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Academy Names Seven New Nicholl Fellowship Screenwriters for 2025-2026

3/23/2026

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, naming seven fellows: Leo Aguirre, Lynn McKee, Katla Sólnes, Omar Al Dakheel, Elie El Choufany, Sara Crow, and David Rafailedes.
The Nicholl Fellowships support non-professional screenwriters through resources, networking, and career opportunities.
Since 1986, the program has awarded 191 fellowships to promote emerging storytelling talent.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 2025-2026 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, naming seven fellows: Leo Aguirre, Lynn McKee, Katla Sólnes, Omar Al Dakheel, Elie El Choufany, Sara Crow, and David Rafailedes.
The Nicholl Fellowships support non-professional screenwriters through resources, networking, and career opportunities.
Since 1986, the program has awarded 191 fellowships to promote emerging storytelling talent.