2025 BIPOC Sci-Fi Lab Special Edition Application Form

Octavia E. Butler

Important Dates:

  • Applications Open Friday, December 20th 

  • Virtual Information Session Thursday, January 9th

  • Applications Close Wednesday, January 22nd 11:59 PST

  • Student Welcome + orientation - Tuesday, February 11th @6pm PST

  • Class Schedule: Thursdays @ 6 - 9pm (PST)

    • February 27, 2025

    • March 6, 2025

    • March 13, 2025

    • March 20, 2025

    • March 27, 2025

Location: Online - Via Zoom

The BIPOC Sci-Fi Special Edition is an expansion of our BIPOC Sci-Fi Screenwriters Lab, aimed at providing further support and opportunities for marginalized voices in the film industry.

Alumni of Justice for My Sister’s BIPOC Sci-fi Screenwriters Lab can now apply to the BIPOC Sci-Fi Special Edition Program. The program offers guidance and support to turn their TV pilot into a short film script.

Up to 20 California based BIPOC Sci-fi Lab Alumni will take part in this 5-week virtual workshop, where they will write a short script based on their pilot, create a pitch deck, and budget for a proof-of-concept short film.

Mentors will provide feedback in small groups, and participants will learn how to fundraise for their projects.

Requirements:

  • Young adults 18+ years old.

  • Must be Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color.

  • Must be an BIPOC Sci-fi Screenwriting Lab Alumnus.

  • Must live in California.