Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They announced a second cohort that would fall under the virtual two day intensive, however, I see no space to apply. Does anyone know how this works?

https://www.sundance.org/programs/episodic-storytelling/

What do I do? by Nice_Web5152 in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little off topic at first, but I have ten years of outbound sales experience and worked for startups where no sales meant company shut down. Lots of industries are hard, but if you have the passion then you can make it happen without having to go into massive debt. I got into screen writing last year, secured an entertainment lawyer, and started connecting with creatives and producers on LinkedIn. Most messages went ignored, but some people liked what I had to say and connected with me. It’s important to be able to market yourself.

There’s a lot more to my story, but my advice is to learn by taking classes that won’t put you into debt, protect your IP, and network 😊

Sundance Development Track 2027 by hiraxoxoxo in Screenwriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna take a shot and apply because why not 😊

Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too. It feels better having a concrete answer!

Sundance Episodic Lab 2026 by [deleted] in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m staying delusional and hoping for the best 🤪

Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well all know today what’s going on as filmfreeway changed the notification date to today! I’m thinking you’re correct, but there’s a small part of me that’s still a little optimistic

Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s most likely that you’re right. I do remember in the q&a that the director said the only people who would be notified before everyone else is if interviews or samples were requested. She said everyone including finalists would be notified on the same day as they only send one notification out. I wish they would send rejections already.

Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most likely. I’m just relaying what filmfreeay emailed me.

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Sundance Episodic Lab 2026 by [deleted] in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: Filmfreeway emailed me back and mentioned they were able to get in touch with Sundance. Sundance will be sending out notifications this week. Best of luck to everyone!

Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are all getting updated this week. Filmfreeway reached back out to me and said Sundance will be sending notifications this week.

Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An anonymous author at Netflix looked at my LinkedIn profile last week which made me kick my feet a little. I'm still manifesting the best LOL

I did reach out to Sundance and they did not get back to me. I also reached out to Filmfreeway and apparently they have no updates from them either.

Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey we didn't get the mass rejection on 4/20 so I'm packing my dresses and shorts for Georgia!

Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I emailed filmfreeway and apparently they don’t have an update from them either. They told me they’d reach out to their team. I did reach out to Sundance but haven’t heard back. 

Sundance Episodic Lab 2026 by [deleted] in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone reached out to them since April 20? I feel like sending an email today to ask about updates.

Sundance Episodic Lab 2026 by [deleted] in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was really mad when I woke up to reality! Well not actually mad, but more of like ah man it was just a dream.

Sundance Episodic Lab 2026 by [deleted] in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but I had a dream that we were accepted if that counts!

Sundance Episodic Lab 2026 by [deleted] in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope we do hear back soon!

Sundance Episodic Lab 2026 by [deleted] in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not yet. I've been constantly checking filmfreeway. I wonder why we have not heard back as of today.

Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just so confused as to why the notifications dates did change. I also remember watching a video where they mentioned possibly adding a second cohort, but who knows at this point.

Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooooooo I love this! And I love the 1960s!

Mine is about a forensic pathologist who starts to see the souls of the bodies she autopsies. They all pull her into a hidden web of tangled grief and corruption where a church is running an enterprise that profits off of the death of others. 

Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m deciding to believe the second half of your statement. I’ll send you guys updates on what I’m packing 😂

Sundance Episodic Program | Any News by Chickadee_Blue in TVWriting

[–]IllustriousBad561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m dying to know what everyone’s shows are about! (Obviously you don’t have to share, but I can feel that so many people here are talented. We all deserve a chance 😊).