Academy Adds USC, Carnegie Mellon, Morehouse to Nicholl Fellowships Partner List for 2026-2027
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Marcus Jones
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Summary
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has expanded its Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting program for its second year, adding new global partners including USC, Carnegie Mellon University, Morehouse College, The Writers Lab, Austin Film Festival, and Storyhouse Dublin Screenwriting Festival. These join a total of 55 partners spanning universities, screenwriting labs, film festivals, and filmmaker programs for the 2026-2027 cycle. The program supports nonprofessional screenwriters internationally.
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University of Southern California, Carnegie Mellon University, Morehouse College, The Writers Lab, Austin Film Festival, Storyhouse Dublin Screenwriting Festival, and more join a list of 55 partners.
The Writers Guild Foundation has
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