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SCRIPT NEWS - October 2005
RACHEL
TAYLOR'S PLAY ON BBC RADIO 4 THIS MONTH ...
Tune
in on Friday October 14 at 2.15pm to hear 'The
Ballad of Frankie Banks' written by Script's Administrator,
Rachel Taylor.
Directed
by Kate Chapman at BBC Birmingham, the cast includes
actor Paul Kaye (from BBC tv series 'Two Thousand
Acres of Sky', recent film, 'It's all gone Pete
Tong' and formerly celebrity interviewer, Dennis
Pennis).
SCRIPT
WRITERS JOIN BRUMMIEWOOD 3
Seven
out of the eight writers selected to write screenplays
for Brummiewood 3 are connected with Script, as
follows:
Tabasam
Haseen (a graduate of our LEAP project)
Helen
Brady (Small Screen visions graduate)
Ali
Oxtoby (Small Screen visions graduate)
Christine
Watkins (produced by Foursight in our collaboration
with them)
Claire
Ingham (Project Manager and lead tutor for Small
Screen Visions)
Yvonne
Brissett (a Script Board Member)
Alex
Jones (an ex-Board member of Script)
Marie
Paule Graham isn't connected with Script but if
you know her, tell her to register with us!
Congratulations
to all. We look forward to seeing their films
in 2006.
Brummiewood
is a collaboration between producers Dreamfinder
and the Birmingham School of Acting. Find out
more details from www.bsa.uce.ac.uk
or www.dreamfinder.net
SCRIPT
AND NEW THEATRE WORKS INVITATION TO WRITERS
New Theatre Works and Script
would like to invite writers interested in Docu-Drama
to attend one of two 'stimulus days' for their
new project, "What Did You Do in the War,
Granny?"
The
project is inspired by Bill Law's book published
in 2003, In the Munitions: Women at War
in Herefordshire, a book of reminiscences
of women who worked during the second world war
at the Rotherwas factory in Hereford - the biggest
munitions factory in the country an one of the
best kept secrets...
The intention is to create a unique
form of performed dramatic docu-drama involving
three generations of the Herefordshire community.
The play will be produced by New Theatre Works
and performed at the Courtyard Theatre, Hereford
from 16 - 21 October 2006. It is hoped to develop
it into an ambitious site-specific piece actually
in and around the disused factory and shell-filling
areas.
The
stimulus days will focus on creative elements
of the project and will include a panel discussion
led by New Theatre Works Director, Ellie Parker
with the writer Bill Laws. There will also be
a viewing of some film material pertaining to
the subject, hired from the Imperial War Museum.
In order to be considered for one
of the stimulus days, writers must complete the
application form
and submit a CV, together with a short
expression of interest in the project (1 page
only) by 30 November 2005 to
the Script address.
Stimulus days will take place on
8 March 2006 in Birmingham and 4
April 2006 in Hereford.
Up to
12 writers will be invited to attend each of the
stimulus days. Writers will then be asked to submit
a sample first scene and a synopsis or treatment
by 1st June 2006.
SCRIPT
AND RAW EDGE LAUNCH MONOLOGUE COMPETITION
This
autumn will see Script and Raw Edge magazine launching
a brand new dramatic monologue writing competition
to celebrate the magazine's 10th anniversary.
The
winning monologue will be no more than ten minutes
long and will be published on the Script website,
as well as in Raw Edge magazine, next year.
Writers
need to live or work in the West Midlands.
Click here
for full details and an application form.
Deadline
for entries: 31 January 2006
BIG
BRUM PRESENT BRAND NEW BOND
A
valuable collaboration between an exciting company
committed to Theatre In Education and one of this
country's greatest living dramatists is to begin
touring to West Midlands schools in October.
The
Under Room is the fifth collaboration of Big Brum
and Edward Bond and is also coming to MAC in November.
November
7, 8 2005.
8.00
pm.
For
tickets contact MAC on 0121 440 3838 or see their
website
For
more information about the work of Big Brum see
their website.
UP
CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH SWAN PLAYWRIGHTS
Swan
Playwrights, in association with The Nonentities
of The Rose Theatre, present a "miscellany
of monologues".
