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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In honor of The Humanitas Prizes, we’ve created a watchlist of the 2026 nominated films and shows with trailers and links to platforms they are streaming on. Check out the full list on our website!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Thank you to all who joined “Animation 101” last night. Our thanks to Madison Bateman, Danny Lin, Jason MacLeod, Kris Wimberly, and moderator and Executive Director of The Animation Guild Foundation Alexandra Drosu for an informative and honest conversation on a career in animation.

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Please join Humanitas Industry 101 for Animation 101 on 8/12 in partnership with The Animation Guild Foundation for a conversation with Madison Bateman, Danny Lin, Jason MacLeod, Kris Wimberly, and moderator Alexandra Drosu. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The new episode of the Humanitas Industry 101 Podcast is live! This episode comes from a writing workshop with Fay Kanin recorded on January 19, 1995. Listen now, anywhere you get your podcasts or on our website!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Today we announce the finalists for this year’s New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Awards. More info on the writers and projects appear in the thread below! 🧵

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Thank you to all who joined “Financing 101” last night. Our thanks to Rebecca Green, Brian Newman, Helena Sardinha, Liz Sargent, and moderator Mynette Louie for an insightful conversation on funding indie feature films.

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Please join Humanitas Industry 101 for Finance 101 on 7/29 in partnership with The Proof Film Festival for a conversation with producers Rebecca Green, Brain Newman, Helena Sardinha, and Liz Sargent and moderator Mynette Louie. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We revealed the 2026 Humanitas Prize nominees in @variety.com! Also: The STARZ #TakeTheLead Award returns, Ashley Nicole Black to host, and Winnie Holzman to receive the Kieser Award. Nominees listed in the thread below! 🧵

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A new episode of the Humanitas Industry 101 Podcast is live! The episode comes from a writing workshop with John Wells recorded on April 17, 1993. The podcast features episodes with audio from our digitized archive and new conversations. Listen now anywhere you get your podcasts or on our website!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The list of semifinalists for our New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Awards programs is live! Please join us in congratulating these writers!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Thank you to all who joined “Writers Rooms 101” in partnership with The Writers Guild Foundation last night. Our thanks to The Four Seasons writers Lang Fisher, Tracey Wigfield, Lisa Muse Bryant and Matt Whitaker for a wise and generous conversation all about the writers room.

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We are launching the Industry 101 Podcast! It features episodes with audio from our digitized archive and new conversations. Our first episode comes from a discussion between Marshall Herskovitz & Ed Zwick recorded December 11, 1993. Listen now, anywhere you get your podcasts or on our website!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Thank you to all who joined “Horror 101” last night. Our thanks to Writing Pad’s Cheryl Meyer for a wonderful presentation and Marilyn Friedman for leading us in an informative Q&A!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Thank you to all who joined “Legal 101” last night. And big thanks to Greenberg Glusker Entertainment Group Attorneys Brandon Milostan and Graham Fenton and Greenberg Glusker Associate and moderator Andrew Lux!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

*Jumpscare* New Industry 101 event announcement! Please join us for “Horror 101” on 5/13 in partnership with Writing Pad featuring panelists Marilyn Friedman and Cheryl Meyer. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Please join us for “Legal 101” on 5/13 in partnership with Greenberg Glusker and Attorneys Brandon Milostan, Graham Fenton and Associate and moderator Andrew Lux. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Thank you to all who joined “Mentorship 101” last night. Writers Dara Resnik, Alex Rubin, and Quincy Cho presented and answered questions on mentorship and how to navigate it. And thanks to partner WGA Virtual Mix!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The 2025-26 Humanitas Talent Guide showcasing our New Voices Fellows and College Screenwriting Award Winners is hot off the virtual presses and available on our website. Check it out!

