Posted Tuesday, September 08, 2026
This empowering program nurtures new voices in television. This initiative provides emerging writers with the opportunity to refine their skills and develop original spec scripts under the hands-on guidance of top-tier mentors, executives, and experienced writers.
In 2026, four writers will be selected to participate in both phases of the program. In Phase 1, participants will connect with 15 industry professionals from a wide array of TV backgrounds while crafting a spec episode treatment.
In Phase 2, each writer will write a full spec episode script based on an existing STARZ series and receive support from an industry mentor.
Writers selected for the program will receive a $5,000 grant.
Deadline: September 15, 2026