With
dramaturgy and direction by Martin Drury and Dympna
Jardine, all the writing and acting talent is
local to Worcestershire.
The
performances run from Wednesday 26 October
to Sunday November at four studio venues
in Worcester, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove and Malvern.
For
more details of the line up visit the Swan Playwrights
website.
MORE
SCREENINGS FOR SCRIPT/LIGHTHOUSE DIGITAL SHORT:
JAMES POGSON'S "PARALLEL LINES"
FESTIVAL DATES
Written
by James Pogson and
Directed by Harmage Singh Kalirai, 'Parallel Lines'
can be seen at the following festivals:
International
Black Media Festival - 8 October 2005
Phoenix Picture House Cinema, Oxford
http://www.ibmf.net/
FILMid
2005: the tic short film festival 2005 - 17 &
18 October
Millenium
Point, Birmingham
http://www.tic.ac.uk/FILMMid/
Bradford
Film Festival - 3 to 18 March 2006
http://www.nmpft.org.uk/bff/2006/
DON'T
FORGET!
OUR
ONLINE LIBRARY IS NOW UP AND RUNNING
Script
are pleased to announce that our new library service
is in motion for members of our mailing list.
We have
a large selection of stage plays, screen plays
and guidebooks available for loan for up to one
month.
There is
no charge for this service - all you pay is the
appropriate postage.
So if you are keen to catch up on
your reading, or are looking for inspiration from
the likes of Beckett, Pinter, Ayckbourn, Ionesco
and many more, check out our library
page for more details and the full catalogue.
OPPORTUNITIES....
LIGHT
HOUSE MEDIA CENTRE OFFERS FREE INDUSTRY ANIMATION
COURSES
In
association with the Learning & Skills Council
and Screen West Midlands Light House are offering
freelancers and creative industries employees
access to free high spec animation training.
Traditional
Animation Techniques
17
October - 22 November 2005
To
find out if you are eligible and get more details
go to www.westmidlandsworkingtogether.org.uk
or contact Kelly Jeffs, Training Development
Officer on 01902 716055
MASTERCLASS
WITH FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE
Urban
Fusion and the National Academy of Writing present
established screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce
( Welcome to Sarajevo, Hilary and
Jackie, 24 Hour Party People and recently
Millions) in conversation with
producer Roger Shannon.
Frank
Cottrell Boyce will discuss his working methods
and what it takes to succeed as a screenwriter,
the conversation will be illustrated with film
clips. This masterclass is aimed at emerging and
aspiring writers and will be held on 13
October 2005 at The Library Theatre, Birmingham.
More
information and special ticket offers available
from www.orangebirminghambookfestival.org
BRITISH
COMEDY WRITERS CONFERENCE 2005
Meet
representatives from major UK TV companies including
BBC Comedy North, BBC Scotland, Baby Cow Productions,
Cult TV, Hat Trick North, S4C and pitch your sitcom
and screenplay ideas.
The British
Society of Comedy Writers is holding its sixth
international conference, and there will also
be the opportunity to ake part in the Open Mic
and be 'famous for five minutes'.
The Conference
will be held at the University of Manchester from
4 - 6 November 2005. Further
details can be found at www.bscw.co.uk
CHANNEL
4 IDEASFACTORY CREATIVE FESTIVAL 2005
A
two week series of talks and workshops to further
your knowledge and participation in the creative
industries.
The festival is based at Birmingham's
Custard Factory and will provide
various opportunities for networking. It will
also include masterclasses, film showcases, one
to one portfolio development sessions, plus music,
screen and animation talks.
The festival will run from 17
- 29 October 2005 and more details an
be found at: www.channel4.com/ideasfactory
and www.channel4.com/ideasfactorywestmidlands
UK
FILM COUNCIL - 25 WORDS OR LESS
The UK Film Council's Development
Fund wants to fast track writers with the ambition
to write high concept screenplays, aimed at the
international market and with commercial
appeal.
To apply
for the '25 words or Less' funding, applicants
must have secured the services of a literary agent
and/or be a full member of the The Writers'
Guild of Great Britain.
