Celebrating and supporting screenwriters for 50 years through programs, events, resources, and mentoring. #supportwriters Learn more: linktr.ee/humanitasprizehttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mqunc2s75b25Please 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!17 Jul 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqunc2s75b25https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mqkmcaairk25We 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! 🧵13 Jul 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqkmcaairk25https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mq5wlf3zy225A 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!08 Jul 2026 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5wlf3zy225https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mpzefllubc25The list of semifinalists for our New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Awards programs is live! Please join us in congratulating these writers!07 Jul 2026 00:37 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpzefllubc25https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mp5odot7ss25Thank 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.26 Jun 2026 00:20 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5odot7ss25https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mp2xun6pic2wWe 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!24 Jun 2026 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2xun6pic2whttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mmwvow46j227Thank 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!28 May 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwvow46j227https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mltlrrlu6c27Thank 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!14 May 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltlrrlu6c27https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mltll7v32k27*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!14 May 2026 19:48 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltll7v32k27https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mlbtwckgrk27Please 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!07 May 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbtwckgrk27https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mkql4hey6227Thank 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!30 Apr 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkql4hey6227https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mkqkujjhzc27The 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! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KTLMeX9n6SmILOXzv72AmVRt0jT3lIZM/view30 Apr 2026 21:32 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqkujjhzc27https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mj5y2zcmjs27Please 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!10 Apr 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5y2zcmjs27https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mgdyhsful223Please 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!05 Mar 2026 23:50 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdyhsful223https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mgdn7khzzs23Humanitas 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! https://www.NFMLA.org/events05 Mar 2026 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdn7khzzs23https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mgdlbay57k23Thank 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!05 Mar 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdlbay57k23https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mg4dryk3gs23Please 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!02 Mar 2026 22:52 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg4dryk3gs23https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mfsevoa4xs23Thank 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).26 Feb 2026 23:45 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfsevoa4xs23https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mfadh5dwds2aPlease 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!19 Feb 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfadh5dwds2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3mepar6tgbk2aIndustry 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.13 Feb 2026 00:28 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mepar6tgbk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3m5jtcefrr226Thank 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.13 Nov 2025 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jtcefrr226https://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3m5cuvroad22wIndustry 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!11 Nov 2025 00:27 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5cuvroad22whttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3m4gogz7dus2wThank you to all who joined “Finance 101” last night with partner Abacus Financial. A big thanks to Belva Anakwenze and Nik Dodani.30 Oct 2025 19:17 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4gogz7dus2whttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3m3xfpdomuc2xIndustry 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!24 Oct 2025 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3xfpdomuc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3m2rqq7zr422xThank 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.09 Oct 2025 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2rqq7zr422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3m2coyjbfr22xIndustry 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!03 Oct 2025 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2coyjbfr22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3lyvhi6awp22xHumanitas 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.15 Sep 2025 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyvhi6awp22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3lvtu2i3cns2oLet’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. (🧵)07 Aug 2025 23:06 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvtu2i3cns2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3lvohasu4sc2gCatch 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 https://www.NFMLA.org/events05 Aug 2025 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvohasu4sc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/humanitasprize.bsky.social/post/3lve4eqhojk22We 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. (🧵)01 Aug 2025 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:mnkuk2br7oeamobn5hrbglsr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lve4eqhojk22