Four Stories Fellow

Four Stories Fellow — Paid PSA Film Fellowship

Organization: Fourddo
In Collaboration With: The Good Services Lab at Harvard’s Bloomberg Center for Cities
Additional Partners: Emerson College, Sundance Institute
Advisory Council: Sony and Netflix Advisors
Location: Hybrid (Boston-based)
Timeline: June – August 2026
Commitment: 10-Week Fellowship
Compensation: Paid Fellowship + Production Support

Ideal For:

Young creatives ages 16–25 interested in filmmaking, storytelling, media, journalism, civic engagement, creative production, and community impact.

About Four Stories

Four Stories is a paid 10-week filmmaking fellowship created by Fourddo in collaboration with the Good Services Lab at Harvard’s Bloomberg Center for Cities.

The fellowship supports four young creatives in developing and producing original 3–5 minute PSA-style short films rooted in civic and social issues impacting their communities—housing, education, violence prevention, mental health, public health, climate justice, and more.

Selected fellows enter with a story they want to tell and move through the full filmmaking process: writing, development, fundraising, casting, production, post-production, and premiere.

Each fellow is paired with:

A civic mentor (community leader, advocate, policymaker, organizer)

A filmmaker mentor (director, producer, editor, or creative professional)

The program ends with a public premiere and civic dialogue event in Boston.

We believe young people are not future storytellers—they are the storytellers now.

What You’ll Do

As a Four Stories Fellow, you will create your own original PSA short film and participate in weekly workshops, mentorship sessions, and collaborative production experiences.

Responsibilities Include:

Develop and pitch your original film concept

Participate in weekly virtual + in-person fellowship sessions

Collaborate with mentors, filmmakers, and community leaders

Complete story development, pre-production, and production planning

Film and edit your PSA project with support from the fellowship team

Participate in feedback sessions, peer review, and networking opportunities

Premiere your final project publicly at the end of the fellowship

You do not need professional film experience—just a strong idea, perspective, and willingness to create.

Who You Are

We’re looking for fellows who are:

Ages 16–25 and Boston-based (or able to participate locally)

Passionate about storytelling, film, media, or creative expression

Interested in civic and social issues impacting their communities

Excited to collaborate and grow creatively

Reliable, communicative, and able to commit to the full 10-week fellowship

We care more about your perspective and story than your technical experience.

What You’ll Receive

Paid fellowship stipend

Mentorship from filmmakers + civic leaders

Equipment access and production support

Networking opportunities and city outings

Access to workshops and creative resources

A public premiere for your final film

Even if you are not selected as one of the four fellows, there may still be opportunities to support on production crews and participate in networking experiences.