The Writers Lab launches intensive Los Angeles programme

The Writers Lab has announced the launch of its first intensive programme in Los Angeles and the selection of writers for its autumn 2026 sessions in both Los Angeles and New York. According to Variety, The Writers Lab is the only script development programme dedicated to advancing the work of female and non-binary screenwriters over the age of 40. The initiative is supported by acclaimed actors Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman. The Los Angeles programme will take place in October at Women in Film and the American Film Institute. The New York session is scheduled for November at the Writers Guild of America East and Lincoln Center. Each intensive course lasts three days and focuses on the tools and strategies required to build a sustainable career. Organisers state that the courses are designed to assist writers in professional development and to strengthen their connections within the film industry. Following each intensive, a five-day writing retreat will be held to allow additional screenwriters to work on their projects and establish new professional contacts in the industry.