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SCRIPT NEWS -July 2005
EVENTS...
LAST
CHANCE TO CATCH SCRIPT/LIGHTHOUSE DIGITAL SHORTS
The
first and second screenings sold out and they're
back by popular demand!The digital shorts made
as a result of Script's Leap Off The Page programme
are being shown again.
ArtsFest
2005 have agreed to include the films in their
September programme of events. These films have
proved a huge success with past audiences and
sold out the Lighthouse in April and the MAC in
June. This is a final local opportunity to see
these shorts.
Tickets
will be first come first served and details will
be posted on their website soon.
Check www.artsfest.org.uk.
RADIO
ONLINE SUCCESS SHOWCASED IN TRANSMISSIONS FESTIVAL
Birmingham
Repertory Theatre are presenting Transmissions
2005 nightly from 7 to 23 July. Radio plays
developed through Script's Radio Online competition
will be heard alongside the staged extracts of
new young writers from the West Midlands.
The
talent of 70 writers, from the ages of 12-25 will
be presented by professional actors and directors.
For
tickets or more information call the REP box office
on 0121 236 4455 or go to www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
Tickets
are £6 (Concessions £4)
BUILDERS
HANDS BENEFIT FROM SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
Playwright
Richard Parkes began writing after sustaining
a back injury working as a builder. His play,
Crush, was first workshopped and showcased by
Script (formerly Stagecoach!).
The
play has moved on since then and is now making
its premiere at the Newhampton Arts Centre in
Wolverhampton.
21/22
July 2005 7.30pm.
For
tickets and more information see
www.newhamptonarts.co.uk
or call 01902 572090
FACTUAL
PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
28
July 2005.
Screen
West Midlands are co-funding a one day practical
workshop covering budgeting, scheduling and cash
flow skills for the making of 60 minute documentaries.
There
are still a few days left if you are interested
in learning more about this artistic process.
For
more details see www.screenwm.co.uk
OPPORTUNITIES....
MONSTERS
PROMPT LONDON THEATRE TO SEEK APPRENTICE WRITER
After
attending the Monsterists conference in London
on July 1st, the Director of the Orange Tree Theatre
in London has made a step in the right direction.
They
currently have a trainee director scheme and are
adding a writer to the mix - giving someone the
opportunity to be attached to Orange Tree, with
a weekly wage of £145. The details are yet
to be finalised, but if you are interested, contact
Sam Walters, Director, on 0208 940 0141
Or
see www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
For
more information on the Monsterists, playwrights
campaigning for more "big plays" by
new writers, see
www.monsterists.com
SCREEN
WEST MIDLANDS SEEK NETWORK SUPPORT OFFICER
A
network support officer is sought to help promote
and develop screen media throughout the West Midlands.
This is a brand new post which will
instigate, develop and manage relationships within
the West Midlands independent Production sector
and funding bodies.
For
more information about the post and application
procedure see www.screenwm.co.uk
PLATINUM
SEEKING CULTURALLY DIVERSE RISK TAKERS
Platinum
are launching a funding programme for culturally
diverse artists willing to experiment, take risks
and develop new ideas.
They
will consider artists in dance, theatre, music,
video or spoken word whose work is innovative
and challenging. The programme will provide
ten participants with up to £2500, access
to free workshops and training events from September
2005 onwards.
If you
are interested, or require further information,
contact Andrew Tims, Creative Learning Co-ordinator
on 0121 244 8080 or email him
at : andrew@fierceearth.com.
Or see www.fiercetv.co.uk
EDUCATIONAL
DOCU-DRAMA WANTED
Hanrahan
Media are looking for writers prepared to write
ten minute educational films for a daytime, teen
audience. They can be sharp, ironic, witty, dark.
There are no rules.
Hanrahans
want to attract new writing talent in the Midlands
for a project they hope to get commissioned by
a major television channel.
For
details contact Hanrahan Media, PO Box
163, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8NG
or email will@hanrahanmedia.com.
EDINBURGH
FRINGE OPPORTUNITY
Germaine
Williams is looking for plays to take to a 60-seater
venue off the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh
Fringe Festival in August.
Any performances will be free to the
public thus no payment is offered but healthy
audiences are expected.
If you
are interested in this opportunity to showcase
new work, contact Germaine at SCOT-NITS@yahoogroups.com
SIXTH
SENSE SEEKS WRITERS
Three
writers are sought for Sixth Sense's new endeavour,
Playback.
Playback
will enable them to combine some of their major
areas of interest by uniting emerging writers,
actors and their production team.
Emerging writers are required, those
who have begun their careers and understand the
opportunities and constraints of writing for specific
productions budgets, venues and audiences.
More
information can be found at www.sixthsensetheatrecompany.co.uk.
COMPETITIONS..
SCREEN
WRITE
FOR KERRY
The
Kerry Film Festival in association with Cork Film
Centre is running a scriptwriting competition.
Entries
should be no more than ten minutes in length and
must have a Kerry/Ireland theme, connection, character
or location.
Closing
Date: 19 September 2005
For
more information go to www.kerryfilmfestival.com
Please
note a small entry fee applies.
FUNNY
ENOUGH FOR C4?
Channel
Four are seeking the best unpublished comedy writer,
or team of writers to receive writing commissions
from leading production companies for a range
of Channel Four comedy and entertainment shows.
Entrants
must be new to writing for television and resident
in the United Kingdom. You must submit a three
minute topical monologue and three non-topical
sketches of no more than three minutes in length
each.
Deadline:
14 July 2005.
see
www.channel4.com
for details
RADIO
BBC
RADIO FIVE LIVE URGES WRITERS TO GET INTO THEIR
SPORTS SHORTS
Five
Live in conjunction with BBC Writersroom, Roots
and BBC English Regions have launched a radio
drama writing competition.
Entrants
must submit a script for a short drama of up to
10 minutes based on their best sporting moment,
whether real, imaginary, comical or poignant.
Winning
entries will be made into radio dramas, aired
on Sport Five and possibly on BBC London.
Details
available at www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive
Newsletter
Written & Compiled by Sara Beadle
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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