05/27/2026
South Asian filmmakers - we're thrilled to introduce you to an exciting new studio!
Palmtrees, a screenplay development studio working in partnership with NEON, has opened applications for its
annual incubator. The incubator invites screenwriters from Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, the
Caribbean, and Oceania to apply.
Writers receive a USD $5,000 development award, 9 months of weekly one-on-one development with a seasoned story analyst, and a first-look consideration from NEON at the end of the program!
The incubator is open to writers at all stages of their career.
Full program details to apply to the inaugural cohort:
https://palmtrees.dev/apply
*Applications close June 1, 2026* so don't miss this opportunity!
Check out Palmtrees on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palmtrees.dev/