Mara Brock Akil Announces 2026 Writers’ Colony Cohorts for Emerging Screenwriters

Showrunner Mara Brock Akil has officially announced the selected participants for her 2026 Writers’ Colony, a prestigious residency program dedicated to cultivating talent in the television and film industries. The program, which is divided into summer and autumn cohorts, is hosted at a facility in the West Adams district of Los Angeles. By situating the residency near her production company, story27 Productions, Brock Akil offers participants an immersive, professional environment designed to accelerate their craft. This three-month experience provides emerging storytellers with a unique opportunity to refine their screenwriting skills within a functioning creative hub. The initiative underscores Brock Akil’s commitment to fostering the next generation of creative voices, offering a vital bridge between aspiring writers and the professional industry. As the summer session is already underway and the autumn group prepares to begin, the program continues to stand as a significant influence in modern screenwriting development.