Things have been pretty hectic recently, but here's a thread of #writing competitions, development jobs & #filmmaking opportunities. Please share with anyone who might find it useful.
There's still time to apply to join the @bfinetwork as a Programme & Funding Manager. It's an incredible chance to work with @thealicecabanas & the @BFI team in championing #filmmakers across the UK.
There's several jobs available at @BBCFilm working with the wonderful @_eva_yates. First up, is a Commissioning Exec where you'd help find and nurture the most exciting voices in British cinema.
The second role is Assistant Commissioner where you'd work closely with Director of @BBCFilm
and Commissioning Executives on a wide range of projects in development.
The incredible team over at @FictionComplete are searching for a Development Coordinator to join the team. I'm so envious of anyone who gets the chance to work with the team, as Lockwood & Co is going to be absolutely incredible!
The team over at David Higham Associates are looking for a TV, Film and Stage Agents’ Assistant. Wonderful opportunity for anyone who wants to join the agency side of the creative industries.
The @HappyPrinceTV are looking for a Trainee Drama Assistant to join the team. Having worked on Holding with them, I can say hand on heart it's one of THE loviest teams in TV. Don't miss out!
The lovely @iamdavidpdavis is looking for a Development Coordinator to join 5 Acts Productions. Brilliant opportunity to work with the dev team in crafting stories that champion incredible storytellers
There's a number of Trainee Script Editor roles available at @ITV. I can't stress how vital these roles are for anyone who like me adores working with writers. The deadline is today, so get your applications in quick!
BBC Comedy has created 2 new talent strands aimed at nurturing the next generation of exceptional comedy voices. I've popped the details below, but please note you do need a UK Prod Co involved.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENTS - these will be non-broadcast and aimed at writer/performers to try things out away from audience pressures and broadcast expectation.
Irish production company @danumediagalway are looking for both feature & TV series ideas. Open to drama, horror & psychological thrillers. Full brief & submission details available on the link
The Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) 'Make It In Birmingham' Writing Competition is open to Midlands #writers. Winner will receive mentoring from Steven!
#filmmakers - @thepitch is back and this year is looking to finance 2 short films with a combined budget of £50k alongside a range of training and support.
The @C21Media 'Studio21 Drama Series Script Competition' is back. #writers you have until the 30th September to submit your script for the chance to win a £10k development option and support in pitching your series at Content London!
There's a number of incredible folk over here on Twitter who always go out of their way to champion emerging talent & highlight opportunities for #writers. Absolutely worth following:
Answer in 1,000 words or less, written as poetry, as narrative, as a script for any medium: TV, film, audio or stage, or performed in a two-minute video
The @hive_north are looking for LGBTQ+ scripts for OutStageUs, a showcase of new work to be performed at @The_Lowry. Already got my ticket booked, as it looks like it'll be a fantastic night.
The @anthroplay have teamed up with Escape Bar to bring you: Escape Through Words! A scratch night event held at Escape Bar in Dalston. They're looking for poetry, spoken word & monologues under the theme of "faith"
Similarly, breaking into the film & TV industry as a #director is incredibly tough. It oftens feels like there's an entire set of unwritten rules and no clear career ladder. Fortunately, help is out there! #Filmmaking (1/3)
In-between directing several of the most successful TV dramas & being an all round good egg, @LewisAEA has interviewed numerous directors to ask how they got their first break & advice to new #directors over at @directors_now
The @NFTSFilmTV and @PrimeVideo offer a 12 month course to 6 emerging #directors from underrepresented backgrounds to help take their career to the next level. Each director receives mentoring & support to make a high end short.
They say that you need to read as many scripts as possible as a #writer but getting access to high quality scripts is always tricky. Fortunately these lovely folk are here to save the day:
The @bbcwritersroom should be the first port of call for any aspiring or emerging #writers in the UK. Their website is absolutely packed with useful tips, tricks and script library.
@PhilipShelley1 not only runs 4Screenwriting, one of the best #writing schemes available, but has also created a terrific script library on his website.
Finding #writing opportunities and development jobs has never been easy. So, I’m starting this thread of jobs & script calls out in the hopes it helps level the playing field and may open doors for everyone.