Up to
twelve successful writers will be offered a fixed
sum of £10,000 to develop a first draft
script in a specified genre, each year. Four applicants
will be funded in this round and the deadline
for applications is: 10am Tuesday 22 November
2005.
For
more information on genres for this year, visit
the film council website at www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
ARTISTS
AND ARTS ORGANISATION FUNDING
Arts
Council England are holding a series of advice
sessions for artists and arts organisations in
the West Midlands, and a Grants for the Arts Roadshow.
Adrian
Johnson will hold the sessions at the following
libraries:
Dudley,
Halesowen, Stourbridge, Sedgley and Brierley Hill.
For dates, times and to confirm your attendance
ring Emily Malcolm on 0121 631 5739 or email emily.malcolm@artscouncil.org.uk
More
in depth information on the 'Grants for the
Arts' Scheme and the opportunity to meet,
and question, other members of staff from Arts
Council West Midlands can be found at the Grants
for the Arts Roadshow on 30 November
2005 . Places are free though booking
is essential. Contact Sarah Herbert on 0121
631 5721 or email sarah.herbert@artscouncil.org.uk
PAINES
PLOUGH MASTERCLASSES
Throughout
autumn Paines Plough will be presenting a weekly
workshop led by a member or associate of the company.
Friday
14 October - Roxana Silbert - Locating Your Play
Paines
Plough's new Artistic Director leads a workshop
on choosing a dramtic location.
Friday
21 October - Dennis Kelly - Writing Dialogue
A workshop
on the cornerstone of a writer's toolbox from
Paines Plough's Associate Playwright.
Friday
28 October - Roanna Benn - Writing for TV
A nuts
and bolts session from the development producer
of Tiger Aspect TV.
Friday
4 November - Rob Young - Hackney to Hollywood
A
crash course in how to write a movie from a writer
who has written screenplays for the BBC, Film
Four and Working Title.
Tickets
are £50 per person or you can book 3 for
just £125. All workshops run from 10.30am-4pm
at Paines Plough, 4th Floor, 43 Aldwych, London
WC2B 4DN.
To
book contact George or Helen on 020 7240 4533
or office@painesplough.com
DJERASSI
RESIDENT ARTISTS PROGRAM
A
fantastic opportunity for emerging and mid-career
artists in the disciplines of literature, choreography,
music composition, visual arts and media arts/new
genres, to make a significant difference to their
careers.
The
Djerassi Program is based near San Francisco,
California, USA and offers successful applicants
living and studio space for four to five week
sessions during mid-March to mid-November each
year.
The
next deadline for accepting applications is 15
February 2006 for a residency in 2007.
Click
here for guidelines and application forms.
NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF WRITERS IN EDUCATION CONFERENCE:
18-19 NOVEMBER 2005
Are
critical and creative writing at odds with each
other? Where do the roles of writer, critic and
teacher overlap or collide? Which comes first,
your critical or creative self?
Through
a full programme of workshops and seminars, this
conference will address these and other important
questions in the study and practice of creative
writing.
Writers,
teachers and students of writing and all those
interested in literature development will come
together to share skills, experience and ideas.
Attendance
costs £25 for NAWE members, £40 for
non-members and £10 for students.
Click
here for more information and booking, or
email joanna@nawe.co.uk
or ring 020 8670 5407.
THE
ACTORS APPROACH CRITIC READINGS (AACR)
Do
you have writers block? Is there one scene which
doesn't seem quite right? Are your characters
stuck in a rut? Fancy an outside opinion?
The
AACR is giving new scripts the opportunity to
be heard out loud. Your script is given an informal
reading by experienced actors/directors and is
then followed by feedback and discussion with
you, the playwright. Representatives from producing
theatre companies with new writing policies, agents
and casting directors will be invited to attend.
Short
or unfinished plays are required (1 1/2 hours
max) for a small cast (5 max) of any age range
or containing characters which can be doubled
by one actor, on any subject/theme/genre.
