Job Title: Call for Writers: Short Film Development Opportunity
Compensation: Volunteer
Job Category: Staff
Project Name: Short Film Development Opportunity
Contact: Matthew Kiesling
Phone: 4843003075
Email: [email protected]
Job Description: We are seeking screenwriters to participate in the development of a narrative short film. Selected writers will be invited to a collaborative writing weekend (April 10–12, 2026) to be held in Center City Philadelphia or Bucks County, PA.

The weekend will include a site visit, group story development, individual writing time, and concept sharing. Lodging and meals provided.

This is an unpaid creative development opportunity. Following the weekend, one or more writers may be invited to continue developing the final screenplay (selection not guaranteed).

FAQs: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MBCblkDltsCUlR4wqGHNRWlUqzz33GUu

Writers who cannot attend the weekend are still welcome to submit materials.

Submit:
Brief cover note
Writing sample (short script, excerpt, or treatment)

Send PDFs to: [email protected]
Subject: Short Film Writer Submission – Your Name
Deadline: April 1, 2026 (finalists notifications begin at end of March)