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Storyteller | Senior Development Exec @REDProductionCo | @BIFA_film & @RTS_media Nominated Producer | Visiting Tutor & Alumni of @NFTSFilmTV | Rep @UnitedAgents
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Jul 11, 2022 4 tweets 4 min read
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

directorsnow.com
#Filmmaking (2/3)
Jul 11, 2022 7 tweets 7 min read
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:

#WritingCommunity #ScriptChat (1/6) 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.

bbc.co.uk/writersroom
#WritingCommunity #ScriptChat (2/6)
Jul 10, 2022 25 tweets 29 min read
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.

#WritingCommunity #ScriptChat #Writers 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.

Deadline: 11th July
bfijobsandopportunities.bfi.org.uk
#FilmJobs #TVJobs #ArtsJobs
Oct 30, 2020 87 tweets 69 min read
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.

#writingcommunity #scriptchat #writers First up, the BBC has several script editor & story roles going on Eastenders. More info available here: careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/search