Disney/ABC Fellowship

Well, I'm glad to have checked the Disney/ABC Fellowship program web page. I almost missed the deadline for applying. For those of you that don't know, Disney/ABC has several fellowship programs in which anyone can apply for. Writing, directing, producing. Unfortunately, the TV writing program seems to have become more exclusive. Two letters of recommendation from people in the industry became mandatory instead of optional. I think this is a little short sighted myself. There are a lot of talented writers out there who may have brilliant specs but don't have any industry contacts as of yet. But hey, that's just my opinion, I'm sure the folks at Disney have a reason for it. Probably because they just get so many scripts it becomes almost impossible to get through them all. After reading for the Austin Film Festival for a couple of years I can sympathize. At any rate, I sent in my application to the directing fellowship today, just under the wire. Wish me luck!