Hamptons International Film Festival Screenwriters Lab
About this opportunity
The HamptonsFilm Screenwriters Lab champions the artistic visions of emerging filmmakers from around the world. Now in its 26th edition, the lab brings together selected writers for an intensive three-day workshop with established screenwriters and industry professionals, including one-on-one mentorship sessions, group development sessions, nightly salons, roundtables, and master classes.
Application tips
Submit a screenplay that shows a distinctive voice and a story that would benefit from collaborative development. The lab values originality and authentic storytelling.
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