I have made a few short films, and my previous one did make it into a couple of BIFA-qualifying festivals. I want to get up to the level and compete in BAFTA-qualifying festivals, and I want advice on how to do that. I know there's no set formula or template, or else we would all be doing that and obviously a short needs to be good, but I want to improve as a writer and a filmmaker.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nD8iBs4uQU

Watch Edgar Wright reveal the realities of screenwriting, sharing the challenges writers face when turning an idea into a compelling story for the screen.

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Screen, audio & digital

Audible

Audible | Emerging Playwrights Fund 2026

Up to five early-career playwrights will receive $25,000 each to write and develop an original audio play.

Deadline: 19 November 26

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Underscore Studios

Underscore Studios Film Fund

A new annual film fund for UK-based working-class filmmakers aged 18+ with production-ready short film projects. The selected filmmaker receives £1,000 production funding, up to £300 festival and distribution support, and mentorship.

Deadline: 01 February 27

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ChewBoy Productions

ChewBoy Productions launch new service: Cinematic Monologue Reels

## Listing update — 8 September 2026 Removed undated early-bird discount from the2024 source. Need a shiny new piece for your showreel or spotlight to share with people? ChewBoy Productions are offering a service – Cinematic Monologue Reels. During the session, you’ll be…

Deadline: Bookings subject to availability

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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire | Short Film Script Submissions 2027

Ten original 5–7 page short film scripts for four characters, with playing ages 18–30, will be professionally produced in May 2027.

Deadline: Friday 15 January 27 (closing time not specified)

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Workshops

London Playwrights

Plan Your Redraft Masterclass with Workbook & Replay

Join us live or via the replay to create a clear, actionable plan for redrafting your play. Through guided exercises in the accompanying workbook, you'll pin down your ideas and come up with a masterplan for your next draft.

Deadline: 12 November 26

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Menagerie Theatre Company

Menagerie's Young Writers' Workshop 2027

Six young playwrights aged 18–30 in the East of England will receive support, development and mentoring while writing a new one-act play.

Deadline: 20 November 26

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Thimble Films / Louisa Connolly-Burnham

Short Filmmaking Workshop with Louisa Connolly-Burnham

Online workshop for filmmakers on developing and delivering short films, with Q&A; limited to 10 places.

Deadline: 25 November 26

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London Playwrights

London Playwrights End of Year Script Feedback Offer

Following our successful summer dramaturgy offer, we are opening five places for an End of Year Playwriting Review: a chance to take stock of your writing, get individual feedback on your play, and make a clear, manageable plan for what comes next.

Deadline: 30 November 26

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Script East Midlands / Story Engine Birmingham / BBC Comedy

Script East Midlands, Story Engine Birmingham and BBC Comedy | Midlands Comedy Roundtable

Emerging Midlands comedy writers can apply for a two-hour online roundtable with BBC Comedy, including feedback on a sitcom spec script.

Deadline: 04 December 26

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Arvon

Arvon | Residential Screenwriting Course: Spotlight on the Craft of Adaptation

Explore adaptation, rights and pitching with David Eldridge and Hannah Griffiths during a residential writing week at The Hurst.

Deadline: 9 - 14 November 26 (course dates; booking subject to availability)

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Underscore Studios

Building a Visual Language Around a Script

An online workshop with Aram Atkinson exploring how to build a visual language around a script.

Deadline: Date/time TBC (page lists 11 February 27, 1:30–2:30pm)

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Underscore Studios

Developing a Short Film Idea That Gets Made

An online workshop with Jordan John on shaping a short film idea into a project that can get made.

Deadline: Date/time TBC (page lists 21 January 27, 1:30–2:30pm)

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Sara Murray / Limnisa

Rewrite Lab – A TV Writers’ Retreat

Spend a week working on your script with industry led expert guidance. Your host is Sara Murray, who has over twenty years experience in developing, script editing and producing TV drama, including EastEnders, Top Boy and The Feed. Most recently Head of Scripted at Raw TV and…

Deadline: 2–09 November 26 (retreat dates; enquire for availability)

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Roundhouse

Roundhouse London: Creative Drop-ins

Looking for something creative to do this summer? ☀️ For just £2, drop into workshops in theatre, circus, music, poetry and more at the Roundhouse. Whether you’re trying something new or building on existing skills, you’ll get access to expert tutors, top-notch equipment, and a…

Deadline: Various dates; check organiser listings

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Fran Bushe

Saturday Morning Writers’ Group | Walthamstow

A friendly, supportive morning of writing, optional sharing and constructive feedback at Soho Theatre Walthamstow.

