Script Competition with Wondaland

SeriesFest is partnering with Janelle Monáe and Wondaland Productions to discover episodic content featuring radical and rebellious stories. The script competition provides artists the opportunity to share diverse ideas through visual media and create groundbreaking television. The winning artist(s) will receive the opportunity for a development deal with Wondaland Pictures. 

"Storytelling is at the center of who I am, and Wondaland Pictures and I are devoted to expanding the database of writers and talent who receive funding so the next generation of storytellers can be representative of the audiences that consume them,” said Janelle Monae, Founder, Wondaland Pictures. “We are excited to partner with Seriesfest on this script competition that highlights radical and rebellious stories, with the hope to create groundbreaking television together in the future."

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SUBMISSIONS

The Wondaland Pictures team is looking for radical & rebellious stories that feel disruptive + sticky + buzzy. Stories that are elevated and fun, odd/left of center, and culturally relevant. Compelling characters from marginalized POVs. We see a pressing need to tell stories that center on Black and Queer people and explore race, class, and gender in fresh ways. Shifts how people see each other and the whole world around them. 

Thematically it should be saying something timely; medicine we aren’t hand fed. — The pill inside the apple sauce. Grounded Afro-futurism. Elevated true crime. Elevated comedy. Most importantly, does it spark joy?

FINALISTS

Once submissions are closed, our team of experienced producers, writers, programmers, and filmmakers carefully reviews each application and reads each script looking for bold characters, exceptional story structure, and series potential. SeriesFest and Wondaland Pictures work together to identify three finalists for the workshop opportunity and to be in final consideration for the grand prize. Finalists will be notified in April 2023 to participate in a 2-day virtual workshop. 

WORKSHOP

The three finalists will take part in a two-day creative workshop with industry experts, which includes sessions on 'how to pitch' and mini writers’ rooms for all three scripts. The goal of this workshop is to further get to know the creators and their skill levels as well as determine the Season 9 Storytellers Initiative winner, which will be announced as soon as possible following the workshop.

WINNER(S) & AWARDS

The winning artist(s) will have the opportunity for an exclusive development deal with Wondaland Pictures and a live read of the script at SeriesFest: Season 9 in Denver, Colorado. 

RULES

To be eligible for the contest, entrants must be aged 18 years or older. Limit one entry per person. Each entry must include only one (1) script. Entries must be written in English. Scripts must not be encumbered by any obligation to, or option held by a third party.

Unregistered submissions will not be reviewed! If you are having trouble with the online form, please e-mail us at info@seriesfest.com and we will be glad to help guide you through the process.

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