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Humanitas Talent Guide (2025-26).pdf

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Please join us for “Mentorship 101” on 4/29 in partnership with WGA Virtual MIX and panelists Dara Resnik, Alex Rubin, and Qunicy Cho. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Please join us for “Breaking Into TV Writing” on 3/9 within partnership with Santa Monica College with moderator Jackie Penn, and panelists Cesar Mazariegos, Stephanie McFarlane, Rebekka Pesqueira, and William Yu. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Humanitas is a proud Community Partner of @NFMLA's Film Festival InFocus: Female Cinema in DTLA! They’ll be showcasing work shorts and features from female filmmakers from across LA and across the globe!! You won’t want to miss this! Get your tickets at www.NFMLA.org/events!

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Events - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles

March 14th, 2026 – Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: Female Cinema

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Thank you to all who joined “Application Season 101” last night. Program Manager Daniel Plagens; New Voices Advisor Emmylou Diaz, and Humanitas Executive Director Michelle Franke really enjoyed their conversation with you!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Please join us for “Application 101” on 3/4 with our very own Program Manager Daniel Plagens, Executive Director Michelle Franke, and New Voices Advisor Emmylou Diaz. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Thank you to all who joined “Personal Branding 101” last night with partner NALIP. A big thanks to Erika Kennair and panelists Lauren LeFranc, Rashad Raisani, and Jane Espenson (@janeespenson.bsky.social).

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Please join us for “Personal Branding 101” on 2/25 in partnership with NALIP with Erika Kennair and panelists Lauren LeFranc, Jane Espenson, and Rashad Raisani. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Industry 101 returns! We’re rolling out our full slate of 101 events for the year. More info at the link in bio and register to save your spot–it’s free! All Industry 101 events are open to the public on Zoom, unless otherwise noted.

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Thank you to all who joined “Writers Room 101” last night with partner The Writers Guild Foundation. A big thanks to Dustin Fleischmann and panelists Scout Comm, Autumn Joy Jimerson, and Lynn Maleh.

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Industry 101: “The Writers Room 101: Role Call” on 11/12 in partnership with The Writers Guild Foundation with moderator Dustin Fleischmann and panelists Scout Comm, Autumn Joy Jimerson, and Lynn Maleh. Learn more & RSVP with the link in bio!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Thank you to all who joined “Finance 101” last night with partner Abacus Financial. A big thanks to Belva Anakwenze and Nik Dodani.

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Industry 101: “Finance 101: What Filmmakers Need to Know” on 10/29 in partnership with Abacus Financial with moderator, Founder & Principal of Abacus Financial Business Management Belva Anakwenze and Writer, Actor, and Filmmaker Nik Dodani. Learn more & RSVP with the link in bio!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Thank you to all who joined “Pitching 101” last night with partner Gold House. Thanks to panelists Apoorva Guru Charan, Shira Rockowitz, Austin Kolodney, and moderator Brian Nemes.

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Industry 101: “Pitching 101: The Windup and the Pitch: Film” on 11/8 in partnership with Gold House with panelists Apoorva Guru Charan, Shira Rockowitz, Andy Siara, and moderator Brian Nemes. Learn more & RSVP with the link in bio!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Humanitas is a proud community partner of NFMLA's Film Festival “InFocus: Latin & Hispanic Cinema” in DTLA! NFMLA is showcasing new talent that encompasses a diversity of genres, narrative approaches, and stories. Get your tickets at: www.NFMLA.org/events.

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Let’s spotlight the screenwriters nominated in the Comedy Feature category of the Humanitas Prizes. We’re excited to be celebrating with them at the Humanitas Prize Awards Show & Toast on September 7. (🧵)

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Catch NFMLA's Film Festival “InFocus: International Animation” in DTLA! NFMLA is directing our attention to the International Animation film community, so come watch some great films, network, and more! 🎬 🎞️ Get your tickets 🎟️ at: www.NFMLA.org/events

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Events - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles

August 23rd, 2025 – Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: International AnimationSeptember 20th, 2025 – Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: Latin & Hispanic

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

We want to take a second to highlight the screenwriters nominated in the Comedy Feature category of the Humanitas Prizes. We’re excited to be celebrating with them at the Humanitas Prize Awards Show & Toast on September 7. (🧵)

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Thank you to all who joined “Pivoting 101” last night with partner AAFCA. Thank you to panelists Rhonda F. Baraka, Georgia Lee, Ben Lopez, Jon Macks, and moderator Gil Robertson, co-founder and president of AAFCA.

