Roadmap Writers is proud to launch a new LGBTQ+ Pitch Series dedicated to elevating queer voices in film and television. The initiative will give LGBTQ+ creatives the opportunity to submit a three-minute recorded pitch, a one-page personal essay, and the first 25 pages of their script to be considered for exclusive pitch roundtables with queer executives during the final week of June. The goal of the program is to create meaningful access for queer storytellers while connecting them directly with queer industry professionals.
At a time when audiences are craving more authentic representation, queer creatives continue to bring some of the most vital, emotionally honest, and culturally important perspectives to the entertainment industry. There is still a strong need for stories that move beyond stereotypes and reflect the complexity, joy, challenges, and humanity of LGBTQ+ experiences. By pairing writers with queer executives who understand the importance of authentic representation, Roadmap Writers hopes to foster stronger creative partnerships and help bring more inclusive storytelling to the screen.
This initiative reflects Roadmap Writers' ongoing commitment to supporting diverse voices and helping emerging talent break into the industry. The LGBTQ+ Pitch Series is not just about one week of pitches, it is about creating opportunities, building community, and helping queer creatives gain visibility in an industry where representation behind the scenes matters just as much as representation onscreen. Through programs like this, Roadmap Writers aims to champion the next generation of LGBTQ+ storytellers and help shape a more inclusive future for film and television.
The week of June 22nd, five winners will pitch to queer execs from Amazon, ABC, Gersh, These Pictures, Circle Management, Buchwald Agency and more! They will also have the opportunity to pitch to working queer writers.
Registration Opens For Applications: May 22nd, 2026 at 9:00am PST
Registration to Apply Closes: June 10th, 2026 at 12:00pm PST (If you register by the deadline, you will still be given the courtesy of 48 hours to submit.)
YOU MUST SUBMIT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF REGISTRATION. *Entries received after this deadline will be disqualified.*
Application Fee:$35
Winners Announced: June 18th, 2026
Submit The Following
A 3-Minute Recorded Pitch
A 3-minute elevator pitch is a concise, persuasive summary of your script designed to hook the listener.
Your pitch should consist of three distinct, high-impact components:
- The Hook & Setup: Introduce the core premise, the primary protagonist, and the inciting incident. Establish the world, the tone, and the central conflict.
- The Journey & Stakes: Outline the main obstacles your protagonist faces, the allies they meet, and the escalating tension. Clearly define what they have to lose if they fail.
- The Climax & Resolution: Tease the ultimate climax and the emotional or thematic payoff. Conclude with a strong statement on why this movie must be made right now.
A Personal Statement
Submit a Personal Statement (500 words max) that communicates your brand as a writer!
Your statement should:
- Describes how your diverse background shapes and informs your storytelling
- Highlight your strength as a storyteller
- Share who you are as a writer and the types of stories you create
And yes - please remember, the statement must be no more than 500 words!
A Writing Sample
Your Writing Sample should be the first 25 pages of an original feature or TV pilot. A strong writing sample should be market-ready, which means:
- A well-polished draft
- Properly formatted with minimal typos
- Clearly showcases your unique voice
Market-ready does not mean commercial - feel free to submit the script that best reflects who you are as a writer.
About
ROADMAP WRITERS
Founded by Joey Tuccio and Dorian Connelley in 2016, Roadmap is an L.A.-based screenwriting education and training platform that is dedicated to writers seeking a guided path to professional success in film and TV. Led by working executives, managers, agents, producers, writers, and other industry professionals, their classes take place exclusively online and are designed to empower writers to elevate their craft while expanding their network. Roadmap has helped over 500 writers sign with representation to date, while guiding some directly toward work in the industry. Writers signed through the program to the likes of Kaplan/Perrone, Echo Lake, Good Fear, Anonymous Content, 3 Arts, Artists First, Industry Entertainment, Fourth Wall Management, and CAA, with some going on to staff on shows like GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES (Paramount+), REACHER (Amazon), FUBAR (Netflix), THE FLASH (CW), WE WERE LIARS (Amazon), and THE RESIDENT (Fox).