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Just like being in front of the camera, people break into the entertainment industry in different ways. We all have our own stories. Luckily these days, top industry professionals offer programs to help you “skip” the line. Now, don’t get it twisted. These programs are not shoe-ins. Just because you are accepted and excel in a program doesn’t mean that you will get hired after walking across the proverbial stage with your certificate of completion. The industry has its ups and downs, highs and lows. You may be the best writer or director out there but if the industry isn’t looking for you…you won’t be found. With that said, we’re all just looking to perfect our craft. So instead of looking at these programs as the fountain of youth that will fix all of your unemployment problems, look at them as an opportunity to develop your skills not only with professionals but with your peers, who will soon be running the industry.<\/div>\n
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VIACOM CBS DIVERSITY<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Writers<\/strong>
\nExperience Required: No
\nPaid: No
\nLength: 6 months
\nApplication Opens: March<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u200bDirectors
\n<\/strong>Experience Required: DGA Member
\nPaid: No
\nLength: 1 year
\nApplication Opens: March<\/div>\n
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\u200bTalent
\n<\/strong>Experience Required: No
\nPaid: No
\nLength: Unknown
\nApplication Opens: Showcase in January<\/div>\n

Disney Creative Talent Development & Inclusion<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
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Experience Required: No
\nPaid: Yes
\nLength: 1 Year
\nApplication Opens: May
\nProgram Announcements:\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u200bDirectors<\/strong>
\nExperience Required: Yes
\nPaid: Stiped (if shadowing)
\nLength: 2 Years
\nApplication Opens: October (odd\u00a0calendar years)
\nProgram Announcements:\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/div>\n
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Actors<\/strong>
\n\u200bExperience Required: Yes
\nPaid: No
\nLength: 2-3 week rehearsal period and showcase
\nApplication Opens: Varies
\nProgram Announcements:\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/div>\n
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\u200bProduction<\/strong>
\nCurrently on hiatus<\/div>\n

FOX<\/a><\/h3>\n
Writers
\n\u200b<\/strong>Experience Required: No
\nPaid: No
\nLength: January – May
\nApplication Opens: October
\nProgram Announcements:\u00a0Facebook<\/div>\n

NBCUniversal Talent Infusion Programs (T.I.P.S.)<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Actors<\/strong>
\nExperience Required: No
\nPaid: No (includes travel stipend)
\nLength: Varies
\nApplication Opens: February<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Writers on\u00a0the Verge<\/strong>
\nExperience Required: Yes
\nPaid: No
\nLength: 12 weeks
\nApplication Opens: Varies
\nProgram Announcements:\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/div>\n
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Late-Night Writers Workshop<\/strong>
\nExperience Required: No
\nPaid: No
\nLength: 2-day workshop in NYC
\nApplication Opens: Varies
\nProgram Announcements:\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/div>\n
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Comedians<\/strong>
\nExperience Required: No
\nPaid: No
\nLength: Audition in Chosen City\/Showcase in LA
\nApplication Opens: Varies
\nProgram Announcements:\u00a0Facebook<\/a>
\nExtra Info: N\/A<\/div>\n
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Directing Fellowship<\/strong>
\n\u200bExperience Required: Yes
\nPaid: No
\nLength: Varies
\nApplication Opens: June
\n\u200bProgram Announcements: N\/A
\nExtra Info: Short Cuts, Scene Showcase<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Nickelodeon Writing Program<\/a><\/h3>\n

Experience Required: Yes
\nPaid: Yes
\nLength: Up to 1 year
\nApplication Opens: January
\nProgram Announcements: Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n

Warner Brothers Television Workshop<\/a><\/h3>\n
Writers<\/strong>
\nExperience Required: No
\nPaid: No
\nLength: Varies
\nApplication Opens: May<\/div>\n
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Directors<\/strong>
\nExperience Required: Yes
\nPaid: No
\nLength: 12 weeks
\nApplication Opens: January<\/div>\n
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Written by: Shannan E. Johnson<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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