Film Independent Episodic Lab 2026

Before You Begin: 

Thank you for your interest in Film Independent's Episodic Lab. The 2026 Episodic Lab is a full-time, two-week program that will take place in Los Angeles in August 2026. The program is designed to provide story and career development for emerging television writers with an original pilot script.  

Please complete and submit the following electronic application form. You will be able to save your application and add documents or information until the application deadline. 

Once you click "submit," the application will be considered final and no additional information will be accepted. If you do not click "submit," the application will not be considered.  At the end of the submission form, you will be asked for your payment information. 

Please be advised: the application may time out if you keep it open for a long time. It is recommended that you keep a backup of your answers in a separate document. Save early and often. You can verify that your application has saved by logging out and logging back in.   

Film Independent Membership is not required when applying to Artist Development programs. However, all participants accepted into the programs are required to join Film Independent at the standard annual General Membership rate of $105.

Applicants will be notified 2-3 weeks before the start of the program. If you don't receive a notification, please check your spam folder. 

Applications Open: December 15, 2025

Regular Deadline: February 2, 2026

Extended Member Deadline: February 16, 2026

Accessibility Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org.

Program Questions?  Please contact the Artist Development team at artistdevelopment@filmindependent.org.

Technical Questions?  Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.