Writers wanted for Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase

Disney Television Discovers is seeking written material that would equally highlight an ensemble cast of approximately 8 actors for its Talent Showcase. They are looking for a written synopsis/treatment or script for an English language, dialogue-driven dramedy that resembles a television format. Submit material that is a maximum of 45 pages and is set in minimal locations. Characters portrayed must be 18 or older. They are open to single writers or co-writers. Experience writing for television, film, or theater is strongly recommended, but not required. This is a virtual opportunity, so writer applicants can be based anywhere in the United States, provided you are eligible to be employed in the United States.

Application Instructions

If interested, please send the below as attachments in one (1) email to ABC.Showcase.Submissions@disney.com by Monday March 27th, 2023, with the subject line SHOWCASE WRITER SUBMISSION – DISNEY TELEVISION DISCOVERS. Any submissions that are incomplete and/or received after March 27, 2023 at 8:59pm PST (11:59pm EST) will not be considered/reviewed.

• Your signed Submission Agreement and Release, with all areas completed (labeled as: YOUR FULL NAME–SIGNED AGREEMENT AND RELEASE)
• Your resume, including your contact information (labeled as: YOUR FULL NAME – RESUME – DRAFTDATE)
• Your written Showcase submission material – either a synopsis/treatment or script (you may submit upto 3) (labeled as: YOUR FULL NAME – SHOWCASE SUBMISSION MATERIAL)
• A one-minute video introduction (e.g., What inspired you to be a writer? What types of stories do youwant to tell?). Please send as a Vimeo, Google Drive, or Dropbox link (labeled as: YOUR FULL NAME –SHOWCASE VIDEO)

All materials, including the Submission Agreement and Release, are submitted on a voluntary basis, without compensation or guarantee of employment or engagement.
Linked here is the Submission Agreement and Release. You MUST sign and send this Submission Agreement and Release with the rest of your submission materials. Any submission materials that are received without a signed Submission Agreement and Release will not be reviewed or accepted.