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Glasgow Film Festival 2011 - Call for Entries
Glasgow Film Festival
Location: Glasgow, UK
Early Bird Deadline: 31 July 2010
Deadline: 29 October 2010

The Glasgow Film Festival is now accepting submissions for 2011. The Festival will run from 17-27 February, in venues across Glasgow. Co-Directors Allison Gardner and Allan Hunter are hard at work selecting a programme that will build on the Festival's success and growing international reputation. The films received as submissions are a vital part of that programme.

Booking forms and further information can be found online at www.glasgowfilmfestival.org.uk/submissions

MA Screenwriting - Applications Open
Edinburgh Napier University
Location: Edinburgh

A challenging programme for aspiring film, television and interactive screenwriters wanting to develop their creative skills

The MA Screenwriting programme is offered on a full-time or part-time basis and aims to equip you with the creative, professional and technical knowledge and craft skills required by the professional screenwriter across a range of film, television and interactive media. There are regular masterclasses and visits from professionals working at the highest level in the film, television and interactive screen industries. Although there is a substantial taught element the programme has a strong project-based emphasis and you are expected to write a number of proposals, treatments and scripts, of varying lengths and in a variety of genres, thus developing a range of skills and experience as well as a substantial portfolio of work.

For more details on the Part-Time course, visit http://www.courses.napier.ac.uk/W54708.htm

For more details on the Full-Time course, visit http://www.courses.napier.ac.uk/W54707.htm

Gaelic Writers: Interested in Writing for Television Drama?
Glasgow Caledonian University
Location: Glasgow

Glasgow Caledonian University offers a one year M.A. in Television Fiction Writing. The course has the support of Shed Productions and several scholarships from the television industry. This year there are 2 full scholarships for Gaelic writers.

For more information, visit http://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/television-fiction-writing-8997.php?loc=uk

First Sparks
This funding is open to writers looking to work with a recognised industry script editor or mentor to develop either a treatment or a script for a feature film.

The funding is to support the editor or mentor to work with the writer to develop a project; it is not to cover writer fees. The applicant is the writer and they must name the editor or mentor they wish to work with on the application, including details of their experience and why they have been chosen. If the applicant cannot name a mentor/editor and the project is of quality, Screen Yorkshire will help with finding and selecting such a person.

Awards are up to £1,500 for script development, with a smaller amount expected for treatment development and projects that have already reached draft stage.

Spark Plus ( Strand One)
Spark Plus is a fund for Yorkshire and Humber based producers and production companies looking to work with Yorkshire and Humber writers to develop feature projects.

Strand One funding is to support the writer, it is not to cover producer fees or overheads. The applicant is the producer and they must name the writer on the application, including details of why they wish to work with them and their intentions for the project once developed.


