Thank you to all who joined “Legal 101” last night. And big thanks to Greenberg Glusker Entertainment Group Attorneys Brandon Milostan and Graham Fenton and Greenberg Glusker Associate and moderator Andrew Lux!

*Jumpscare* New Industry 101 event announcement! Please join us for “Horror 101” on 5/13 in partnership with Writing Pad featuring panelists Marilyn Friedman and Cheryl Meyer. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

Please join us for “Legal 101” on 5/13 in partnership with Greenberg Glusker and Attorneys Brandon Milostan, Graham Fenton and Associate and moderator Andrew Lux. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

Thank you to all who joined “Mentorship 101” last night. Writers Dara Resnik, Alex Rubin, and Quincy Cho presented and answered questions on mentorship and how to navigate it. And thanks to partner WGA Virtual Mix!

The 2025-26 Humanitas Talent Guide showcasing our New Voices Fellows and College Screenwriting Award Winners is hot off the virtual presses and available on our website. Check it out!

Please join us for “Mentorship 101” on 4/29 in partnership with WGA Virtual MIX and panelists Dara Resnik, Alex Rubin, and Qunicy Cho. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

Please join us for “Breaking Into TV Writing” on 3/9 within partnership with Santa Monica College with moderator Jackie Penn, and panelists Cesar Mazariegos, Stephanie McFarlane, Rebekka Pesqueira, and William Yu. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

Humanitas is a proud Community Partner of @NFMLA's Film Festival InFocus: Female Cinema in DTLA! They’ll be showcasing work shorts and features from female filmmakers from across LA and across the globe!! You won’t want to miss this! Get your tickets at www.NFMLA.org/events!

Thank you to all who joined “Application Season 101” last night. Program Manager Daniel Plagens; New Voices Advisor Emmylou Diaz, and Humanitas Executive Director Michelle Franke really enjoyed their conversation with you!

Please join us for “Application 101” on 3/4 with our very own Program Manager Daniel Plagens, Executive Director Michelle Franke, and New Voices Advisor Emmylou Diaz. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

Thank you to all who joined “Personal Branding 101” last night with partner NALIP. A big thanks to Erika Kennair and panelists Lauren LeFranc, Rashad Raisani, and Jane Espenson (@janeespenson.bsky.social).

Please join us for “Personal Branding 101” on 2/25 in partnership with NALIP with Erika Kennair and panelists Lauren LeFranc, Jane Espenson, and Rashad Raisani. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

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.

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!