Opportunities

Dreamfusion seeking experienced screenwriter for feature (paid)

April 18, 2017 / Leave a Comment / Jobs, Opportunities / By

Experienced screenwriter wanted for feature film script development Dreamfusion production company is seeking a screenwriter with writing credits on at least one released feature and/or writer credits for a televised drama, to develop an existing treatment into a screenplay for a feature-length film. They  are planning a feature film drama to be shot in the …

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Free online screenwriting course with Future Learn/ Uni of East Anglia

April 18, 2017 / Leave a Comment / Education, Opportunities, Writing Workshops / By

Screenplays form the starting point for most dramatic films, the essential work from which all other filmmaking flows. All of the tender romance, terrifying action and memorable lines begin at the screenwriter’s desk.The  University of East Anglia’s School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing have built this course with instructors and recent alumni from their …

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Aberdeen Performing Arts seeking submissions for scratch night

April 18, 2017 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

Aberdeen Performing Arts is seeking script submissions for their next Scratch Night on 24 May 2017. The theme is ‘revolution’. They would like to hear your new work around revolution, revolt, uprising and breaking free. Scripts must be no longer than 10 minutes long and written for between one and three characters. Chosen scripts will be rehearsed in …

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Class Dismissed Sketch Writing Initiative with CCBC and BBC Writersroom

April 18, 2017 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

CBBC and BBC Writersroom are joining forces in a talent search to find new sketch writers.  If you can write funny for young fans of comedy, tap in to the unique world of Class Dismissed and capture the tone of the show then they want to hear from you. “Class Dismissed is entering its third …

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BBC Writersroom COMEDY Script Room 2017 open for submissions

April 18, 2017 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

BBC Writersroom’s regular window for unsolicited scripts is open between 10am on Monday 17thApril 2017 and 5pm on Monday 15th May 2017 for Comedy scripts (TV, film, radio, stage or online). “This year we are asking writers to tell us which 10 consecutive pages of their script to read first. Which 10 pages do you think …

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Sterts Theatre One Act Play Writing Competition 2017 (entry £7, prize £40)

April 18, 2017 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

  Sterts Theatre are looking for an original 25-35 minute one act play for up to four adult actors to be performed in a studio space  for their 2017 playwriting competition. Plays can be on any theme. Prizes: £100 first prize and your play performed in Sterts studio. Two runners up will each receive a …

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Masterclass: Re-writing your Play with Lisa Goldman

April 18, 2017 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities / By

Led by Lisa Goldman, author of The No Rules Handbook for Writers, this intensive weekend masterclass will give you the skills, confidence and focus to sustain you through your next draft. You will scrutinise what is and isn’t working in your script, solve issues of craft and process and deepen your understanding of writing.  Packed …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 14 April 2017

April 24, 2017 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities, Weekly Round-up / By

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Be inspired by music and write a movie in ten weeks with Screen Arts Institute (Fee: £1,496)

April 12, 2017 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities, Writing Workshops / By

Write a movie in ten weeks flat with the The Screen Arts Institute Knock it Out course on Monday evenings 7-10pm at the BFI Southbank, London, from 8 May-10 July 2017. The SAI says the story development & speed writing course is inspired by “whatever music does it for you; Stormzy, Jamie XX, Gabriel Yared, …

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Opportunities – Pick of the Week: Tamasha seeks diverse shorts for comedy scratch night at Soho Theatre

April 19, 2017 / Leave a Comment / Opportunities, Pick of the Week / By

Each week we look through our pile of writing opportunities to pick out one we think is particularly worth your time. It could be an innovative brief, great prize money, a high-profile company, or just plain fun. This week’s pick: Tamasha seeks diverse shorts for comedy scratch night at Soho Theatre Description: applications are open for …

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