	Factory News Upcoming Writers' Factory events Opportunities Screen writing competitions and other opportunities Events Screen writing events and classes	E-BULLETIN: August 2010 Welcome to the Writers' Factory's E-Bulletin for August 2010. These monthly bulletins contain information about future Writers' Factory courses as well as information relevant to screen writers across the UK and internationally. The Writers' Factory E-Bulletin is divided into three sections: Factory News, Opportunities and Events. We would appreciate any feedback you have on our E-bulletin and if you have any information that you would like circulated to our subscribers, please email this to info@writersfactory.co.uk by the end of the first week of each month.
	Factory News About The Writers' Factory Writers' Factory : Feature Film Course Writers' Factory: Introduction to Screenwriting-Express! Course Writers' Factory: Introduction to Screenwriting Course Writers' Factory: Feature Film Course Read more... Opportunities Glasgow Film Festival 2011 - Call for Entries MA Screenwriting - Applications Open Gaelic Writers: Interested in Writing for Television Drama? First Sparks/Sparks Plus - Screen Yorkshire Read more... Events Edinburgh International Television Festival Online Feature Film Writing Course Screenwriting Secrets Creative Scotland Launch - Sign Up for Updates Glasgow Film Festival's Great Scots On Tour Programme ScreenGRAB - Available Online Dublin Writers' Group - New Writers Welcome Euroscript - Screenwriting Courses and Events Read more
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	The Writers’ Factory receives investment from Creative Scotland and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland are coordinating the programme. For more information about The Writers' Factory, please visit the website www.writersfactory.co.uk
	Writers Factory: Feature Film Course Eleanor Yule/Scottish Screenwriters Location: CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow Dates: 30 March - 24 August 2010 This long-awaited 22 week intensive evening class will have its first run at the CCA in Glasgow in Spring 2010. Devised by UK screenwriting guru Phil Parker and intended for committed screenwriters, the course is heavily workshop based and includes new thinking on the craft, particularly relating to the central importance of genre and theme. The workload for participants will be significant throughout the 22 weeks, the aim being to move from idea to completed rough draft feature film screenplay within a supportive developmental environment. Ideally, participants will begin the course with a new idea rather than reworking extant material. The course will be taught by writer, director Eleanor Yule in collaboration with Scottish Screenwriters. Cost: £550 Scottish Screenwriters are administering this course and if you have any query about eligibility, or would like to enquire about participation please contact Jerry Brannigan jerry@passengerproductions.co.uk or John McShane mcshane.john@gmail.com Writers Factory: Introduction to Screenwriting - Express! Course *Dumfries and Galloway Council's Film Officer* Location: Hillcrest House, Station Road, Wigtown DG8 9EU Dates: 25th & 26th September and 2nd & 3rd October 2010, 10am-6pm Start telling stories and study the craft of screenwriting with this well-established introductory course during the Wigtown Book Festival. Develop your ideas into stories on this intensive double weekend course. Start telling stories and study the craft of screenwriting with this well-established introductory course during the Wigtown Book Festival. Develop your ideas into stories on this intensive double weekend course. Cost: £250 For more information or to book a place on the course, please visit the website www.rbcft.co.uk or contact Alice Stilgoe, Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Film Officer, on 01387 263094 or alice.stilgoe@dumgal.gov.uk Writers Factory: Introduction to Screenwriting Course *Edinburgh Skillset Screen and Media Academy Scotland* Location: Screen Academy Scotland Production Centre, Edinburgh Dates: 7th October 2010 - 24th March 2011, 6-8pm The UK Film Council commissioned the Writers Factory syllabus to provide writers with foundation skills in screenwriting, and it’s now a well-established part of Scotland’s creative writing landscape. The course takes place over 22 weeks and encourages you to explore more fully your storytelling instincts, study the craft of screenwriting, workshop with your peers, and develop and write a commercial ten-minute film. It’s delivered by multi-award winning Edinburgh-based film and television producer, screenwriter and experienced Writers’ Factory lecturer, Nigel R. Smith. Trained at the Media Business School in Spain and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the US, Nigel’s many and varied credits include children’s space adventure sitcom Intergalactic Kitchen and Tartan Shorts, Cry for Bobo, for the BBC. Cost: £250 (£200 concession) To book or for further information, please email info@screenacademyscotland.ac.uk or visit http://www.screenacademyscotland.ac.uk/content/oct-7th-writers-factory-introduction-screenwriting-22-weeks Writers' Factory: Feature Film Course Edinburgh Skillset Screen and Media Academy Scotland Location: Screen Academy Scotland Production Centre Dates: 12 October 2010 - 29 March 2011, 6-8pm This long-awaited 22 week intensive evening class will have its first run at ESSAMA in early autumn 2010. The aim of this course is to move from idea to completed Rough Draft feature film screenplay within a supportive developmental environment. You must either have completed the Writers’ Factory Introduction to Screenwriting course or the Edinburgh Skillset Screen & Media Academy PGCert or Masters screenwriting programmes. A short sample of your screenwriting will also be required. The workload for participants will be significant throughout the 22 weeks, the aim being to move from idea to completed Rough Draft feature film screenplay within a supportive developmental environment. Ideally, participants will begin the course with a new idea rather than reworking extant material Cost: £600 (£480 concession) For further information, please email info@screenacademyscotland.ac.uk or visit http://www.screenacademyscotland.ac.uk/content/oct-12th-writers-factory-feature-film-course
	Opportunities
	Glasgow Film Festival 2011 - Call for Entries *Glasgow Film Festival* Location: Glasgow, UK Early Bird Deadline: 31 July 2010 Deadline: 29 October 2010 The Glasgow Film Festival is now accepting submissions for 2011. The Festival will run from 17-27 February, in venues across Glasgow. Co-Directors Allison Gardner and Allan Hunter are hard at work selecting a programme that will build on the Festival's success and growing international reputation. The films received as submissions are a vital part of that programme. Booking forms and further information can be found online at www.glasgowfilmfestival.org.uk/submissions MA Screenwriting - Applications Open Edinburgh Napier University Location: Edinburgh A challenging programme for aspiring film, television and interactive screenwriters wanting to develop their creative skills The MA Screenwriting programme is offered on a full-time or part-time basis and aims to equip you with the creative, professional and technical knowledge and craft skills required by the professional screenwriter across a range of film, television and interactive media. There are regular masterclasses and visits from professionals working