Kairos Prize 2026
Movieguide's faith and values prize wants uplifting features and pilots built on biblical principles, with one track for beginners and one for working professionals.
closes today
Competition Idyllwild, United States
CineStory TV Retreat & Fellowship 2027
Run by CineStory Foundation
This pilot contest leads to a five-day retreat in Idyllwild, California, in late April 2027, where the writers invited from the top rounds work one-on-one with industry mentors. Divisions cover hour drama, half-hour comedy and hour sci-fi or fantasy. Invitees other than the fellow pay USD 2,800 to attend.
Late deadline Oct 25, 2026 (closes in 5 days)
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Dates
| Deadline | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Earlybird | Aug 9, 2026 passed | USD 50 |
| Regular | Sep 20, 2026 passed | USD 70 |
| Late | Oct 25, 2026 | USD 80 |
| Extended late | Nov 24, 2026 | USD 90 |
| Final | Dec 14, 2026 | USD 95 |
The program runs Apr 23 to 27, 2027 in Idyllwild.
Deadlines are as the organizer states them. Check the time zone on the official page.
At a glance
- Entry fee
- From $80Late tier, until October 25, 2026
- Formats
- TV pilot
- Language
- English
- Where
- Idyllwild, United States (in person)
- Who can apply
- Original pilot episodes in three divisions: one-hour drama, half-hour comedy, and one-hour sci-fi or fantasy. Further rules sit on CineStory's separate submissions and guidelines pages, which were not checked.
- Prizes
- The TV Fellowship winner gets USD 3,000, a 12-month mentorship with two working Hollywood professionals, free retreat tuition and housing, and extra mentoring through Script Pipeline. The cash and other benefits depend on attending the retreat.
What to send
- Length
- Not stated on this page
- Also asked for
- An original pilot teleplay
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What it gives besides money
Invited writers spend five days at a mountain retreat with one-on-one mentor sessions on their pilots. Writers other than the fellow pay a retreat fee of USD 2,800 (USD 4,600 for a team) covering meals and events; scholarships are offered.
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