Submit to the Academy Nicholl Fellowships
Awards up to five $35,000 fellowships to amateur screenwriters.
Published by Writers Guild of Ireland on 24 June 2026
The Writers Guild Foundation is a public submissions partner for the Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, one of the most respected opportunities for emerging feature screenwriters.
Each year, the Academy Nicholl screenwriting competition awards up to five $35,000 fellowships to amateur screenwriters. To enter, submit a feature length screenplay.
The deadline is July 20, 2026.