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Nonprofit mentorship organization dedicated to educating emerging screenwriters and TV writers about the business and craft of writing for the screen. cinestory.org cinestory.org/retreat-fellowship-contests cinestory.org/residencies

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We've extended the deadline and lowered the cost of attending the Residency! Writers have until April 6th to apply, and the program cost has been cut from $3200 to $2975! Link in bio.

#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

12.03.2026 05:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to learn how to better your feature scripts from industry professionals in the beautiful Idyllwild, CA mountains? Apply for our Feature retreat today! Our regular deadline for our 2026 Feature Fellowship contest is March 29th. Submit today!

https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit

11.03.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SPRING DISCOUNT! Get $10 off your Residency application if you submit today at https://tinyurl.com/csr2026springdiscount
Enjoy a private room and meals in Idyllwild, story-breaking workshops, and a supportive, creative community.

#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

10.03.2026 05:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our 2026 TV Contest finalists! Check back soon for an announcement of our TV Contest division winners.

https://cinestory.org/congratulations-to-our-2026-tv-contest-finalists/

#screenwriters #tvwriters #filmmakers #mentorship

09.03.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SPRING DISCOUNT! TOMORROW ONLY! $10 off the CineStory Residency application! The program includes 8 days of lodging in Idyllwild, meals, ample unstructured writing time, and workshops that will help you take your script to the next level!

#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

09.03.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Having trouble with your characters? Check out this article by The Independent Film School! Happy writing! https://theindependentfilmschool.com/character-motivation-in-screenwriting/

04.03.2026 16:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Deadline extension and new low cost! Writers have until April 6th to apply for the Residency! If invited, the cost to attend has been cut from $3200 to $2975! Link in bio
#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

03.03.2026 11:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Apply by midnight for the CineStory Residency! Eight days of generative writing workshops, community-building, and space to advance your project. Link in bio.
#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

27.02.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Apply by midnight for the 2026 CineStory Residency! Residents spend June 12–19 immersed in story-breaking exercises and focused writing time in the mountains of Idyllwild. Link in bio.
#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

27.02.2026 09:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Submissions close tomorrow for the CineStory Residency! From June 12–19, writers are provided lodging and meals in Idyllwild, as well as the space, structure, and community to make real progress. Link in bio.
#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

26.02.2026 05:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Friday is the deadline to apply for the 2026 Residency! Write and build community June 12–19 in the mountains of Idyllwild.
#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

25.02.2026 05:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Writers have until this Friday to apply for the 2026 CineStory Residency! Write your next draft in beautiful Idyllwild, June 12-19!
#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

23.02.2026 05:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The early deadline for our 2026 Feature Contest is today, Feb. 22nd!

Winner gets $10,000, a 1yr mentorship w 2 industry mentors, supp mentorship w Script Pipeline & more.

Submit now by clicking the link below! We want to read your scripts!

https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit

22.02.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Next Friday is the deadline to apply for the 2026 CineStory Residency! Residents spend June 12–19 immersed in story-breaking exercises and focused writing time in the mountains of Idyllwild. Link in bio.
#screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

20.02.2026 05:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our 2026 TV Contest semifinalists!

We're excited to recognize these amazing writers! Please visit our website for the complete list: https://cinestory.org/congratulations-to-our-2026-tv-contest-semifinalists/

19.02.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Some Sunday motivation to bring you into the week!πŸ“
#CineStory #Writingmotivation #YouGotThis

15.02.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CineStory mentor Jonathan Unger has big news to share!πŸ₯³

His film, MYSTERIOUS WAYS, is now available on Tubi!

Visit https://tubitv.com/movies/100020098/mysterious-ways to watch.

Congratulations Jonathan!

06.02.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The early deadline for our 2026 Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest is Feb. 22nd!

Submit now by clicking the link below! We want to read your scripts!

https://cinestoryfoundation.submittable.com/submit

#cinestory #mentorship #featurewriting

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31.01.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The CineStory Residency returns June 12–19. Enjoy a private room and meals in the Idyllwild mountains, story-breaking workshops, and a supportive, creative community. Apply by February 27. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

31.01.2026 12:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The early deadline for the CineStory Residency is midnight tonight! Eight days of generative writing workshops, community-building, and space to advance your project. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

30.01.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The early deadline for the 2026 CineStory Residency is midnight tonight! Residents spend June 12–19 immersed in story-breaking exercises and focused writing time in the mountains of Idyllwild. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

30.01.2026 12:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Early submissions close tomorrow for the CineStory Residency! From June 12–19, writers are provided lodging and meals in Idyllwild, as well as the space, structure, and community to make real progress. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

29.01.2026 09:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for the CineStory Residency, June 12–19 in Idyllwild: lodging, meals, daily writing exercises, story development support, and quiet time to create in a gorgeous mountain setting. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

23.01.2026 05:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our 2026 TV contest quarterfinalists!

#screenwriters #filmmakers #mentorship

https://cinestory.org/congratulations-to-our-2026-tv-contest-quarterfinalists/

16.01.2026 10:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Writers have until January 30 to apply early for the CineStory Residency. Spend June 12–19 in story-breaking workshops, doing generative writing exercises, and building community in Idyllwild. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

16.01.2026 09:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The CineStory Residency offers an immersive writing experience in Idyllwild. From June 12–19, enjoy writing workshops, community space, and unstructured writing time. Early submissions close January 30. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

09.01.2026 05:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Eight days. Private rooms. Meals included. Ample writing time. Story-breaking workshops. The CineStory Residency runs June 12–19 in Idyllwild, California. Early submissions open through January 30. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

02.01.2026 09:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Need uninterrupted writing time? Apply early for the CineStory Residency, running June 12–19. Private rooms in the Idyllwild mountains, daily story development workshops, and a strong creative community. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

26.12.2025 05:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CineStory alum Jacob Marx Rice’s THE VALLEY OF HINNOM has made @theblcklst.bsky.social Congrats, Jacob! πŸŽ‰

He attended this year's CineStory Feature Retreat and was a semifinalist with this script. https://d1dlq8f5fkueth.cloudfront.net/annual-lists/2025-v2.pdf

23.12.2025 09:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2026 Residency is June 12–19 in Idyllwild, California. Eight days of generative writing workshops, community-building, and space to advance your project. Early Deadline: January 30. Link in bio. #screenwriting #residencies #writingtime #story #workshops

19.12.2025 09:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0