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E-BULLETIN: December 2011

Welcome to the Writers' Factory's E-Bulletin for December 2011.

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

Writers' Factory Feature Film Course
Screen Academy Scotland
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Deadline: 10 January - 7 August 2012

The course takes place over 22 weeks (plus 2 additional 3-week writing breaks), incorporating a mixture of theory and practice. Students are introduced to recent developments in the craft of feature film screenwriting; will participate in project-based story workshops with course peers; and develop and write a first draft of a low budget feature film.

http://bit.ly/qsUPB7

The Writers’ Factory courses have been highly successful in developing screenwriters, many of whom have gone on to produce short film scripts or pursue their interest in writing at Film School. All courses are screen-industry approved and are delivered by experienced screen industry professionals.  Courses offered through the programme include:

Introduction to Screenwriting Express
Run over 2 weekends, this course is designed to help students explore storytelling instincts and the craft of screenwriting and offers the opportunity to develop and write a commercial ten minute film. 

Introduction to Screenwriting
Delivered over 22 weeks, this course is designed to help students develop a range of skills and critical facilities in the field of screenwriting and offers them the opportunity to develop and write a short screenplay.

Feature Film Course
Delivered over 22 weeks, this course is designed to help emerging screenwriters to develop a range of skills in the field of feature film writing and offers them the opportunity to write a feature length screenplay. 

*You must have completed the Introduction To Screenwriting course or have a relevant qualification in order to participate on this course.

Training for Trainers
These courses are open to experienced screenwriters, script consultants and development producers who would like to run courses training emerging writing talent.

Visit www.writersfactory.co.uk for details on current courses

Opportunities

360 Narratives Residency
Playwrights' Studio, Scotland
Location: Scotland
Deadline: 24 January 2012

The residency offers narrative artists the opportunity to work together over a week's residency.

Cutty Sark is offering three emerging Scottish filmmakers the opportunity to attend a film festival of their choice and use these events to their maximum potential, promoting their film projects and establishing industry contacts.

http://bit.ly/uS0snG

The Postgraduate Certificate Screenwriting is an 8 month blended learning course delivered mostly online + 3 workshops in Edinburgh. A student pass to Edinburgh International Film Festival is included. 

http://bit.ly/tPI4yX

RSS is accepting applications from organisations planning film festivals, touring programme of films, or similar audience development activities in areas of cinema under-provision in Scotland. The total fund for this scheme during 2011-12 is £60,000 devolved from the Creative Scotland's Access Investment programme. 

http://bit.ly/u1XKPw

This pioneering screenwriting consultancy service covers the project development of a feature film from initial idea to third draft screenplay. The service consists of extremely practical and extensive online lessons covering the essential areas of craft needed to write a screenplay in any genre.

http://bit.ly/mR5oYh

So you've got a great idea - a sculpture, an installation, a painting, a play, a book, a screenplay or maybe something else - but you need a little money to take your idea from blank page to reality.

Arts Trust of Scotland are here to help. They arrange grants and funding for all kinds of arts projects. 
http://bit.ly/qWU9ZO

Are you the next Debbie Horsfield or Paul Abbott? This development opportunity is for student/recent graduate drama writers.

BBC Writersroom would like to invite students from all departments at each of the BBC North Developing Talent partner organisations to submit their TV drama scripts, to be read and considered by their team of professional readers.

http://bbc.in/rtHX24

BBC London is offering 18-30 year-old IdeasTap members the chance to produce and author a short feature about the Olympics (no longer than two minutes) for potential broadcast on BBC1. The film should be a personal angle on a story, relevant to the 2012 Games or Cultural Olympiad.

http://bit.ly/ujNWKQ

Little Brother Productions is offering a talented new writer £1,000 to develop an original television drama idea of theirs through to treatment stage.

To be eligible, writers must have had one piece of their work professionally produced or, at the very least, have had a professional reading of their work.

http://bbc.in/g5W6PK

Production company Squarebox Yellow - with access to funding and distribution - are searching for their next project. If you have a feature length script you are looking to get produced then please get in touch with them on mara@makingugly.com

http://bit.ly/gPOsz4

The ultimate TV comedy masterclass with one of Britain’s most successful comedy screenwriters. Entrants must be between 18 and 30 years old.

http://bit.ly/stPRTs

FilmG are looking for distinctive, engaging and imaginative films, in Gaelic. You can make your film in any genre on any budget and you DON’T have to be a Gaelic speaker.

There are two separate competitions: one for adults over 18, and one for 12-17 year-olds.

http://filmg.co.uk/en/competition

Events

Writing Retreat with Mandy Haggith
Summer Isles Enterprises
Location: Tanera Mor, Summer Isles
Dates: 1 - 7 September 2012

Escape to the beautiful Isle of Tanera Mòr for a week of space, peace, and inspiration. Award winning novelist and poet Mandy Haggith will lead morning warm-up sessions and mini workshops to reawaken and stimulate your creativity.

http://www.summer-isles.com/creative-courses.asp

The course covers the essentials of playwriting, and the specific demands of different media for dramatic writing.

http://bit.ly/u0IpQj

A series of workshops for film writers, directors and actors for development and feedback.

http://on.fb.me/lRHlPF

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.

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.

http://bit.ly/h9BcMv

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