The CAPE List
For the fourth year in a row, the Black List is proud to partner with CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) to create the latest edition of the CAPE List!
Selected CAPE List scripts will include a protagonist with Asian and/or Pacific Islander heritage, and must include authentic, accurate and inclusive Asian and Pacific Islander representation that if removed, would significantly alter or affect the story. Only feature film scripts are eligible for the 2024 CAPE List.
Writers, filmmakers, and creators are invited to submit a feature film script for consideration by uploading it to The Black List website beginning on February 28, 2024.
Fee Waivers:
400 fee waivers are available to submitting writers thanks to AMC Networks! When submitting your script for CAPE List consideration, you will be able to apply for one fee waiver per submitting writer.
Fee waivers will be equally distributed across all 2024 diversity lists and distributed at the discretion of diversity list partners, AMC Networks and the Black List. Please follow the link below for more information about how to apply for a diversity list fee waiver.
CAPE List Requirements:
Only feature film scripts are eligible for the 2024 CAPE List.
Scripts should feature a protagonist of Asian and/or Pacific Islander (Native Hawaiian, Pasifika, and Maori included) heritage.
Scripts must include authentic, accurate and inclusive Asian and Pacific Islander representation that if removed, it would significantly alter or affect the story.
Any genre/kind of story is eligible and will be considered.
All levels of experience considered for submitting writers.
Timeline:
Submissions will be open from February 28, 2024 until July 1, 2024.
Writers selected for the CAPE List will be notified of their placement in late summer 2024 with a public announcement to follow.
The Black List is excited to partner with CAPE for the fourth annual CAPE List and celebrate the most exciting, Asian and Pacific Islander-inclusive projects and emerging creative voices! We will notify selected writers directly - thank you for your patience in the meantime.