Thank you to all who joined “Writers Room 101” last night with partner The Writers Guild Foundation. A big thanks to Dustin Fleischmann and panelists Scout Comm, Autumn Joy Jimerson, and Lynn Maleh.

Industry 101: “The Writers Room 101: Role Call” on 11/12 in partnership with The Writers Guild Foundation with moderator Dustin Fleischmann and panelists Scout Comm, Autumn Joy Jimerson, and Lynn Maleh. Learn more & RSVP with the link in bio!

Thank you to all who joined “Finance 101” last night with partner Abacus Financial. A big thanks to Belva Anakwenze and Nik Dodani.

Industry 101: “Finance 101: What Filmmakers Need to Know” on 10/29 in partnership with Abacus Financial with moderator, Founder & Principal of Abacus Financial Business Management Belva Anakwenze and Writer, Actor, and Filmmaker Nik Dodani. Learn more & RSVP with the link in bio!

Thank you to all who joined “Pitching 101” last night with partner Gold House. Thanks to panelists Apoorva Guru Charan, Shira Rockowitz, Austin Kolodney, and moderator Brian Nemes.

Industry 101: “Pitching 101: The Windup and the Pitch: Film” on 11/8 in partnership with Gold House with panelists Apoorva Guru Charan, Shira Rockowitz, Andy Siara, and moderator Brian Nemes. Learn more & RSVP with the link in bio!

Humanitas is a proud community partner of NFMLA's Film Festival “InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema” in DTLA! NFMLA is showcasing new talent that encompasses a diversity of genres, narrative approaches, and stories. Get your tickets at: www.NFMLA.org/events.

Let’s spotlight the screenwriters nominated in the Comedy Feature category of the Humanitas Prizes. We’re excited to be celebrating with them at the Humanitas Prize Awards Show & Toast on September 7. (🧵)

Catch NFMLA's Film Festival “InFocus: International Animation” in DTLA! NFMLA is directing our attention to the International Animation film community, so come watch some great films, network, and more! 🎬 🎞️ Get your tickets 🎟️ at: www.NFMLA.org/events

We want to take a second to highlight the screenwriters nominated in the Comedy Feature category of the Humanitas Prizes. We’re excited to be celebrating with them at the Humanitas Prize Awards Show & Toast on September 7. (🧵)

Thank you to all who joined “Pivoting 101” last night with partner AAFCA. Thank you to panelists Rhonda F. Baraka, Georgia Lee, Ben Lopez, Jon Macks, and moderator Gil Robertson, co-founder and president of AAFCA.

We’re so looking forward to celebrating the projects and writers nominated in our Short Film category at the Humanitas Prizes Award Show & Toast on 9/7! (Check them out in this 🧵)

Introducing the finalists for the upcoming New Voices Fellowship! The writers and projects are listed in the thread below! 🧵

Today we announce the finalists for this year’s David & Lynn Angell College Comedy Award and Carol Mendelsohn College Drama Award! Check out the thread to see the finalists and their project’s loglines. 🧵 The New Voices Fellowship announcement will go live later today. Stay tuned. 👀

Industry 101: “Pivoting 101: Changing Career Paths,” 7/30 in partnership with the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) with panelists Rhonda Baraka, Georgia Lee, Ben Lopez, Jon Macks, and moderator Gil Robertson, co-founder and president of AAFCA.

We revealed the 2025 Humanitas Prize nominees in @variety.com! Also: The STARZ #TakeTheLead Award returns, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Mara Brock Akil will present the Voice for Change Award to Lena Waithe, and the award show will be hosted by Fortune Feimster. Nominees listed in the thread below! 🧵:

Thank you to all who joined “Networking 101” last night with panelists Naeemeh M. Campbell (MetaMorphic Entertainment), Sean Parker (CAA), Brendan Sawyer (Anonymous Content), Savannah Grosclaude (Gotham Group), and moderator Maddy Weese (Bellevue Productions).

Industry 101: “Networking 101: Assistants Make the World Go Round,” 6/25. Panelists include Naeemeh M. Campbell (MetaMorphic Entertainment), Sean Parker (CAA), Brendan Sawyer (Anonymous Content), Savannah Grosclaude (Gotham Group), and moderator Maddy Weese (Bellevue Productions). RSVP now!

The list of semifinalists for our New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Awards programs are live! Join us in congratulating these writers! (A thread 🧵)

Humanitas is a proud community sponsor of @NFMLA's Film Festival InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema! Join NFMLA in celebrating Pride Month by highlighting LGBTQ+ filmmakers. So come watch some great films, network, and more! Get your tickets 🎟️ at: www.NFMLA.org/events

Thank you to all who joined “Unions 101” last night with partner WGF, with Cathy Genovese (WGAW), Taraneh Mansouri (WGAW), Hilary Swett (WGF), and moderator Dustin Fleischmann (WGF).

As reported in @variety.com today, Lena Waithe will receive The Voice for Change Award at The 2025 Humanitas Prizes Award Show & Toast, which will be held on September 7 at Avalon Hollywood. Read more below!

Our Program Manager will be on Writing Pad's Fellowship/Staff Program Panel from 5-6 PM PT on 5/16. Join for a Q & A on the do’s and don’ts writers should know when applying to programs like ours! Get tickets here. Use coupon code Fellowship3 to make it free! writingpad.com/classes/fell...

Humanitas has collected a series of Resources for Screenwriters recommended by speakers from across our Industry 101 event series. You can find links to script libraries, screenwriting books, podcasts, & more. To view the full list of resources, go to: humanitasprize.org.

