Announcing North Star Story Summit: From Sept 22-Oct 1 @DSFilmFest, @MNWebFest, and #CatalystFestival2022 will run back-to-back-to-back to provide access to creators, content, and industry for film, web, and television. LEARN MORE →

THIS WEEKS CLASSES!. DEVELOPING NEW WORK AS AUDIO FICTION W/Ned Donovan. Nov 16th @ 5PM ET.Register>> SCRIPT TO EMMY NOMINATION W/SONJA O'HARA. Nov 15th @ 8PM ET.Register>>

NOVEMBER CLASSES!. DEVELOPING NEW WORK AS AUDIO FICTION W/Ned Donovan.Nov 16th @ 5PM ET.Register>>> SCRIPT TO EMMY NOMINATION W/SONJA O'HARA.Nov 15th @ 8PM ET.Register>>

We want to thank our Institute Director, Nikki Coble & our Mentorship Director, Jennifer Plotzke for their years of dedication and work for Catalyst. We wish them the best on their new endeavors. Please direct your institute and mentorship inquiries to office@catalystories.com.

DEVELOPING NEW WORK AS AUDIO FICTION w/ Guest Artist NED DONONVAN!. Join Ned as he walks through different concepts and styles of Audio Fiction along with tips & tricks to set your project up for success. Thurs, Nov. 16th | 2PM PT/ 5 PM ET.Register >>

LAST CALL!. Tomorrow Best Selling Author J.S. Furlong teaches Novel & Story. Thurs Oct 12.1-3pm ET.Sign Up>>

NEW CLASSES!. Check out our upcoming guests. Pilot Producer & Best-Selling Author: J.S. Furlong, Emmy-nominated writer & The Second City Alum: Holly Wortell, and Entertainment Lawyer & Career Coach, Jim Arnoff!

IP To TV: Conversation w/ bestselling author & Food Network pilot producer, J. S. Furlong. Ask J.S. questions on how she built her business, book series, & fanbase w/ the idea of turning her YA vampire book series into a tv show. TODAY 2PM ET.FREE!.Join >>

ATTENTION LA CREATORS!.Join us for a night of mixing & mingling on Sept. 26th (7-9pm PST) in LA. Make connections, have fun, & learn about all Catalyst has to offer. FREE (drinks & snacks included).Register>> **Attendees must be over 21 with a valid ID**

LIVE TODAY, at 2 PM PT/ 5 PM ET for ENTERTAINMENT INSURANCE: A CONVERSATION w/ JUSTIN ZOLADZ, hosted by SARA HAMILTON!. Why does your production need insurance? What are your risk considerations? Justin & Sara will lead you through these questions & more in our Livestream Chat!

LAST CALL! Don't miss out on this class TOMORROW!.This is a crash course for the TV-loving but plot-averse. Whether your next writer goal is to sell or be staffed, Christina can teach you how to prep your script for the rooms you want to be in. Register >>.

Christina Pumariega is back for her third class! . Whether your next writer goal is to sell or be staffed, Christina can teach you how to prep your script for the rooms you want to be in. Book Your Spot >>.

Meet Whitni Resides! Whitni is a writer/actor/producer that hails from Tennessee and was one of Catalyst’s 2022 Script Competition winners. Learn all about Whitni in this week’s Creator Spotlight: #catalyst #creator #writer #actor #producer @whitnirae

This is a crash course for the TV-loving but plot-averse. We'll identify the trappings of "breaking story" and offer you tools & exercises to approach breaking in a fresh way. Tues. 7/25 at 3 PM PT/ 6 PM ET 2 Hrs.$50 ($37.50 w/Member Discount).Register >>

Catalyst festival entries will close on MONDAY, JULY 24TH for Video, Scripts, Podcasts & Literary. Video | Scripts | Podcasts. Literary. With the WGA guidelines, PITCHWORLD IS BACK! Stay tuned to our socials for submission details.

Announcing our 2022-2023 Mentorship Pairs! Catalyst is proud to have curated a mentorship between writer/director Rachel Goldberg and producer Emma Slade. Learn more about their connection at and the Catalyst Mentorship Program at

THIS FRIDAY!. Join us on Friday July 7th at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET for GOOD BONES: Structure Your Half Hour Pilot For Success with "Ghosts" Writer/Producer Emily Schmidt!. Register >> $50 for Non-Members.Members can apply their code for a 25% discount

Entries close on JULY 24TH. Thanks to our partners & affiliates for sharing their discount codes.@TheEmmys @TheSecondCity @NYWIFT @mnwift @TheMediaU @panonetwork .@CoganDesigns @thejkstudio. After consulting the WGA. PITCHWORLD IS BACK! Watch our socials for submission details.

Join us on Friday July 7th at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET for GOOD BONES: Structure Your Half Hour Pilot For Success with "Ghosts" Writer/Producer Emily Schmidt!. Register >> $50 for Non-Members.Members can apply their code for a 25% discount

Don't miss this great event where our friends Ryan, Reyna, and Owen from Z-Fest talk all about how to make a better short film! Come out for a fun night of Minnesota creative energy. Free to attend. Open to everyone. No RSVP required. Facebook invite>>>

Meet Victoria Main: actress/writer/producer and Duluth, Minnesota native! Check out the THREE series Victoria is currently working on, what sparked her early creativity and the inspiration behind her future memoir title. Read all about Victoria here: