Program
About Prelude
Prelude is an eight-month facilitated fellowship program that provides a generative space for a group of ten aspiring film and TV creatives. More than just an educational or skills-based experience, Prelude offers a comprehensive suite of resources. With monthly programming, career strategy sessions, and a weekend retreat; Prelude creates an environment for fellows to envision their careers and acquire the tools needed to navigate daily challenges in sustaining and excelling in the industry.
Prelude will help fellows develop fundamental skills, including cultivating collaborative work and feedback reception, recognizing the power of their voice, refining their creative processes, and other essential qualitative skills. A key part of our program is to emphasize the value of our fellows to themselves and one another, highlighting the integral asset of having your people to dream and create with.
Prelude is closed for applications.
Who are Our Fellows?
Prelude aims to eliminate barriers to entry that are common requirements in fellowship programs such as film and TV credits or professional experience. Prelude fellows are creative visionaries and storytellers who are passionate and curious about pursuing a career in the industry. Our fellows:
- Are passionate storytellers
- Desire to have their voice represented
- Envision a career in film and TV
- Are looking to transfer their skills into the industry
Prelude welcomes all applicants and encourage individuals who identify as:
- Femme
- LGBTQIA+
- BIPOC
- Underserved
- People with Disabilities
Prelude does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community.
Program Requirements and Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age at the start of the program
- Be able to participate in regular programming in the Greater Los Angeles area
- Not have any major professional credits on feature films or television
- Not be a member of any union or guild that represents film and television professionals
- Be available from January 2025 to August 2025 to participate in the program
Prelude is unable to subsidize any travel, lodging and/or visa expenses for any participants attending from outside of the Greater Los Angeles area.
Key Dates
Application Open: October 15, 2024
Application Close: November 15, 2024
Fellows Notified: December 18, 2024
Program Starts: January 11, 2025
Program Ends: August 16, 2025
Subject to change
Time Commitment
All events will happen both in-person and virtually on weekends and/or the evenings to accommodate work and/or school schedules as best we can. Participants are expected to attend all in-person sessions. Prelude will make special accommodations as needed to support our fellows.
Apart from our Premiere Half-Day Event and Weekend Retreat, expect approximately 3-6 hours for monthly cohort gatherings, mentorship sessions, and programming events throughout the eight months.
Read more in our FAQProgram Components
Prelude is intended to be a space of exploration and play, where storytellers can discover their unique voices, experiment with new ideas, and collaborate with others. It’s a supportive environment designed to foster creativity and growth, letting you push the boundaries of your storytelling and connect with a community of fellow creatives. This work will be accomplished through a curriculum that includes:
- Workshops, panels and group discussions
- One-on-one career strategy sessions with a mentor
- A weekend retreat
- Resources, tools, and more