APPLICATIONS FOR THE EPISODIC LAB ARE NOW CLOSED
Achieving equal cultural representation within our media narratives requires a representative number of skilled storytellers. The Episodic Lab, held in partnership with key collaborator and industry benchmarker The Black List, is designed to equip new television writers with knowledge to build and sustain their careers. This program provides participants with support in craft, professional development, and networking toward advancing their livelihoods.
The Episodic Lab selects six to eight TV writers and runs for four weeks, with sessions including script development, pitching, a mock writers’ room, and roundtables with established writers and industry executives. Additionally, throughout the year, participants attend events and screenings that further expose them to the realities of life as professional screenwriters.
Episodic Lab advisors and master class teachers have included writers from series including “Ted Lasso,” “Rick and Morty,” “The Walking Dead,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Girls5Eva,” “Fargo,” “The Leftovers,” “Parenthood,” and many more.
For questions, please contact the WIF Programs Team at programs@wif.org.
The Episodic Lab is generously supported by the Golden Globe Foundation and ShivHans Pictures.
