Millay Arts Screenwriting Core Residency

Information & Application Details:

• Application Deadline:
  • March 1 (for residencies between August–November)
  • October 1 (for residencies between March–July)
• Application Portal: Submittable
• Application Process:
  1. Sign in/register.
  2. Upload required documents (Artist Statement, Work Samples, Biographical Statement, etc.).
  3. Select preferred residency months.
  4. Enter contact information.
  5. Provide payment details. (Application fee: $45)
  6. Apply

Eligibility:

• Open to screenwriters working in any genre.
• Minimum age: 18 years or older.
• Available to writers worldwide.
• No requirement to fulfill specific fellowship criteria to apply for a core residency, but named fellowships are available with additional eligibility criteria.

Theme:

• Focused on screenwriting and narrative development. Participants are encouraged to use the residency to focus on their creative process and to further their work in screenwriting.

How to Apply:

1. Submit the following documents through the Submittable portal:
   • Artist Statement: One-page (max.), focused on your creative process (no personal info).
   • Work Samples: Maximum 20 pages of your best work (in standard industry format, double-spaced, 11-12 pt font).
   • Biographical Statement: One-page (max.) in third person, detailing relevant education, experience, and how you discovered Millay Arts.
   • Scheduling Preferences: Indicate up to three preferred residency periods (March–July or August–November).
2. Submit for consideration in a Core Residency or apply for Named Fellowships.

Submission Requirements:

• Artist Statement (1-page max, 11-12 pt font).
• Work Samples (20 pages max in industry-standard format).
• Biographical Statement (1-page max, third person).
• Scheduling Preferences: Indicate preferred months.
• Fellowship Eligibility (optional): Specify if applying for a named fellowship.
• Application Fee: Pay via Submittable after document uploads.

Selection Process:

• Jurors: Practicing professionals, critics, and alumni, with rotating panels each year.
• Blind Review: Submissions are reviewed without identifying information to ensure selection is based on merit.
• Process: Jurors review artist statements and work samples, and each submission is assigned a number for anonymity.

Additional Notes:

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and selected participants will be notified after the respective deadline closes. Be sure to submit complete and finalized applications to ensure eligibility.

Program Benefits & Awards:

• Core Residency: Provides time and space for screenwriters to focus on their creative process and projects.
• Named Fellowships:
  • Charm City Fellow and Beyond: For applicants from MD, PA, D.C., NJ, VA, VI. Includes travel stipend and preference for BIPOC applicants from Baltimore.
  • Institute of American Indian Arts Fellow: For one Native American artist (no stipend).
  • Nancy Graves Fellow: For artists whose work is archive-based, with access to the Nancy Graves Memorial Library (no stipend).
  • Vincent Prize Fellow: For two applicants identifying as trans*/genderqueer, may include stipend depending on funding.
• Residency Period: Generally 3.5 weeks, with 12-day options in June and September.
• Stipends and Travel: Some fellowships (e.g., Charm City Fellow) offer stipends for travel or materials, though most fellowships do not include direct funding.
• Connections: Opportunities for engagement with fellow artists and creative professionals.
• End-of-Residency Presentation: Option to present work created during the residency.

Contact & Resources:

• Application Support:
  Email: residency@millayarts.org
• Technical Support:
  Email: support@submittable.com