Deadline: January 10, 2022
Sesame Workshop Writers’ Room is a writing fellowship from the creators of Sesame Street. And we’re looking for YOU! Fresh new writing talent from writers with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural identities. Emerging storytellers who are selected to join the Writers’ Room will receive hands-on writing experience guided by Sesame Street veterans and other media industry leaders. Each participant will develop and write a pilot script for their own original kids concept. Past fellows have gone on to develop their own original content with Sesame Workshop, as well as write for Sesame Street and various programs at Nickelodeon, Disney, DreamWorks, and more! Learn about the 2021 fellows and speakers HERE.
Applications for the 2022 Fellowship Program will open from November 22nd, 2021 to January 10th, 2022. Please subscribe below for updates.
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About The Program
Up to 8 writers with diverse racial, ethnic and cultural identities will be selected
Sessions will take place virtually from May through July 2022
Includes eight, three-hour sessions on creating original children's content
Learn from industry writers, producers, agents and executives
Learn and complete all steps of creating an original pilot episode script
Up to two participants will have the opportunity to receive creative development deals and further mentorship
What Are The Requirements?
All applicants will be asked to submit the following items with their application through their profile on the Writers' Room portal. For additional questions about any of the requirements, please visit our FAQ page or contact us at writersroom@sesame.org
Application Check List
- Application form
- Resume: this can feature your overall work experience, NOT only writing experience
- Personal statement: tell us about yourself, for example, why you want to write for children's educational media, how your experiences influence the stories you tell, why you value diversity/representation in children's media, etc. (up to 250 words)
- Original script sample: 11-page maximum, it should NOT contain Sesame Street elements, it can be an excerpt from a larger piece you've written, it must be kid-friendly content for viewers up to age 12...we're looking for great characters and stories that inspire kids to be smarter, stronger and kinder!
- More info on your script: what's the bigger picture/idea of your script sample? (up to 100 words)
- Application must be submitted by January 10, 2022 12PM EST.
Applications for the 2022 Fellowship Program will open on Monday, November 22nd, 2021.
Am I Eligible?
All participants must meet the following criteria in order to qualify for the program. For additional questions about eligibility, please visit our FAQ page or contact us at writersroom@sesame.org
Eligibility Check List
- Participants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Participants must be 21+ years old
- Must have a diverse racial, ethnic, or cultural identity.
- No extensive media writing experience, such as having written more than six episodes for a network or cable scripted/narrative series
- Participants must be able to attend and complete writing assignments for all 8 sessions, which will be held virtually from May to July 2022