CineStory
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! cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit #cinestory #mentorship #featurewriting 📸 Ocean Ng / Unsplash
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Congratulations to our 2026 TV contest quarterfinalists! #screenwriters #filmmakers #mentorship cinestory.org/congratulations-to-…
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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. d1dlq8f5fkueth.cloudfront.net/annual-lists/2025-v…
- 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
- 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
- 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: cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-797…
- 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! cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-797…
- 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
- 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: cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-797… #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 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: cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-797…
- 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! cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-797…
- 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: cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-797…
- 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: cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/032498a3-7c7…
- 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: cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/032498a3-7c7…
- 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! cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/032498a3-7c7…
- The application for our 2026 residency is open! Enjoy 8 days of writing and building community inIdyllwild, CA. Click below to apply! cinestory.org/residencies/
- One of our feature retreat fellows has some exciting news to share! Kimberly Dilts — who won CineStory's 2023 Feature Fellowship Contest with her screenplay BREW — is one of the final gauntlet writers @scripthop.bsky.social 🎉 Congratulations, Kimberly! 🙌
- Here is some exciting @Barbie news from our CineStory alum Ed Lawrence Robinson! 💖 Ed’s BARBIE BEST FRIENDS FOREVER was just released on YouTube and will soon be available on Amazon Prime video where you could also view MY FIRST BARBIE by Ed! youtube.com/watch?v=P6xErCVYocU
- Two of our CineStory alums have been selected for the 2026 Writers Lab Canada! Rebecca Brewer’s script GOOD BONES and Lisa Gold’s CANADA RESISTS were among the winners! Please visit twlstories.org for more information. Congratulations, Rebecca and Lisa! 🎉
- The final deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is Nov 30! Click link below for $5 off the submission fee. We want to read your scripts! cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/40f06959-797…
- Congrats to CS alum Becca Hurd, whose script THE OTHER SIDE OF 25 won the Drama Screenplay Award and the Enderby Entertainment Award! 🎉 @austinfilmfest.bsky.social austinfilmfestival.com/blog/news/austin-fi…
- We have some more amazing CineStory alumni news to share! 👏 Suzanne Faber’s THE GODDESS AND THE GRACKLE won the the PAGE International Screenwriting Award’s Gold Prize in the Drama category! Congratulations, Suzanne! 🎉 pageawards.com/past-winners/2025-w…
- CineStory alum Christine Garver has some big news to share! 🎬 A movie she wrote called CHRISTMAS ABOVE THE CLOUDS will air Nov. 8 on the Hallmark channel! More info: hallmarkchannel.com/christmas-above-the… Congrats, Christine! 🎉 @hallmark.bsky.social #ChristmasAboveTheClouds
- Big congratulations to CineStory alum Charlene Fisk for winning a PAGE International Screenwriting Award! 🎉 Charlie’s short film CALL AND RESPONSE won the gold prize! Please visit pageawards.com/past-winners/2025-w… for more information. @charfisk.bsky.social 👏👏👏
- The extended late deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is today! Win $3k, a 1yr mentorship w/ 2 industry mentors & more! $5 off your submission: cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/f19d30ab-a5a…
- Submit to our 2026 TV Contest by 10/26 for a chance to win $3k, a 1 yr mentorship w/ 2 industry pros & more! Get $5 off here: cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/f19d30ab-a5a…
- CineStory mentor Samantha Sprecher’s most recent movie HOME TURF premiere’s tonight at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark+ 🎉 The University President and the Football Coach living under one roof — what could go wrong? #HomeTurf @hallmarkchannel Congratulations, Samantha! 👏
- Our CineStory staff is looking forward to meeting everyone at the 2025 Feature Retreat! See you soon! Happy and safe travels up the hill ❤️ #cinestory #mentorship
- The extended late deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is Oct 26! Click link below for $5 off the submission fee. We want to read your scripts! cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/f19d30ab-a5a…
- The late deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is today! The winner gets $3k, a 1yr mentorship w/ 2 industry mentors & more. Get $5 off your submission! cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/326fecf8-bd9…
- The late deadline for our 2026 TV Contest is this Sunday, Sept. 21st! Submit & get $5 off the submission fee. We want to read your scripts! cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/326fecf8-bd9…
- Congratulations to our 2025 Feature contest scholarship winners! cinestory.org/congratulations-to-… #cinestory #mentorship #screenwriters #filmmakers #writingcommunity
- Meet our 2025 Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest 2nd and 3rd place winners, Noah Miller and Kevin Caruso! cinestory.org/meet-our-2025-2nd-3… #cinestory #mentorship #screenwriters #filmmakers #writingcommunity
- Congratulations to our 2025 Feature Contest winners! Check back soon to learn more about each of them! cinestory.org/and-the-2025-featur… #screenwriters #filmmakers #mentorship
- Meet our 2025 Feature Fellowship winner, Alana Saab! cinestory.org/meet-our-2025-featu… #screenwriters #filmmakers #mentorship
- Congratulations to our 2025 Feature Contest winners! Check back soon to learn more about each of them! cinestory.org/and-the-2025-featur… #screenwriters #filmmakers #mentorship
