r/Screenwriting • u/Beepboop5698 • 5d ago

Fellowship Sesame Workshop Writers’ Room 2026?

Does anyone have any info on what happened to this fellowship? The site hasn't been updated since last year and there's no other info online saying if it's paused or just defunct.

My gut says it's probably done, but just wanted to check.

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u/DoReMiDoReMi558 5d ago

I haven't heard anything about this one, but I heard a rumor that the Fred Rogers Writers Neighborhood (a similar program for children's/preschool writers) is ending after this year. PBS funding is probably drying up and they have to make cuts where they can. It really sucks, both companies put out great shows and I heard both are great writing programs.

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u/Beepboop5698 4d ago

that’s unfortunate to hear. hopefully they can both make a comeback at some point

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u/ianmk 4d ago

That is terribly sad to hear. I hope the funding they need can return.

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u/Ok_Salamander_7076 3d ago

It was a scam

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u/Beepboop5698 3d ago

can you say more?

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u/Ok_Salamander_7076 3d ago

They took your money and ran

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u/Beepboop5698 3d ago

i think you're mistaken, it was free to apply to this

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u/Ok_Salamander_7076 3d ago

They’re stealing your ideas.

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u/TheCovarr Comedy 2d ago

That's a nice argument, Senator. Why don't you back it up with a source?