EXCLUSIVE: Film Independent has selected six writers for its 2025 Episodic Lab. Running in person this year from August 11-22, the lab’s participants are Bryce Cracknell, Spencer Jamison, Rom Lotan, Lilian T. Mehrel, Leah Sarbib, and Ida Yazdi.

Film Independent’s Episodic Lab is designed to provide individualized story and career development for writers with original pilots for television. Through personalized feedback from experienced showrunners, creative producers and executives, who will serve as advisors, Fellows will get help in revising and refining their pilots, along with tips on navigating a changing industry landscape. As Founding Sponsor, Netflix will provide opportunities to learn specifically from showrunners helming their series. A final networking and pitch event will o

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