Episodic Program
The Sundance Institute Episodic Program supports emerging and mid-career writers developing original scripted TV series through immersive labs, mentorship, and industry connections.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: July 13, 2026 (submission window opens) | August 25, 2026 (submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: No direct cash award; selected fellows receive full participation in the immersive lab, year-round mentorship, and industry access.
Summary: Supports emerging and mid-career scripted fiction writers developing original series and pilot scripts through labs, mentorship, and industry connections.
Description
The Sundance Institute Episodic Program offers a highly competitive, immersive lab and ongoing support for emerging and mid-career writers developing original, English-language scripted television series. The program is designed to help creators advance their pilot scripts and careers through intensive workshops, one-on-one story meetings with accomplished showrunners, simulated writers’ rooms, and year-round mentorship. Selected fellows receive tailored creative and strategic advice as well as targeted introductions to agents and managers, fostering a supportive environment to fully realize their projects’ potential.
