We're five months into 2026. This is the moment to stop and assess — not with excuses, but with brutal honesty. If you're hitting your goals: What's working? What do you need to keep doing? And what's the next move to level up? If you're not on track: Be real about why. Is it time, focus, fear, or something else? Because if you've had the same goal for years with no real progress, the problem isn't the goal — it's the approach. Every success requires sacrifice. The writers and filmmakers who break through aren't the ones with the most talent. They're the ones who decide what they're willing to give up to get what they want. So tell us — where are you, and what needs to change?

Four BFI NETWORK Hubs have teamed up with the ScreenSkills Animation Skills Fund to create this new lab for writers to develop, experiment, and expand their skills and understanding of storytelling in animation. Date - 29 Jun, 00:00 - 30 Sept 2026, 00:00 Location - online Price - Free Application deadline - 11 May 2026 Career stages - Early

Where are you in your script or film project right now? Are you outlining, drafting, rewriting, or gearing up for production? Drop where you are in the comments—and more importantly, let us know what you need support with. Whether it’s structure, character development, dialogue, pacing, or figuring out your next steps, this is the space to get clarity and momentum. Join us this evening at 7 PM EST for 90 minutes of live feedback on your script or project. Bring your pages, your ideas, or even just your questions. Let’s make real progress together. See you tonight!

Not the easy answer. The real one. Are you here to finish a script? Land a paid gig? Build a network? Learn the business? Or are you here hoping that proximity to other writers will somehow make the work easier? Here's the thing: making it as a screenwriter or filmmaker requires you to be brutally honest with yourself about where you are, what you actually want, and what's actually standing in your way. Not the story you tell yourself. The truth. The community can give you feedback, accountability, and connections. But it can't want your career for you. It can't do the writing when you don't feel like it. It can't pitch your project or build your portfolio. So tell us — **what do you actually want to gain from being here?** And more importantly, **are you willing to do what it takes to get it?**