We are thrilled you're considering applying to the 2025 Digital Storytellers Lab! Please take your time and explore this website to learn more about the program to ensure it's a good match for you.

We recommend reviewing the application form (a PDF is available for download to the right) before you start filling out the actual application form using the link in the pink sidebar. (Tip: craft your responses in an offline document, and then paste them into the form when you're ready - as there isn't a save button.)

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Before you apply, please note that this is not a program for those developing feature length films or documentaries, one-off short films, or streaming television shows - even if you post them on new media platforms as a stepping stone. We will not read such applications.

 

On the application, you will be asked to answer a few brief questions about your personal and professional background, your interest in the program, and to submit the following materials:

• A one to two sentence description of your proposed project (logline);

• A one to two page project pitch (concept brief) that addresses the following:

  • What you propose to create;

  • Why the topic is relevant, your connection to it, and why this story should be told;

  • What medium you intend to work in, what platform you intend to distribute on, and why;

  • Intended audience for the project;

• A few sentences outlining outlining how you intend to use the production funds available;

• Reflections on your professional strengths, areas for growth, and your Jewish background or connection;

• What you hope to gain from the program and what you can share with other fellows;

• CV, including links to relevant projects;

• Two references, at least one should be a professional or academic reference (contact information only);

• Samples of past work;

• Confirmation that you are available for all of the required convenings and online meetings (dates are all on the FAQ page);

• Acceptance of the submission release form (You can download it here to read it.)

 

Applications are due on or before 11:59PM Pacific Time on May 23, 2025. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled with finalists, on a rolling basis – we therefore encourage early submissions.

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