“I credit a lot of the emotional impact and resonance of the movie to what we were able to find through the Labs.” For #FiFellow Adam Meeks, the journey to ‘Union County’, his first feature, starring Will Poulter and Noah Centineo, included the 2023 Screenwriting Lab and Fast Track finance market. Based on the opioid epidemic in Ohio, Meeks took the time to develop relationships with people in an Adult Recovery Court system, helping shape a recovery story that feels authentic Ready to take your script further? The 2027 Screenwriting Lab is accepting applications through August 31. Discover Meeks’ journey + apply at the link in bio. ✍: John Squire