The Writers Lab Announces Fall Cohorts for NYC and LA Intensives
- Supported by prominent industry figures Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, The Writers Lab operates as a dedicated script incubation program designed specifically to elevate the work of women...
- By introducing a dedicated Los Angeles cohort for the autumn session, the organization establishes a bi-coastal presence for its seasonal intensives.
- Since its inception, the program has focused on supporting mature female and nonbinary voices, a demographic historically underrepresented in writer's rooms and studio feature slates.
Supported by prominent industry figures Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, The Writers Lab operates as a dedicated script incubation program designed specifically to elevate the work of women and nonbinary screenwriters over the age of 40. The initiative aims to address industry-wide representation gaps by providing targeted mentorship and development opportunities for writers who frequently face systemic barriers in the entertainment sector.
Expanding Incubator Cohorts to Los Angeles
By introducing a dedicated Los Angeles cohort for the autumn session, the organization establishes a bi-coastal presence for its seasonal intensives. The expansion allows the program to engage directly with writers based on the West Coast while maintaining its longstanding footprint in New York City.
Addressing Demographic Gaps in Screenwriting
Since its inception, the program has focused on supporting mature female and nonbinary voices, a demographic historically underrepresented in writer’s rooms and studio feature slates.