The CRAFT Institute presents "The Writers Retreat"
An in-person 3-day residency in picturesque Martha’s Vineyard. We aim to provide Four (4) Black screenwriters with the resources and tools to workshop their Feature Script or TV Pilot in a safe, supportive environment. All genres welcome. All expenses covered by The CRAFT Institute.
The retreat includes 1:1 mentorship, seminars, writing shares and opportunities for connection building that are sustained beyond the 3 days.
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Date: September 20 - 22, 2024
Location: Black Ivy Cottage, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard
Application Window: Sun, May 5th 3:00pm ET - Sun, May 26th 12:00am ET.
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Please note application is hosted on CreateEnsemble.com.
About The CRAFT Institute: The CRAFT Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to curating culturally inclusive ecosystems throughout the world of arts and entertainment by transforming formal training and industry practices while promoting equitable access. Through curriculum and pedagogy, creative content development and production, networking opportunities and events, CRAFT’s consultation, coaching, workshops and clearinghouse of resources amplify the work of the people of the global majority and culturally specific institutions.
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About CreateEnsemble.com: Create Ensemble is an incubator that provides a learning and talent development infrastructure for creatives of color. It encourages cross pollination through collaboration across various creative spaces and cultural backgrounds. Through seed funding and community support, Create Ensemble fosters a thriving ecosystem for the emergence and growth of new and existing talent, stories, and perspectives.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The submission window opens on May 5th, 2024 3:00pm ET and ends on May 26th, 2024 12:00am ET, or until 250 applications are received. As we are only accepting 250 eligible applicants, we encourage submitting early.
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Application Cost: $30.
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If you are interested in receiving your judges scores, email egoes@thecraftinstitute.org to request. There is an additional $30 cost to receive your judges scores.
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Eligibility Requirements:
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Screenwriter with demonstrated fluency in Black, African and African Diasporic experiences, histories, and cultures (we want stories across all genres).
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21 years or older
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Applying as an individual writer
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Open to all international and US applicants
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Support of CRAFT Mission to curate culturally inclusive ecosystems throughout the world or arts and entertainment.
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Applicants will be expected to prepare and share the following:
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What would you like to work on during The Writer's Retreat? Title, logline, synopsis, overview.
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Script Sample: First 10 pages of script.
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Personal Statement: What is your personal connection to the material? (1000 characters max)
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Community Connection: Do you have any personal connection to the unique communities featured in your story? (1000 characters max)
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Thematic Statement: What is the theme of your script? (1000 characters max)
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Where in your life do you mentor? (1000 characters max)
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Please note it is not possible to save a draft of your application and return. We recommend working on our application in a separate document and submitting on CreateEnsemble.com when you are ready.
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How to Apply: The application will be hosted on CreateEnsemble.com.
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All applicants will need to create a FREE profile as a CREATIVE on CreateEnsemble.com to access the application. Be sure to complete your profile and include anything that you may want to be considered in your application. (Paid subscriptions are also available on Create Ensemble but are not required for this program).
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Apply to The CRAFT Institute: Writers Retreat (live on Sunday, May 5th at 3pm ET.)
Please note we are only accepting 250 eligible applicants. Once 250 eligible applications have been submitted, we will close the application.
Those selected to continue to the next round will be notified by June 30th, 2024, and will be asked to submit a full script draft. An interview will be conducted for finalists during the first week of August 2024.
Please email Emily Goes (egoes@thecraftinstitute.org) regarding any questions. If there are technical difficulties with the application, please contact contact@createensemble.com. We will be readily available to support any questions or concerns you have.