Announcing 2025 Veterans Fellowship Finalists, June Writers’ Retreat
STOWE STORY LABS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2025 VETERANS FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED STATES VETERANS’ ARTISTS ALLIANCE (USVAA).
This fellowship will be awarded to a veteran or active-duty service member (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard) looking to advance their screenwriting career. The fellow will attend Stowe’s Late June Writers’ Retreat (June 27 – July 1, 2025) and, after making revisions following the Retreat, will receive a one-on-one script note consultation with a top industry mentor.
Congratulations to all the finalists. We wish you the best of luck in the final round. Thank you to the USVAA for supporting this fellowship.
THE VETERANS FELLOWSHIP FINALISTS:
Khalid Abdulqaadir (Navy) — Lee’s Summit, MO, USA — Affection of a Tiger // Drama TV – 1 hour
Samuel Ameen (Air Force) — Los Angeles, CA, USA — Grasshopper // Family Drama, Heist Feature
Uzo Chijioke (Army) — Gardena, CA, USA — Odeshi // Drama TV – 1 hour
Ahmed Obayes (Army National Guard) — Des Moines, IA, USA — Train to Kill // Drama Feature
Lynelle White (Air Force) — Los Angeles, CA, USA — Act Two // Dramedy TV – 1 hour