Ask
for more information, OR send script details containing
a synopsis, character description, staging details,
approx length, and any problems to be discussed
to: foghornpeacock@hotmail.com
OPPORTUNITIY
FOR YOUNG WRITERS
WordMavericks
is exclusively for young writers aged 8-10. So
if you're into stories, poetry, writing scripts,
writing stinging reviews or just coming up with
great ideas, WordMavericks can help you make the
most of your talents.
Upload
your writing for other young writers to read and
review, get great tips and writing challenges
from our writer-in-residence, learn how you can
make a career out of writing and much more!
Click
here to go to the website and start getting
your work out there!
APPLICATIONS
FOR CREATIVE SCOTLAND AWARDS
The
Scottish Arts Council Creative Scotland Awards
2006, are offering up to 10 awards of £30,000
each to individual artists. The awards will allow
recipients to experiment, to refresh, to exercise
their talent, to develop new projects and to travel.
The
awards are open to individuals across all artforms,
especially those within the theatre sector, encouraging
a greater number of drama artists to apply.
The
closing date for applications is 28 October 2005.
Click
here for more information, including an application
form.
WRITE
MOVES
Brighton
based organisation Lighthouse presents Write Moves,
a new programme for experienced writers new to
feature screenwriting supported by Skillset's
Film Skills Fund.
They
are seeking writers with experience and passion
who are looking to develop a career in feature
film writing.
Write
Moves will provide eight writers with intensive
support through writing and re-writing their first
feature screenplays.
The
course includes residential workshops in Brighton,
taught seminars, film industry masterclasses,
mentor advice and development support.
The programme
costs £750 including accommodation, although
bursaries are available for those facing financial
hardship.
For
further information and application forms,
contact Emma Basset on 01273 384222 or email emma@lighthouse.org.uk
Or
see the Lighthouse website.
SCREEN
YORKSHIRE INVITE DIGITAL SHORTS
Screen
Yorkshire are inviting submissions for their Caught
Short Focus scheme. This provides opportunity
for up to 33 people to create and shoot short
films over an intensive five day period.
It will culminate with a screening at the end
of the week.
Applications
are welcomed from writers, directors and producers
either individually or collaboratively.
For more information see the Screen
Yorkshire website
or contact Helen Perkins at helenp@screenyorkshire.co.uk
EVENTS
...
'TALK
SHOW' WITH JAAP BLONK
Witness
the amazing vocal gymnastics of Dutch Sound Poet
Jaap Blonk, a unique and internationally acclaimed
artist who is making a rare appearance in Britain.
His
live performance of music, poetry and performance
art will be complimented by The Whirled Service
Outside Broadcast Unit by performance poet
Dave Reeves and multi-instumentalist Tom Cook.
Heather Wastie's Soundbeam and Gary Boswell,
a poet and betting correspondent for a national
football weekly, will support.
The
venue is the Hexagon Theatre at MAC,
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, and begins at 7.30pm
on Sunday 9 October.
Tickets are £5 and further
details can be obtained by ringing 0121
440 3838 OR emailing :xx_talkshow_xx@yahoo.co.uk.
DOUBLE
BILLS OF NEW PLAYS IN SOHO
Writernet
and South Street Arts Centre present showcased
readings over two afternoons at Soho Theatre in
London.
These
new plays by four culturally diverse playwrights,
grown in Reading as part of the Hydroponic development
, have been selected from over 80 applicants nationwide.
Their work has been staged at various venues,
including The Royal Exchange, West Yorkshire
Playhouse and on the BBC.
The
Ressurection of Roscoe Powell by Anita Franklin,
and Shah Mat by Nirjay Mahindru will
be performed on Thursday 27 October.
Thirteen Months by Dawn Garrigan with
Four Seasons by Linda Brogan will be
performed on Friday 28 October 2005.
Tickets
are £5 / £3 concessions and can be
booked on
020
7609 7474. More information and bookings
are also available by emailing jonathan@writernet.org.uk
Newsletter
Written & Compiled by Jackie Lovelock.
DISCLAIMER
Script
asks you to note: These listings are drawn from
varying sources, all current at time of publishing.
Script
endeavours to investigate and validate all information
and opportunities listed here. We advise you to
make contact with companies before submitting
scripts.
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