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Wake Forest Summer Immersion: Screenwriting Institute
Overview
A week-long residential summer program for high school students (grades 9–12) exploring screenwriting for film, television, and video games. Students write screenplays, analyze storytelling techniques, workshop with peers, and learn from award-winning screenwriters using industry-standard software.
At a glance
Deadline
Nov 1355 days
Sessions
Jun1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,500
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Rolling admissions; competitive; not all accepted students guaranteed preferred institute placement
Application requirements
Essays
Two essays responding to prompt questions
Recommendation
One teacher, counselor, or administrator recommendation
Academic Background
Strong academic background; clean high school disciplinary record
Self-Reported GPA
Self-reported GPA (transcript not required)
Application Fee
$60 nonrefundable
English Fluency
Fluency in English required
Passion for Learning
Genuine passion for learning
Cost & sessions
Tuition $3,500 (2026); subject to change per year. Nonrefundable $550 deposit required to secure seat after acceptance. Application fee $60.
Financial aid
Limited need-based scholarship funding available. International students ineligible for need-based aid or scholarships. Scholarship funding exhausted for Summer 2026.
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