THE DISNEY│ABC TELEVISION GROUP IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010 WRITING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

THE DISNEY│ABC TELEVISION GROUP IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010 WRITING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM


Deadline for Submissions to the Industry-Leading Program is July 1, 2009


MAY 4, 2009 – Disney │ ABC Television Group is now accepting applications for the 2010 Writing Fellowship Program. Launched in 1990, the Writing Fellowship gives participants the opportunity to hone their craft and jumpstart their careers through intensive workshops, seminars and personalized mentoring with creative executives from ABC Entertainment, ABC Studios, Disney Channel, and ABC Family. Fellows also receive a salary for a one-year period.



Thus far, staffed 2009 Fellows include Lana Cho (ABC Family’s Greek), Michael Cinquemani (ABC Family’s 10 Things I Hate About You and ABC’s Brothers and Sisters) and Shalisha Francis (ABC Family’s Lincoln Heights). Additionally, 2008 Program Alumni Erika Johnson and Matthew Whitney have been staffed as Staff Writers on ABC’s Ugly Betty and ABC Family’s Greek, respectively.

Applications and detailed submission guidelines for the Writing Fellowship can be obtained at www.disneyabctalentdevelopment.com. The deadline for applications is July 1, 2009.