Residencies / Verified 7 September 2026
The Banff Centre's Write Over Here residency offers Indigenous screenwriters four weeks to develop screen adaptations, combining online preparation with in-person intensive work in Banff. Full scholarships cover accommodation and studio space with faculty mentorship. Applicants must be 18+, have previous screenwriting experience or relevant education, and be available for the entire program; the deadline is September 23, 2026.
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Deadline. September 23, 2026
“September 23, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. Full scholarships available; accommodation, studio space, faculty mentorship
“Full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation (single bedroom), meal plan with 40% dining discount, 24/7 studio space access, workshops, one-on-one faculty consultations, public showcase opportunity, campus facilities including fitness centre and library access.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 4 weeks (February 1-26, 2027): 1 week online, 3 weeks on campus
Who can apply. Indigenous screenwriters 18+, domestic and international welcome. Must have written at least one script previously or have film/screenwriting educational background. Must be adapting a novel, short story, or play for screen. Must be availab
How they choose.
“Adjudication panel of internal and external assessors based on: quality/originality/artistic merit, required skills and experience, potential for work to benefit from program, Banff Centre's capacity to support project. Highly competitive with limited places.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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