What's the one burning question you have about screenwriting, filmmaking, producing, or directing? The thing that's been stuck in your head. The thing you haven't found a straight answer to. The thing keeping you from moving forward. Drop it in the comments. I'll answer.

There are many roads to the same place. I see so many gurus, trying to convince people that they know the way. And while they may know a way, it is not the ONLY way and it may not be the way for you. It is imperative before you start working with anybody that you understand who you are, what you're willing to do. What you're not willing to do and have a general sense of what you want your career to look like. This will prevent you from going down a path that doesn't align with your goals or who you are. Because choosing the wrong path many times will set you back months, if not years. In the comments, let me know what your dream career looks like. And I'll suggest a couple of ways for you to get there.

The acceptance of AI-generated film into a major festival changes everything! And every writer and filmmaker needs to pay attention. "Dreams of Violets" is 75 minutes long and cost $2,000 to make. It was created by two brothers, Ash and Pooya Koosha, Iranian-born filmmakers, with no crew, no actors, no cameras, and no locations. This says a lot about AI's mainstream acceptance. The current model of film & TV, and where it's headed. What are your thoughts about AI? Drop the good, bad, ugly, or whatever in the comments and let's talk.

THIS WEEK - SeriesFest TV Writing Lab — June 3 - Locarno Filmmaker Residency — June 5 - The Disruptors TV Writers Fellowship — June 5 - Create The Writers Room Five Film Festival — June 10 - Grove & Pines Erin Carine Grant (Queer Storytelling) — June 10 THIS MONTH - The People's Forum Internship — June 15 - Queer Art Mentorship — June 15 - Sundance Institute Documentary Fund — June 15 - Roy W. Dean Summer Grant — June 30 - Sofia Coppola Short Film Award — June 30 - Tubi x Black List Horror Initiative — June 30 - Bric Foundation Animation Co-Op Grant — Opens June 7 COMING UP - Film Independent Fast Track — June 23 - Big Break Screenwriting Contest — June 8 & 29 - Hollywood Climate Summit Awards — June 22 - Finish Line Script Competition — July 2 (Early)

New York Film Week When: October 28 – November 1 Deadlines June 22 (Regular) | Sept 7 (Late) | Sept 28 (Extended) Fee: $35–$70 Categories: Feature, Short, Animated, Documentary Submit: nyfilmweek.com Sofia Coppola Short Film Award Deadline: June 30 Fee: $25 What you need: Short video sample + one-page lookbook For: Emerging filmmakers with a distinct visual voice Submit: shortfilmaward The Disruptors TV Writing Fellowship Deadline: June 5 Fee: Free Requirements: 2 script samples (1 must be a TV pilot), LA-based preferred, never staffed in a professional writers' room Submit: artistdisruptors.org Which one are you applying for? Drop it below and let's hold each other accountable.