at the highest level in the film, television and interactive screen industries. Although there is a substantial taught element the programme has a strong project-based emphasis and you are expected to write a number of proposals, treatments and scripts, of varying lengths and in a variety of genres, thus developing a range of skills and experience as well as a substantial portfolio of work. For more details on the Part-Time course, visit http://www.courses.napier.ac.uk/W54708.htm For more details on the Full-Time course, visit http://www.courses.napier.ac.uk/W54707.htm Gaelic Writers: Interested in Writing for Television Drama? Glasgow Caledonian University Location: Glasgow Glasgow Caledonian University offers a one year M.A. in Television Fiction Writing. The course has the support of Shed Productions and several scholarships from the television industry. This year there are 2 full scholarships for Gaelic writers. For more information, visit http://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/television-fiction-writing-8997.php?loc=uk First Sparks/Sparks Plus *Screen Yorkshire* Location: Yorkshire/Humber, UK Deadline: 3 September 2010 First Sparks This funding is open to writers looking to work with a recognised industry script editor or mentor to develop either a treatment or a script for a feature film. The funding is to support the editor or mentor to work with the writer to develop a project; it is not to cover writer fees. The applicant is the writer and they must name the editor or mentor they wish to work with on the application, including details of their experience and why they have been chosen. If the applicant cannot name a mentor/editor and the project is of quality, Screen Yorkshire will help with finding and selecting such a person. Awards are up to £1,500 for script development, with a smaller amount expected for treatment development and projects that have already reached draft stage. Spark Plus ( Strand One) Spark Plus is a fund for Yorkshire and Humber based producers and production companies looking to work with Yorkshire and Humber writers to develop feature projects. Strand One funding is to support the writer, it is not to cover producer fees or overheads. The applicant is the producer and they must name the writer on the application, including details of why they wish to work with them and their intentions for the project once developed. To find out more and to apply, http://screenyorkshire.co.uk/news/news-archive/call-for-applications-from-writers-producers
	Events
	Edinburgh International Television Festival *Media Guardian* Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Dates: 27-29 August 2010 The essential annual event for everyone working in television, the Edinburgh International Television Festival is committed to the development of new talent. The wide ranging programme involves keynote lectures, preview screenings, masterclasses, interviews and networking parties which make for a stimulating Festival weekend. For further details, visit http://www.mgeitf.co.uk/home/mgeitf.aspx Online Feature Film Writing Course Edinburgh Skillset Screen and Media Academy Scotland Location: Screen Academy Scotland Production Centre Dates: 4 September 2010 - 30 June 2011 This online feature film writing course is aimed at scriptwriters who would prefer to work online rather in a classroom situation. The course focuses on rigorous, tutor-based script consultation from idea to draft screenplay. There will also be an opportunity at Edinburgh International Film Festival in June 2011 for students to pitch their scripts to industry professionals. The aim of the course is to provide concrete, practical feedback at six crucial milestones of script development and to anchor that feedback through the use of course literature, online lessons and exercises and peer support. For further information, please email info@screenacademyscotland.ac.uk or visit http://www.screenacademyscotland.ac.uk/content/4th-sept-feature-film-screenwriting-online-10months Screenwriting Secrets *Biggar Little Arts Festival* Location: Biggar, Scotland Date: 16 October 2010 Ever wondered how stories are created for your favourite films or TV dramas? Maybe you're interested in turning a story idea of your own into a short film script? Then screenwriter and creative writing teacher David Bishop's inspiring workshop is for you. It offers insight into how films and TV dramas tell stories, and reveals a few secret tricks of the trade. You will also create an idea for a short film and get feedback on it. For further information, visit http://www.biggar-little-festival.com/html/index.php Creative Scotland Launch - Sign Up for Updates Creative Scotland Location: Scotland, UK Creative Scotland was officially launched on Thursday 1st July Building on the work of Scottish Screen and the Scottish Arts Council, Creative Scotland is the new organisation for the development of the screen, creative and arts industries across Scotland. For the latest news, visit the Creative Scotland website and sign up for regular updates www.creativescotland.org.uk/index.php/sign-up/ Glasgow Film Festival's Great Scots on Tour Programme *Glasgow Film Festival* Location: Glasgow, Scotland Great Scots on Tour was one of the strands of this year's Glasgow Film Festival in February 2010. The Festival attracted record numbers, many of whom came to see films and events which were flying the flag for Scotland. The Festival is proud to announce the following choice of titles, and invites venues to act as hosts for this programme. The programme consists of Gregory's Girl, William McLaren: An Artist Out of Time, The First Movie, and Burning: Mogwai. For more information and details of how to book, visit www.glasgowfilmfestival.org.uk/greatscotsontour ScreenGRAB - Available Online *Edinburgh ScreenWORKS* Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Issue 1 of screenGRAB, Edinburgh screenWORKS' new monthly film and digital media e-mag is now available online. It features articles, reviews, competitions and more. To find out more visit http://edinburghscreenworks.co.uk/505-2/ For more information, contact info@edinburghscreenworks.co.uk Dublin Writers' Group - New Writers Welcome *Dublin Playwrights and Screenwriters Group* Location: Dublin, Ireland Dublin Playwrights and Screenwriters Group meets every two weeks to discuss stage and screenwriting and what's going on in the writing world. Those who think a group would help their writing are invited to visit to see if they wish to join. For more information, contact the group via the Irish Playwrights and Screenwriters Guild at info@script.ie Screenwriting Courses and Events *Euroscript* Location: London Dates: Ongoing Euroscript’s goal is to facilitate the production of highest quality marketable screenplays for film and television. Euroscript comprises a team of experienced and diverse industry professionals including producers, working screenwriters, script consultants and film-makers Training is at the heart of the Euroscript programme. They offer a wide range of courses and events to help develop your screenwriting, marketing and networking skills no matter your level, using experienced industry practitioners giving personal feedback on your work. Euroscript offer a diverse range of: Day and Weekend Courses, Evening Courses, Project Development Workshops and Free Events For all upcoming courses and events, please view the Euroscript monthly calendar http://www.euroscript.co.uk/calendar.html
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