Humanitas New Voices Fellowship

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.

Click here for complete program details and to apply. Applications for the program are open now through Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

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. Fellows are paired with a mentor, invited to the Humanitas Prizes event, and receive a trophy and $7,500 stipend.

Since 2010, 74 fellows have completed the New Voices program, with many becoming showrunners, producers, directors, and staff writers. Former New Voices Fellows include Will Pascoe (Absentia), J. Holtham (Supergirl, Jessica Jones), Jeanine Daniels (Snowfall), Rashaad Ernesto Green (The Chi, Searching for Alaska), Carlito Rodriguez (Empire), Emily Silver (Finding Carter), Martín Zimmerman (Ozark), Obiageli Odimegwu (All American), Eric Anthony Glover (Tom Swift), and Eugene Ramos (The Dragon Prince).

SUBMISSIONS & DEADLINES

All submissions must be made via the Coverfly page. All submissions are final.
Click here to carefully read our guidelines, rules, and FAQs before applying for the program!

The application period for the New Voices Fellowship opens on February 18, 2025
Early Deadline: Monday, March 3, 2025 (Submission Fee: $45)
Regular Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025 (Submission Fee: $50)
Final Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 (Submission Fee: $55)