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Programming began June 10 for the summer session and will begin Sept. 2 for the fall session.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=3905\">LISTEN: James Corden Reunites \u2018Late Late Show\u2019 Team for Fox\u2019s \u2018After Hours\u2019 World Cup Show<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe three-month screenwriting residency is based in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, next door to Brock Akil\u2019s story27 Productions company. During the program, each selected writer workshops scripts and has conversations with entertainment professionals to prepare for careers in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tEach cohort consists of four emerging writers. At the Colony, the cohorts will participate in workshops, build career-driven relationships and pitch ideas to fellow writers. Brock Akil at present is shepherding the Netflix series \u201cForever.\u201d Her long resume in TV and film includes the series \u201cGirlfriends,\u201d \u201cThe Game\u201d and \u201cBeing Mary Jane.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe summer cohort includes Nicole Schwegman, former U.S. Navy Commander and White House press official who recently worked as showrunner assistant on \u201cWatson\u201d (CBS); Spencer Jamison, filmmaker and 2026 Film Independent Episodic Lab Fellow; Nagee Brown, writer and producer; and Justin Casselle, award-winning writer-director.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=3903\">Anthony Hopkins Signed by Decca Classics; First Album of Music Composed by Oscar-Winning Actor Set for August Release<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe fall cohort consists of Charlie T. 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