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

We’re so looking forward to celebrating the projects and writers nominated in our Short Film category at the Humanitas Prizes Award Show & Toast on 9/7! (Check them out in this 🧵)

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Introducing the finalists for the upcoming New Voices Fellowship! The writers and projects are listed in the thread below! 🧵

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Today we announce the finalists for this year’s David & Lynn Angell College Comedy Award and Carol Mendelsohn College Drama Award! Check out the thread to see the finalists and their project’s loglines. 🧵 The New Voices Fellowship announcement will go live later today. Stay tuned. 👀

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Industry 101: “Pivoting 101: Changing Career Paths,” 7/30 in partnership with the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) with panelists Rhonda Baraka, Georgia Lee, Ben Lopez, Jon Macks, and moderator Gil Robertson, co-founder and president of AAFCA.

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

We revealed the 2025 Humanitas Prize nominees in @variety.com! Also: The STARZ #TakeTheLead Award returns, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Mara Brock Akil will present the Voice for Change Award to Lena Waithe, and the award show will be hosted by Fortune Feimster. Nominees listed in the thread below! 🧵:

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Thank you to all who joined “Networking 101” last night with panelists Naeemeh M. Campbell (MetaMorphic Entertainment), Sean Parker (CAA), Brendan Sawyer (Anonymous Content), Savannah Grosclaude (Gotham Group), and moderator Maddy Weese (Bellevue Productions).

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Industry 101: “Networking 101: Assistants Make the World Go Round,” 6/25. Panelists include Naeemeh M. Campbell (MetaMorphic Entertainment), Sean Parker (CAA), Brendan Sawyer (Anonymous Content), Savannah Grosclaude (Gotham Group), and moderator Maddy Weese (Bellevue Productions). RSVP now!

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

The list of semifinalists for our New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Awards programs are live! Join us in congratulating these writers! (A thread 🧵)

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Humanitas is a proud community sponsor of @NFMLA's Film Festival InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema! Join NFMLA in celebrating Pride Month by highlighting LGBTQ+ filmmakers. So come watch some great films, network, and more! Get your tickets 🎟️ at: www.NFMLA.org/events

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Events - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles

June 14th, 2025 – Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: LGBTQ+ CinemaJuly 12th, 2025 – Monthly Film Festival | InFocus: Canadian CinemaAugust 23rd, 2025 – Monthly

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Thank you to all who joined “Unions 101” last night with partner WGF, with Cathy Genovese (WGAW), Taraneh Mansouri (WGAW), Hilary Swett (WGF), and moderator Dustin Fleischmann (WGF).

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

As reported in @variety.com today, Lena Waithe will receive The Voice for Change Award at The 2025 Humanitas Prizes Award Show & Toast, which will be held on September 7 at Avalon Hollywood. Read more below!

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Lena Waithe to Receive Humanitas’ ‘Voice for Change Award’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Lena Waithe will receive Humanitas' 'Voice for Change Award' at the 2025 Humanitas Prizes Award Show & Toast on Sept. 7.

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Our Program Manager will be on Writing Pad's Fellowship/Staff Program Panel from 5-6 PM PT on 5/16. Join for a Q & A on the do’s and don’ts writers should know when applying to programs like ours! Get tickets here. Use coupon code Fellowship3 to make it free! writingpad.com/classes/fell...

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Fellowship/Staff Program Panel | Writing Pad

Hear from the gatekeepers of some of the most prestigious fellowship and staffing programs: Disney, Fox and Hillman Grad about application do's and don'ts.

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Humanitas @humanitasprize.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Humanitas has collected a series of Resources for Screenwriters recommended by speakers from across our Industry 101 event series. You can find links to script libraries, screenwriting books, podcasts, & more. To view the full list of resources, go to: humanitasprize.org.

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Honoring Film and Television Writers — Humanitas

HUMANITAS honors and empowers film and television writers whose work explores the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way which brings the global community closer.

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