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The Independent Writers' Caucus announces seven new board members including Oscar nominee Meg LeFauve and former WGA President Howard A. Rodman.

IWC member Steve Holbert's horror feature YOU, ME, & EVIL is selected for the University of North Georgia's Micro-Budget Narrative Feature Lab and heads to production.

IWC member Jami Brandli's play THE CAREGIVER'S GUIDE receives a workshop production at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta to strong critical response.

More than a quarter of writers named to The Grey List — a curated collection of pilots and features from writers over forty — are IWC members.

IWC co-chairs James Moorer and Nicola Pittam speak at the 2026 San Francisco Writers' Conference, leading a sold-out Masterclass in Pitching and appearing on multiple panels.

IWC member Terri Coduri Viani's feature DIRTY WATER DOGS begins production in New York City, produced by Wilkidoos Productions in partnership with Cardinal Flix.

IWC member Joey Clift's animated short POW! has qualified for the Academy Awards in the Best Animated Short category, marking a milestone for Native representation in animation.

IWC member Megan J. Wilson's survival thriller AVALANCHE EXPRESS is set to shoot in the Alps in spring 2026, produced by Prestige International Pictures.

IWC member Kathryn Orwig places as Silver Winner at the 2025 Page Awards for her feature PIRATE QUEEN OF THE RED FLAG FLEET, based on the true story of Pirate Queen Ching Shih.