WRITE BY THE BEACH 2025

Unleash Your Voice. Write by the Sea.

Escape the noise and give your story the space it deserves. Write by the Beach is a week-long, immersive retreat designed exclusively for female screenwriters seeking clarity, connection and creativity.

Held in a peaceful home on Long Beach Island, this retreat welcomes just four women each year for a truly intimate and inspiring experience.

Let the waves guide your words.

Let the ocean reset your rhythm.

What’s Included:

🌊 7 nights in a private oceanfront home with stunning views of the Atlantic
🌊 Daily time to write, reflect, and revise in a quiet, supportive space
🌊 Creative sessions with fellow female screenwriters—share work, offer feedback, and connect
🌊 Meet the organizers of the Lighthouse International Film Festival
🌊 Morning walks, cozy writing corners, and evenings of idea-sharing

More Than a Retreat—A Creative Sisterhood

This is your time. Whether you’re just beginning a new script or refining your latest draft, this retreat is about more than craft—it’s about community. Build real friendships with women who understand your path. Exchange ideas, support each other’s vision, and leave with a project pushed forward and a creative spirit renewed.

A Lighthouse International Film Festival Initiative

Proudly affiliated with the 16th annual Lighthouse International Film Festival (June 4–8, 2025), this retreat reflects our ongoing mission to uplift female storytellers and bring bold, diverse voices to screen.

DEADLINES

Earlybird Deadline

May 20, 2025

Regular Deadline

July 1, 2025

Late Deadline

August 4, 2025

Notification Date

September 1, 2025

Apply Now AT FILM FREEWAY

Eligibility

Must be the primary screenwriter of at least one produced short or feature film
Submit a work in progress (script + synopsis)
One writer per submission (solo applicants only)

Only 4 writers will be selected. Don’t miss your chance to create, connect and grow—right by the sea.