Humanitas is proud to partner on the Hollywood Climate Summit. Join in shaping a greener future on June 2-4 in LA & online, and discover how your creative endeavors and executive roles can make a difference. Grab your tickets at hollywoodclimatesummit.com/tickets.

Industry 101: “Unions 101,” 5/21 w/ partner @wgfoundation.bsky.social. Panelists include @wgawest.bsky.social’s Cathy Genovese, Taraneh Mansouri, Hilary Swett, WGF Archivist and Dustin Fleischmann, moderator, WGF Director & Events and Communications. RSVP now! www.humanitasprize.org/industry-101...

The 2024-25 Humanitas Talent Guide showcasing our New Voices Fellows and College Screenwriting Award Winners is now available on our website. www.humanitasprize.org/new-voices-f...

Thank you to all who joined “Representatives 101” last night with partner NALIP, with managers Adesuwa McCalla, Kate Sharp, Ryan Saul, Geoff Silverman, and moderator Diana Luna, Executive Director, NALIP.

Industry 101: “Representatives 101,” 4/30 with partner NALIP, Alejandra Reyes (3 Arts), Ryan Saul, Geoff Silverman (Evoke), Adesuwa McCalla (MetaMorphic), Kate Sharpe (Bellevue) and moderator, Diana Luna (NALIP) will discuss the do’s and don’ts of engaging and working with managers. RSVP now!

Thank you to all who joined “Climate Change 101” last night with partner Good Energy, screenwriter Lucy Alibar (Beasts of the Southern Wild), Carmiel Banasky (The Last City) and moderator, Good Energy CEO, Founder, and VP of Story Consulting Anna Jane Joyner.

Industry 101: “Climate Change 101,” 4/23 with partner Good Energy, Yahlin Chang, Lucy Alibar, and moderator Anna Jane Joyner on the reality of climate change, and how writers can weave this reality into their stories in ways that are authentic to any storyline and resonant with audiences. RSVP now!

Thank you to all who joined “New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Awards 101” last Friday with NFMLA, screenwriter and Humanitas program participants J.D. Shields, Emma Soren, Hayley Tibbenham, Kayreth Williams, & moderator, writer, and Humanitas Program Manager Daniel Plagens.

Thank you to all who joined “Outline 101” last night with partner Writing Pad, screenwriter and Writing Pad Instructor Alicia Carroll and Writing Pad co-founder Marilyn Friedman.

Humanitas is a proud community sponsor of NFMLA's Film Festival InFocus: Female Cinema in DTLA! It will showcase films and projects of all genres, from across the globe! Come see amazing films + join us for a Humanitas panel! Get your tickets at www.NFMLA.org/events!

The regular deadline to apply for The New Voices Fellowship and The College Screenwriting Awards is next week, March 31! Apply now! Funded in part by the CAC, students at colleges and universities based in CA get entry fee for The College Screenwriting Awards discounted w code "CALIFORNIA30".

Industry 101: “New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Awards 101,” 3/21 with partner NFMLA. RSVP!

Industry 101: “Outline 101,” 3/19 with partner Writing Pad, Alicia Carroll & moderator Marilyn Friedman on outlining a pilot. RSVP!

Thank you to all who joined for “Writing Life 101” last night. And thank you to partner Black Boy Writes Media.

Industry 101: “Writing Life 101,” 3/12 with partner Black Boy Writes Media, & moderator Heather on unmasking of screenwriting opps. RSVP!

Industry 101 returns! We’re rolling out our full slate of 101 events for the year. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free! All Industry 101 events are open to the public on Zoom, unless otherwise noted.

The early deadline to apply for The New Voices Fellowship and The College Screenwriting Awards is next week, March 3! Apply now - link in bio!

We are now accepting submissions for the 2025 Humanitas Prizes, New Voices Fellowship, and College Screenwriting Awards! More info below on our website, link in bio. Apply now! 🧵

Humanitas is a community sponsor of NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) Film Festival InFocus: Black Cinema in DTLA, showcasing short films of all genres, from across the globe! Come see amazing films, network and more! Get your tickets at www.NFMLA.org/events!

For a second year, Humanitas has been awarded a Statewide and Regional Networks grant from @calartscouncil.bsky.social! This grant will support our annual arts, education, and aid programs. Thank you, CAC! We’re so grateful. #supportwriters #ArtsCA

An update on Stuffy Adoption Day! 🧸 #writersforever

It’s been great getting to know our 2024 New Voices Fellowship cohort over the last few months. A.J., Lucas, George, Mads, and Kim are amazing, and we’re excited to introduce you to them and their mentors 🧵:

Thanks to Douglas Toys, Humanitas will be hosting a stuffy adoption day for fire-impacted kids displaced by the LA fires. Tues 1/28 1-3PM, come choose a stuffy to adopt, and stay for a free 2PM kid-friendly screening of Disney’s animated Robin Hood (1973), hosted by @vidiots.bsky.social Link in bio!

#WGA members in Los Angeles: @humanitasprize.bsky.social is boosting GoFundMes for screenwriters who have lost their homes in the current fires. Please DM them a link! #LAFires

A list of Go Fund Me's complied by @humanitasprize.bsky.social of writers who lost their homes or were displaced by the writers and are in need: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

For those asking how they can help the screenwriting community, @humanitasprize.bsky.social is putting together a master spreadsheet of existing GoFundMes for writers affected by the LA fires. To add a GoFundMe, please DM them the GFM link with the names of the writers. shorturl.at/2DIh5