Our alums are always doing something incredible. Cléa Frost’s first narrative game is launching in Early Access on Steam in May! Too excited to wait? You can already download and play the demo for free! Wishlist to be notified of its release! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3951350/Ashes

Join us in congratulating CineStory alum Julia Morizawa, writer and director of the newly released short film DRAGONFLY! Please show Julia some support by watching, liking, and sharing. Congratulations again, Julia!💙 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXlqnNnjd6o #CineStory #Writing

It’s easy to want to give up on something that feels like it’s not working but that’s not who writers are. Keep going even when you don’t want to. Something great will come out of it. #CineStory #Writing #Motivation

Join us TOMORROW Friday April 10th 1pm-2:30pm PT for a private online mixer for Directors and Screenwriters of all marginalized genders co-hosted by Film Fatales, Cinestory, Inspired Screenwriting, & more! RSVP here: http://ffla04102026.eventbrite.com/ Use code CineStoryGuest for a discount!

Meet our 2026 TV Contest Division Winners! #screenwriters #tvwriters #filmmakers #mentorship Https://cinestory.org/meet-our-2026-tv-contest-division-winners/

Congratulations to our 2026 TV Fellowship winner, Lizzie Logan! #mentorship #screenwriters #tvwriters #filmmakers Https://cinestory.org/congratulations-to-our-2026-tv-fellowship-winner-lizzie-logan/

Join us on Friday April 10th 1pm-2:30pm PT for a private online mixer for Directors and Screenwriters of all marginalized genders ft CineStory. We will begin with a group “getting to know you” exercise. RSVP: http://ffla04102026eventbrite.com Use code: CineStoryGuest for a discount!

Happy first Monday of the month! Put that pencil (or fingers on keys) today!! #CineStory #Screenwriting #Motivation

FINAL DEADLINE TONIGHT! 50% OFF SUBMISSIONS! Apply to the CineStory Residency by 11:59 PM PST tonight and get 50% off your application fee. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Last chance to apply! 50% off submissions through Monday at midnight! Escape from your daily distractions and enjoy 8 days of writing and community in Idyllwild, California June 12-19. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

50% OFF RESIDENCY SUBMISSIONS APRIL 4-6! Gorgeous rooms in Idyllwild, meals, ample unstructured writing time, and workshops that will help you take your script to the next level! Link in bio #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

April 4-6: 50% off Residency Applications for our final deadline! A week of focused writing and workshops in Idyllwild, June 12-19! #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Final Deadline Discount: 50% off Residency Applications April 4-6! Write your next draft in beautiful Idyllwild, June 12-19! Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Write that page today! #CineStory #Screenwriting #Motivation

TODAY is the regular deadline for our 2026 Feature Fellowship Contest! Apply now and save $5 off our regular submission fee. https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/3d140349-e632-45b5-ab30-9328a99e7d25/2026-cinestory-feature-fellowship-retreat-regular-deadline-5-discount

The regular deadline for our 2026 Feature Fellowship Contest is coming up TOMORROW Sunday, March 29th! Apply now to get $5 off! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/3d140349-e632-45b5-ab30-9328a99e7d25/2026-cinestory-feature-fellowship-retreat-regular-deadline-5-discount

Submissions close April 6 for the 2026 CineStory Residency! Residents spend June 12–19 immersed in story-breaking exercises and focused writing time in the mountains of Idyllwild. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

The regular deadline for our 2026 Feature Fellowship Contest is coming up on this Sunday, March 29th! Apply now to get $5 off! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit/3d140349-e632-45b5-ab30-9328a99e7d25/2026-cinestory-feature-fellowship-retreat-regular-deadline-5-discount

Eight days. Private rooms. Meals included. Ample writing time. Story-breaking workshops. The CineStory Residency runs June 12–19 in Idyllwild, California. Apply by April 6. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Join us for the CineStory Residency, June 12–19 in Idyllwild: lodging, meals, daily writing exercises, story development support, and quiet time to create in a gorgeous mountain setting. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Big win for the industry this weekend! 🪐 "It's not your job to keep [theaters] open, it's our job to make things that make it worth you coming out" - Ryan Gosling Full article: https://deadline.com/2026/03/box-office-global-project-hail-mary-1236762532/ #screenwriting #CineStory

No one has your voice except for YOU! #writing #CineStory

Congratulations to our 2026 TV Contest division winners! Check back soon for an announcement of our TV Fellowship winner. #screenwriters #tvwriters #filmmakers #mentorship https://cinestory.org/our-2026-tv-contest-division-winners-are/

