FEATURE ACCELERATOR
Opening doors for emerging talent
Are you an emerging screenwriter with a powerful voice and a unique story to tell? We are thrilled to announce our brand-new Feature Accelerator, designed to elevate and spotlight talented writers like you! In this highly competitive virtual accelerator, 8 fellows will be selected from the applications to receive 3 weeks of training before pitching to major studios, production companies, reps and more. The entire accelerator, including training and pitching, will occur online.
Building on the success of our acclaimed Pilot Accelerator, we’re expanding our support to the world of feature films. Over the past three years, we’ve helped TV writers transform their pitches into industry-ready gems, securing one-on-one meetings with major players like HBO, Netflix, Hulu, and more. Now, we’re bringing that same opportunity to feature film writers!
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Want to learn more about the accelerator? Watch the replay of our virtual Q&A session. You can find more answers in our FAQ section.
WHO HEARS THE PITCHES
Connecting you to representation, investors, and producers
For every accelerator, we get over 20 studios and production companies on board to hear pitches. Fellows typically receive 6 to 10 requests for pitch meetings. These pitch meetings are all one-on-one, and 85% of the meetings end with a request to read the full script. Every week we'll be posting more companies that will be hearing pitches. Check back here for updates!
"It was a real pleasure not only to meet these talented women, but also to hear their exceptionally polished pitches. The level of detail, passion and intention these fellows were able to deliver in a 10 minute pitch is usually reserved for meetings double or triple the length. A testament to the mentorship and feedback they've received through Moonshot and a delight to experience the spoils of"
- Jasmine Russ, VP of development & production at Fabel Entertainment
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"All of the pitches from Moonshot have been super clear, focused and are honestly at the top of the list of the best pitches that I've ever heard."
- Megan Wolter, K Period Media
WHO READS THE SCRIPTS?
Semi-finalists' scripts will be read by an incredible group of judges, including screenwriters and producers. This panel of judges will help us select the finalists, who will then go through a virtual interview before the 8 fellows are selected. Even if you are not selected as a fellow, there is still a chance you might be contacted if one of these judges likes your script enough to interview or refer you for a writing position.
Before getting to the semi-finalist stage, all scripts are read at least twice by our internal team, volunteer readers, and former fellows.
We will update our list of judges every week so check back in to see the full list!
Important Dates
Sept. 10: Applications open
Sept. 27: Early Deadline
Oct. 8: Ask us Anything (free Q&A info session)
Oct. 11: Regular Deadline
Oct. 25: Late Deadline
Oct. 29 : Hit Submit Day
Nov. 15: Final Deadline
Scripts will be read and reviewed between Sept. 10 and January 15. If you are selected to move forward, you will be notified by email at the end of January. You will need to submit a 2-minute video to proceed.
March 4 or 5: Networking event for all semi-finalists (on Zoom)
March 14-21: Finalist interviews
Fellows will be selected and notified by the end of March.
April 22-May 9: Accelerator workshops
May 12-16: Pitch week
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