Stowe Story Labs Fellowships
About this opportunity
Stowe Story Labs offers at least twelve full-fee fellowships annually across multiple tracks including the SAGindie Fellowship, Genre Feature Film Launch Fellowship, Austin Film Festival Fellowship, NYX Horror Collective Fellowship, Film Fatales Fellowship, and WGA East Fellowship among others. Fellows attend an intensive lab programme with mentorship from established industry professionals, alongside full financial support for travel and accommodation.
Application tips
Each fellowship has distinct eligibility criteria — no separate application is needed; indicate your interest on your programme application. Applications for the 2026 Narrative Labs are currently closed. Subscribe to the Stowe Story Labs newsletter for reopening dates. Contact [email protected] for queries.
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