SAGindie has partnered once again with Stowe Story Labs to offer the SAGindie Fellowship to emerging filmmakers of color to attend Stowe’s 2026 Fall Narrative Lab.
Stowe Story Labs is now accepting submissions for its 2026 Narrative Labs. The SAGindie Fellow will attend Stowe’s September Narrative Lab, taking place September 4 – 7, 2026, in Stowe, Vermont. The fellowship will cover the fee to attend the lab, plus a $250 travel and lodging stipend.
Stowe’s Narrative Labs help emerging writers and filmmakers refine their craft and strengthen their ability to pitch, position, and advocate for their stories in the market.
2026 Stowe Narrative Lab Deadlines:
Early Bird Deadline: October 1, 2025
Regular Deadline: November 10, 2025
Late Deadline: November 24, 2025
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Previous Stowe Story Lab SAGindie Fellows:
- 2025: Jo Jude (The Bawd)
- 2024: Sue-Ellen Chitunya (Black Snake) and Morgan Webber-Ottey (A Broad.)
- 2023: Chaseedaw Giles (The Final Cut) and Benjamin Mulholland (The Lake Merritt Monster)
- 2022: Nina Hodge (The Tale of Our Totally Not Magical Christmas Sweaters) and Ahmed Qaid (Couples)
- 2021: Vinita Mehta & Richard Nguyen (American Psyche)
- 2020: Vinny Lopez (The Great Leader)
- 2019: Shilpa Sunthankar (Continental Divide)
- 2018: Esra Saydam (The Mesopotamian)
- 2017: Selena Mars (Julia Belgrove)
Stowe Story Labs is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting screenwriters, filmmakers, and creative producers from around the world with seasoned industry professionals to develop skills, projects, and a network of like-minded artists. If you have any questions about the Stowe Story Labs and their fellowship and scholarship opportunities, reach out at info@stowestorylabs.org or visit their website at stowestorylabs.org.
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