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Programs & Labs | Black List Help: Home The 2027 Cassian Elwes Independent Screenwriting Fellowship An annual program designed to encourage and identify new talent in independent cinema! Each year, one screenwriter is awarded an all-expenses-paid trip to the Sundance Film Festival and an opportunity to meet with producer Cassian Elwes (MUDBOUND, LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB).
The Cassian Elwes Independent Screenwriting Fellow will receive a festival pass to attend the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, which will take place January 21–31, 2027, with Mr. Elwes. In addition to screenings, the recipient will attend various meetings and events during the festival with Mr. Elwes.
This opportunity is open to unrepresented feature writers with an independent sensibility who have made less than $5,000 in aggregate in their film or television writing careers. After submissions close on November 1, 2026 , the Black List will choose ten screenplays imbued with an independent spirit by unrepresented screenwriters, which will be sent on to Mr. Elwes for his consideration.
One fellowship recipient will be selected by Mr. Elwes by calendar year's end. Explore more about this program below. What is an online project?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Unrepresented feature writers with an independent sensibility who have made less than $5,000 in aggregate in their film or television writing careers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows all-expenses-paid trip to 2027 Sundance Film Festival. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for The Cassian Elwes Independent Screenwriting Fellowship are due November 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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