STOWE STORY LABS

 

Stowe Story Labs is a nonprofit dedicated to bringing top emerging screenwriters, filmmakers, and creative producers from around the world together with seasoned industry professionals to help get film and TV projects made and seen.

Application season is now closed. Thank you to all who applied. Application season will open again in November. Please subscribe to our newsletter for updates and more information like industry news, subscriber discounts, new programs, and the latest on our community of screenwriters, filmmakers, and creative producers.

2021 Program Updates

The outline and dates for the 2021 program are listed below. All programs will move forward live —either in person or remote—as the novel coronavirus dictates.

  • Stowe Narrative Lab (Remote): June 5 - 8

  • Sidewalk Narrative Lab (Remote): August 25 - 28

  • Stowe Writers' Retreat: September 3 - 7

  • Stowe Writers’ Retreat (Remote): Oct. 14 - 18

  • Palm Springs Writers' Retreat: November 5 - 9

Note: Decisions on whether to shift to remote due to COVID-19 will be made 6 weeks before delivery date.

 
 

Our Programs

Stowe Story Labs offers participants programs and mentorship opportunities designed to help them get work made and seen.

Writers' Retreats

Intensive retreats for small groups. Each writer receives an hour long, 1-on-1 story meeting with 3 different mentors.

Narrative Labs

Screenwriters, filmmakers, and creative producers from around the world gather for our 4-day labs focused on story, pitching and packaging, the development process, production, and finance and distribution.

Mentors and Staff

Our mentors are top industry professionals who bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. The commonality is a passion for story, personal and professional success, and a wonderful ability to share insights and meaningful, actionable feedback. Ongoing mentoring is available for alumni of our labs and retreats.