In addition to the fellowship’s previous offerings, which included $40,000 grants alongside business and writing support to help writers develop and sell their own content, selected fellows will now have access to health insurance, additional mentorship opportunities and expanded educational and community programming. That includes guidance on IP acquisition.
“Netflix’s multi-year commitment — the largest from any streamer, studio or network to date — is a resounding endorsement of our barrier-breaking approach to fostering the next generation of disabled creators,” the co-founders said. As part of its relaunch , the program is moving to an annual cycle and has updated its Mid-Level Criteria, which will guide applicants to programs they’re eligible for.a neurodivergent Puerto Rican screenwriter, and comedy writer David Dineen-Porter.Lucas was the 2021 JHRTS Feature Drama Winner and a finalist in the Moving Picture Institute’s Short Film Lab.