Humanitas Prizes, Fellowships, and College Awards Now Open for Submissions
Los Angeles, CA - Humanitas, a non-profit organization honoring and empowering writers who explore the human experience through film and television, invites submissions for its prestigious 2025 Humanitas Prizes, New Voices Fellowship, and College Screenwriting Awards.
Humanitas Prizes
The Humanitas Prizes recognize exceptional writing in film and television across nine categories:
* Drama Teleplay
* Comedy Teleplay
* Limited Series Teleplay
* Children's Teleplay
* Drama Feature Film
* Comedy Feature Film
* Family Feature Film
* Documentary Feature
* Docuseries Episode
For the first time, the documentary category will include two awards: one for a documentary feature and another for a docuseries episode.
New Voices Fellowship
The Humanitas New Voices Fellowship is a six-month mentorship program for unrepresented early-career writers.
Humanitas College Screenwriting Awards
The Humanitas College Screenwriting Awards honor outstanding college and university students for their screenwriting achievements and include two awards:
* David and Lynn Angell College Comedy Award
* Carol Mendelsohn College Drama Award
Submission Deadlines
* Humanitas Prizes: April 1, 2025
* New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Awards: April 15, 2025
Eligibility and Application
Studios, networks, production companies, and individual writers can submit to the Humanitas Prizes. Application deadlines for the New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Awards is April 15, 2025. All applications must be submitted online.
Judging and Awards
Over 40 industry professionals, including writers, professors, filmmakers, and executives, will judge the entries. Up to 40 nominees will be selected across nine categories. The Humanitas Prizes and College Screenwriting Awards will be presented at a special gala in September 2025.
Sponsors and Supporters
Sponsors for the awards programs include UCLA Extension Writers' Program, The Black List, Script Anatomy, Final Draft, Michael Wiese Productions, Canva, NFMLA, the Snap Foundation, Starz #TakeTheLead, and the California Arts Council.