HUMANITAS NEW VOICES FELLOWSHIP FAQs

What type of material does Humanitas look for?

To learn more about what we look for in a script, you may wish to read this article on our blog about the art of screenwriting and exploring the human condition.

What are the formatting guidelines for submission materials?

All additional materials should be submitted at the same time as your script:

Brief synopsis should be approximately 250-300 words.
Artist statement should be 1 page, double-spaced
Bio should be 1 page, double-spaced
Résumé should be no more than 2 pages

Are there page limits?

We do not have strict page length requirements. We do, however, generally advise that scripts fall into one of the following categories:

Single-cam 30-minute pilot (22 to 38 pages)
Multi-cam 30-minute pilot (52 to 58 pages)
60-minute pilot (44 to 65 pages)
Feature Film (90 to 110 pages)

What is the brief synopsis?

The brief synopsis should summarize the story in your script, including the beginning, middle, and end. It should not be an extended logline or promotional text similar to jacket copy.

What should the artist statement include?

The artist statement should include information on your background, professional aspirations, why you'd like to participate in the New Voices program, and why you felt compelled to write the submitted script.

Is the résumé only supposed to include writing-related experience?

No, please include all work experience, including writing.

Do you accept submissions from a writing team?

Yes, please submit one application per writing team. You will be able to add additional writers towards the end of the application form.

Do I include a letter of interest, bio, and resume for my writing partner?

Yes, each partner needs their own bio, work resume, and artist statement. The documents can be merged as one PDF and uploaded into the respective bio, resume, and artist statement sections of the application.

Does Humanitas own the rights to the scripts we submit?

No, you own your script. Humanitas makes no claim to ownership or exploitation rights outside of the internal purposes stipulated in our release form. 

Do you accept international entries?

Applicants do not need to be U.S. permanent residents and/or citizens but must reside in the United States.

I have an agent for acting. Does that disqualify me?

No. If you have an agent or manager who is representing you as an actor but not representing you as a writer, you are still eligible for the fellowship.

Can you waive the submission fee?

Humanitas has a limited number of submission fee waivers it can offer annually. Please email us if the submission fee presents a barrier to entry.

Can I have an extension?

Unfortunately, no extensions can be given.