Write Room Screenwriter Residency 2026 – Call for Applications
Organisation
Toi Pōneke Arts CentreCloses
Oct 20, 2025Posted on
Aug 22, 2025Opportunity type:
Awards, grants & residencies ,Region:
Wellington ,
**FOR FILM & TELEVISION SCREENWRITERS **
Application deadline: 5pm, Mon 20 October 2025
Programme Dates: 26 January – 15 August 2026
This opportunity is for a Wellington-based screenwriter hailing from film, television, web-series, theatre, radio, journalism or other literary backgrounds; with a feature film or TV series at a stage that will benefit from focused development over a seven month period. Over the course of the residency you will complete a draft of the provided feature film script or pilot TV episode and bible, with the support of experienced mentors. You do not need a completed script to apply.
The aim of the programme is to support a writer to develop their work to a level where it can be pitched to a producer and secure further development funding and a pathway towards production.
During this time the writer is provided with a grant of $9,750 for the residency.
Write Room is a screenwriter residency program offered in partnership with Pop Film and Toi Pōneke Arts Centre.
For more information and to apply: