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E-BULLETIN: November 2011

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

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Factory News

Writers' Factory Feature Film Course
Writers' Factory
Location: GMAC, Glasgow
Deadline: 23 November 2011 - 6 June 2012

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 existing material. Perfect for participants who have already completed the sister course, ’Introduction to Screenwriting’ or writers already experienced in writing short film scripts.

Writer and director Eleanor Yule, in collaboration with GMAC, will teach the course.

Email marissa@g-mac.co.uk for an application form and schedule of workshop dates.

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

Edinburgh International Film Festival - call for submissions
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Deadline: 12 December 2011

Have you recently completed a feature film or short? Want to see your film on the big screen, have industry people buzzing about it and press heralding it?

The Edinburgh International Film Festival seeks to present the most innovative and adventurous developments in world cinema, to bring worthy filmmakers to local and worldwide attention, and to provide a centre for discussion of their work.

http://bit.ly/tD5HFy

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

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

If you want to write television, film or even a novel,  this competition is not for you. If you are still reading, then you might be what the Immersive Writing Lab is looking for. Can you create a storyworld - a world that the characters, story and most importantly the audience can get lost in?

The winning writer will have their storyworld  developed, with an initial £6,000 development fund.  

http://bbc.in/q5OCZQ

Are you a writer, performer or comedian? BBC Comedy are searching for the next generation of comedy talent for Jesting About 2: Funny Gets Serious  which is being held in Newcastle.

http://bbc.in/vkCLPd

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

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

Events

360 Narratives Residency
Playwrights' Studio, Scotland
Location: Stirling, Scotland
Dates: 19 - 20 November 2011, Open Weekend; 19 - 25 March, Intensive Residency

Applications for Residency open next week. Details will be posted online.

360 Narratives - a safe haven for professional writers to explore other forms of writing. Be challenged, collaborate and create new ideas and projects with your peers. Working in teams, writers from different fields will collaborate to develop ideas and projects reproducible in two or more forms e.g. a book and a film, a game and a comic, a children’s picture book and a play, etc. The programme consists of:

• an open weekend collaboration event to meet fellow writers; a written application process to attend the residency; a deeply immersive week long residency;
• a supported approach to industry in whatever ways are appropriate to your projects.

It all starts on Saturday 19th November in Stirling at an Open Weekend. Deadline for signing up is 15th November

http://bit.ly/jzHqm2

The first UK script reading course to place equal emphasis on the skills required to find paid script reading jobs, as well as write quality script analysis.

http://bit.ly/ubU3sy

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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