This competition is open to all writers, resident in the UK or of UK citizenship. The extracts must be television screenplays or episodes from an original series on any subject and of any genre but MUST reflect the diversity in
society.
They are NOT accepting film or sitcom, radio, theatre, magazine or game show format.
The Prize includes three projects to be showcased at an event at BAFTA, becoming part of the BAFTA Rocliffe Alumni, which gives you access to bespoke and exclusive masterclasses and industry introductions offering a wide range of development opportunities including mini-forum workshops and support. Selected writers are offered a full-length script report of their redrafted script six weeks post event so they can incorporate notes. BAFTA & Rocliffe are looking for new talent that shows real potential to be supported and developed. Read our FAQs for more answers.
How to enter: download an application form and read the full guidelines here. Applicants must be available to attend a London event on 21st April 2015, if selected.
Entry fees:
- Email submissions – £21
- Email submissions with feedback – £51
- Paper submissions – £11
- Paper submissions with feedback £41
Payments can be made online or by sending a cheque.
Deadline: Final Deadline 28th February 2015
Source: London Comedy Writers Newsletter