THE ANNUAL WRITER’S FILM PROJECT

The Writer’s Film Project offers fiction, theater, and film writers the opportunity to begin a career in screenwriting.

This year up to five writers will be chosen to participate, and each will receive a $20,000 stipend to cover his or her living expenses.      

The Chesterfield Fellowship has come to be known internationally as a premiere opportunity for writers interested in pursuing a career in film. The Chesterfield applicant pool draws from many sources, including but by no means limited to:.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

There are no strict eligibility requirements for the Writer's Film Project.

Fiction, theater, and film writers may apply.

There are no academic requirements, and applicants need not be affiliated with a university to participate.

No particular type of sample has an advantage in the application process. Acceptance to the WFP is based solely on storytelling talent -- regardless of the genre or form of the submission.

The Chesterfield Writer´s Film Project seeks talented writers above all else.

APPLICATION PROCESS

 The application process for the WFP is simple--fill out an application form, and send your writing samples. You can download the application at this site, or request one by sending Chesterfield a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Unlike most other fellowships for new screenwriters, Chesterfield accepts the submission of plays, short stories, and novels, as well as screenplays, or any combination of the aforementioned.

Chesterfield seeks to award fellowships to a mix of writers in each form.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide comments or notes on the submissions, nor can we return submitted manuscripts.

Please contact Chesterfield with questions or comments.