Your hometown story could be
someone’s next great discovery.
At Hometown, we value the spark of a great story—and the creative work that helps it grow. Bring us the people, places, and possibilities you can’t stop thinking about.
Bring us your story
STORIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A nation built by people. A history full of stories.
OVERLOOKED LIVES. FRESH PERSPECTIVES.
Bring us the patriots, preachers, pioneers, and ordinary people whose choices helped shape a nation. We’re drawn to courage under pressure, meaningful relationships, and hope earned through hardship.
These people are starting points. Your discovery may be the story we haven’t heard.
With little formal schooling, Sherman rose from a practical trade to help shape the new republic. His part in the compromise over congressional representation offers a story of patience, conviction, and the difficult work of bringing people together.
What does it take to hold a divided room together?
Historical backgroundPeter and Frederick Muhlenberg disagreed about a minister’s place in the Revolution. Peter became a Continental general; Frederick became the first Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Their different paths offer a deeply personal story of brotherhood, faith, and duty.
When your country calls, what does your conscience ask of you?
Historical backgroundA Black Revolutionary War veteran, Haynes became an ordained Congregational minister and served a largely white congregation for decades. His life invites a story about faith, belonging, and a community’s responsibility to the ideals of liberty.
How do you help a community live up to the freedom you defended?
Historical backgroundAn enslaved man serving as a spy for the American cause, James supplied intelligence during the Yorktown campaign. After the war, he still had to petition for his own freedom. His story joins the suspense of espionage with a profoundly personal struggle for independence.
What does independence mean when you are still waiting for your own?
Historical backgroundA playwright, satirist, and political writer, Warren used her pen and her relationships to advance the revolutionary cause. Her life offers a compelling female perspective on the ideas, private loyalties, and public convictions that shaped the nation.
How far can one voice travel when it refuses to stay silent?
Historical background
CONVICTION. SERVICE. COMMUNITY.
We welcome stories of spiritual leaders and everyday believers whose convictions moved them to serve, sacrifice, and stand beside their neighbors.
Show us the person, the challenge,
and what it cost to do the right thing.
A DIFFERENT CHAPTER
Daniel Boone · Davy Crockett · Benjamin Franklin
A well-known life can still hold an overlooked chapter. We welcome a distinctive, historically grounded perspective that gives audiences a new way to understand the person behind the legend.
YOUR STORY COULD BE THE NEXT DISCOVERY
We’re looking for master storytellers who understand the cinematic medium—who reveal character through image, action, and emotion.
Don’t let an assumed budget limit your vision. Bring us a compelling story with the power to change lives.
Bring us your storyScreenplays, treatments & exceptional written concepts welcome.
FEATURE FILMS & SERIES · PG-13 PREFERRED
Great historical storytelling starts with good research. Include your principal sources and distinguish documented events from creative interpretation.
Some stories arrive camera-ready. Others need a collaborator, a clearer direction, or time to find their voice. We welcome strong scripts, compelling treatments, and exceptional concepts with a meaningful connection to America’s hometowns.
For projects that fit the Hometown Fund slate, we can explore development needs and the right creative next steps together. Selection and development support are considered project by project.
Get to know the Hometown FundA clear logline, a short synopsis, and a script, treatment, or written concept. Camera-ready screenplays are preferred; a remarkable early idea is welcome.
Share concept art or a pitch deck if available. Tell us about directors and actors, clearly distinguishing confirmed attachments from discussions or wish lists.
What would make this project stronger? Story development, packaging, a creative collaborator, or a clearer path toward production? Help us see your next step.
Use the official resources below to choose the appropriate registration path for your work. These services are separate from your Hometown submission.
Submitting a script or treatment? See the Copyright Office’s Performing Arts guidance. Registration questions should go to the relevant office or your legal adviser. WGAW Registry FAQ ↗
Create your submission brief, review it, then upload it with your project materials.