-f3dbbcdc248f/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-5-discount
Congrats alums!🎉
Shehrezad Maher’s THE CURFEW @la_Biennale
Celina Dobson’s INVINCIBLE @TheStuntList
Reenita Malhotra Hora’s FAMILY HONOR (& OTHER LIES) @austinfilmfest
Mark Bowes' LIFE DURING WARTIME @BreakthroughRS
Rangeley Wallace’s WIPEOUT + EVERYBODY KNOWS @CIFF_NV
Today is the last day to get $10 off the final deadline submission fee for our 2026 TV Retreat & Fellowship Contest: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/032498a3-7c79-4c05-b25e-9fc86befaf57/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-10-thanksgiving-discou
The CineStory Residency returns June 12–19, 2026. Residents get private rooms in gorgeous Idyllwild, meals, ample writing time, and a chance to workshop their screenplay or teleplay. Early deadline: January 31. cinestory.com/residencies
#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops
Submit to our 2026 TV Contest by 11/23 for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! Get $10 off here: https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/032498a3-7c79-4c05-b25e-9fc86befaf57/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-10-thanksgiving-discou
Get a pre-Thxgiving $10 discount until 11/23 off our TV Contest for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/032498a3-7c79-4c05-b25e-9fc86befaf57/2026-cinestory-tv-fellowship-retreat-final-deadline-10-thanksgiving-discou
The application for our 2026 residency is open! Enjoy 8 days of writing and building community inIdyllwild, CA.
Click below to apply!
https://cinestory.org/residencies/