ST. PADDY'S DISCOUNT! Get $10 off your Residency application, today only! 8 days of focused writing and workshops in Idyllwild, June 12-19! Discount Link: tinyurl.com/csr2026stpaddys #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

ST. PADDY'S DISCOUNT! Get $10 off your Residency application, today only! Write your next draft in beautiful Idyllwild, June 12-19! Discount Link: https://tinyurl.com/csr2026stpaddys #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

You got this! #CineStory #writing

ST. PADDY'S DISCOUNT! Get $10 off your Residency application Tuesday, March 17! Write your next draft in beautiful Idyllwild, June 12-19! Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

We've extended the deadline and lowered the cost of attending the Residency! Writers have until April 6th to apply, and the program cost has been cut from $3200 to $2975! Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Want to learn how to better your feature scripts from industry professionals in the beautiful Idyllwild, CA mountains? Apply for our Feature retreat today! Our regular deadline for our 2026 Feature Fellowship contest is March 29th. Submit today! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit

SPRING DISCOUNT! Get $10 off your Residency application if you submit today at https://tinyurl.com/csr2026springdiscount Enjoy a private room and meals in Idyllwild, story-breaking workshops, and a supportive, creative community. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Congratulations to our 2026 TV Contest finalists! Check back soon for an announcement of our TV Contest division winners. https://cinestory.org/congratulations-to-our-2026-tv-contest-finalists/ #screenwriters #tvwriters #filmmakers #mentorship

SPRING DISCOUNT! TOMORROW ONLY! $10 off the CineStory Residency application! The program includes 8 days of lodging in Idyllwild, meals, ample unstructured writing time, and workshops that will help you take your script to the next level! #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Having trouble with your characters? Check out this article by The Independent Film School! Happy writing! https://theindependentfilmschool.com/character-motivation-in-screenwriting/

Deadline extension and new low cost! Writers have until April 6th to apply for the Residency! If invited, the cost to attend has been cut from $3200 to $2975! Link in bio #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Apply by midnight for the CineStory Residency! Eight days of generative writing workshops, community-building, and space to advance your project. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Apply by midnight for the 2026 CineStory Residency! Residents spend June 12–19 immersed in story-breaking exercises and focused writing time in the mountains of Idyllwild. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Submissions close tomorrow for the CineStory Residency! From June 12–19, writers are provided lodging and meals in Idyllwild, as well as the space, structure, and community to make real progress. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Friday is the deadline to apply for the 2026 Residency! Write and build community June 12–19 in the mountains of Idyllwild. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Writers have until this Friday to apply for the 2026 CineStory Residency! Write your next draft in beautiful Idyllwild, June 12-19! #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

The early deadline for our 2026 Feature Contest is today, Feb. 22nd! Winner gets $10,000, a 1yr mentorship w 2 industry mentors, supp mentorship w Script Pipeline & more. Submit now by clicking the link below! We want to read your scripts! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit

Next Friday is the deadline to apply for the 2026 CineStory Residency! Residents spend June 12–19 immersed in story-breaking exercises and focused writing time in the mountains of Idyllwild. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Congratulations to our 2026 TV Contest semifinalists! We're excited to recognize these amazing writers! Please visit our website for the complete list: https://cinestory.org/congratulations-to-our-2026-tv-contest-semifinalists/

Some Sunday motivation to bring you into the week!📝 #CineStory #Writingmotivation #YouGotThis

CineStory mentor Jonathan Unger has big news to share!🥳 His film, MYSTERIOUS WAYS, is now available on Tubi! Visit https://tubitv.com/movies/100020098/mysterious-ways to watch. Congratulations Jonathan!

The early deadline for our 2026 Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest is Feb. 22nd! Submit now by clicking the link below! We want to read your scripts! https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit #cinestory #mentorship #featurewriting 📸 Ocean Ng / Unsplash

The CineStory Residency returns June 12–19. Enjoy a private room and meals in the Idyllwild mountains, story-breaking workshops, and a supportive, creative community. Apply by February 27. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

The early deadline for the CineStory Residency is midnight tonight! Eight days of generative writing workshops, community-building, and space to advance your project. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

The early deadline for the 2026 CineStory Residency is midnight tonight! Residents spend June 12–19 immersed in story-breaking exercises and focused writing time in the mountains of Idyllwild. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Early submissions close tomorrow for the CineStory Residency! From June 12–19, writers are provided lodging and meals in Idyllwild, as well as the space, structure, and community to make real progress. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

Join us for the CineStory Residency, June 12–19 in Idyllwild: lodging, meals, daily writing exercises, story development support, and quiet time to create in a gorgeous mountain setting. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops