FILMMAKERS' WORKSHOP
The Filmmakers' Workshop serves a specially curated group of film and TV writers each year. We focus on fresh, ambitious work and prepare writers for success in a competitive industry.
Our tailored, process-oriented approach mirrors our celebrated development of new plays and musicals. Early-career screenwriters and TV writers engage in one-on-one feedback sessions with professional mentors, panel discussions, screenings, developmental readings, and production discussions all designed to bring each script and project closer to completion.
Applications for 2020-21 are now closed. Applicants will be notified in June.
For additional information, FilmLab@newyorkstageandfilm.org
"As a Black woman who came to Hollywood with no family connections to the business, I have great respect for what New York Stage & Film offers.
Imagine a workshop that offers a unique opportunity for diverse filmmakers to spend with directors, writers, and producers who’ve succeeded in the business. Not a single meeting, but multiple meetings, in-depth notes on their material, talented New York theater actors to perform their scripts at a table read, and almost more importantly, the chance to make a real connection with someone who can help them in their career."
Shelby Stone, 2019 Mentor, President of Production, Freedom Road Productions
"NYSAF's Filmmmakers' Workshop is one of the best opportunities available to developing writers. A truly supportive and creative environment for writers to find their voice."
Richard LaGravenese, 2018 Mentor, Writer/Director,
The Last Five Years, Behind the Candelabra
"The NYSAF Workshop was a huge turning point for me because it was the first time I was immersed in such a diverse and supportive group of fellow writers! ... What the Workshop provides is an opportunity to build a day-one writer's family. That is rare and invaluable, especially so early in your career."
Azia Squire, 2017 Filmmakers' Workshop, Writer,
Rocketeer (Disney), First Ladies (Showtime/Lionsgate)
PROFESSIONAL MENTORS
top industry participants serve as mentors, lead master classes, and host panel discussions.
Marilyn Agrelo
Joshua Astrachan
Kevin Bacon
Stephen Belber
Kyle Bradstreet
Anthony Bregman
Keith Bunin
Anne Carey
Thomas Carter
Luis Castro
Rebecca Choi
Miranda de Pencier
Bash Doran
Griffin Dunne
Laura Eason
Grace Edwards
Shani Geva
Melissa Gibson
Geoffrey Gilmore
Jessica Goldberg
William Goldberg
Tony Goldwyn
Bingo Gubelmann
Jenny Halper
Zach Helm
Michael Hoffman
Soo Hugh
Tom Hulce
Kim Jose
Rajiv Joseph
Toni Kalem
Jason Katims
Richard LaGravenese
Andrew Marcus
Riva Marker
Mia Mask
Mary Stuart Masterson
Max Mayer
Paula Mazur
Lillah McCarthy
Scott McGehee
Bill Migliore
Rebecca Miller
Rob Morrow
Ekwa Msangi
Geoffrey Nauffts
Michael Nozik
Ken Olin
Frank Pugliese
Josh Radnor
Jacquelyn Reingold
Amy Robinson
Julie Rottenberg
Kent Sanderson
Peter Saraf
Kyra Sedgwick
John Patrick Shanley
David Siegel
Diana Son
Tim Squyres
Shelby Stone
Charlie Stratton
Jon Tenney
Bryan Unkeless
Leslie Urdang
Suzanne Weinert
Jennifer Westfeldt
Matt Williams
Stu Zicherman
Maria Zuckerman
Elisa Zuritsky
ALUMNI PARTICIPANTS
Nichole Abshire
Kevin Armento
Brooke Berman
Jonathan Bird
Jaki Bradley
Maria Agui Carter
Damon Colquhoun
Michael Cooke
Melody Cooper
Jed Cowley
Adam Curley
Danielle Davenport
Sachin Dharwadker
Daracy Fowler
Avra Fox-Lerner
Kyle Fried
Jonterri Gadson
James Gallagher
Bat-Sheva Guez
Lukas Hassel
Olga Humphrey
Tori Larsen
Ana Lazarevic
Josh Liveright
Nolan Lynch
Abigail Mangin
Mozhan Marnó
Jabari McDonald
Charlie McNamara
Denise Meyers
B. Monet
Caitlan Moore
Heidi Neurauter
Tyler Nilson
Samuel Nozik
Maya Perez
Ashley Pishock
Jay Riedl
April Rouveyrol
Robin Rose Singer
Azia Squire
Syd Stewart
Shawn Wines
Photo Credit: Buck Lewis