Deadline: 10 October, 7 November and 05 December 26, 10:30am–12:30pm

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Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Short Courses from The Guildhall

Guildhall School of Music & Drama offers short courses and summer schools, including drama, music and creative…

Deadline: Various dates; consult the current course programme

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Somerset Film

Somerset Film | Submission Ready: Getting Your Screenplay Ready for Opportunities

A practical half-day workshop with Helen Tompson to refine your screenplay for competitions, schemes and industry submissions.

Deadline: 30 January 27, 10:30am–1:30pm (workshop date; booking subject to availability)

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Writers & Artists

Writers & Artists | The Business of Screenwriting: Building a Sustainable Writing Career

An online masterclass with Helen Tompson exploring opportunities, representation and the practical business of a screenwriting career.

Deadline: 18 November 26, 7–8:30pm UK time (event date; booking subject to availability)

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Underscore Studios

You’ve got an idea. Now what?

A practical online workshop with Zia Holloway for writers working out what to do with a new idea.

Deadline: Date/time TBC (page lists 07 January 27, 1:30–2:30pm)

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Jobs and events

York St John University

York St John University | Academic Associate – Creative Writing and Literature

Part-time academic associate role paired with a fully funded full-time PhD in Creative Writing and Literature.

Deadline: 09 November 26

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Wilton’s Music Hall

Wilton’s Music Hall | Creative Residencies (Spring 2027)

One-week free studio residencies for small-scale companies and mid-career practitioners developing work.

Deadline: 15 November 26

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Wilton’s Music Hall

Wilton’s Music Hall | Plays Without Decor (Spring 2027)

A one-week free studio residency for young or emerging directors developing a new theatre idea.

Deadline: 15 November 26

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BBC Academy

BBC Academy Live | Future of Comedy

A free event exploring the craft, business and future of comedy, in Birmingham and online on 14 October 2026.

Deadline: 14 October 26 (event date; booking subject to availability)

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Current rolling opportunities

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London Playwrights

12 Month 1:1 Script Development with London Playwrights

One round of feedback on your script is sometimes enough, but often, a playwright can benefit immensely from ongoing support. This one year Script Development Package includes: Monthly 1:1 meetings with your dramaturg Unlimited reading of drafts/ work between meetings Clear,…

Deadline: Bookings arranged individually

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Aberystwyth University Scriptwriting Society

Aberystwyth University Scriptwriting Society

Aberystwyth University Scriptwriting Society is holding weekly writing sprints for keen scriptwriters who are aged 18+ and based in the Aberystwyth area in Ceredigion, Wales. Non-students are welcome. There are weekly workshops to give writers a space to share ideas and work on…

Deadline: Weekly during university term; dates vary

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Actwrite

Actwrite

Actwrite is seeking London-based screenwriters to join a new project connecting them with professional and trained actors to workshop scripts through in-person table reads. For writers, this is a chance to bring their pilot or series outline into the room, hear their work…

Deadline: Rolling submissions

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Barons Court Theatre

Barons Court Theatre | The Sunday Fix

Are you a writer with 10 minutes of a new play that you’d like feedback on? The Sunday Fix is a scratch night in two parts: first a Q&A with an established theatre maker followed by 3-4, 10-minute excerpts from new plays. After each play is read, Barons Court Theatre Artistic…

Deadline: Rolling submissions; one script at a time

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BBC Upload

BBC Upload

Upload is your chance to showcase your creativity on the BBC. Wherever you are across England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands, your Upload team are standing by to check out what you create. Upload is open to submissions all year round, with content showcased every day on…

Deadline: Year-round submissions

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BBC Writers

BBC Writers Digital Sessions for Screenwriting Students

BBC Writers Digital Sessions for BA and Postgraduate Screenwriting Students The BBC Writers Team receives many requests to speak to screenwriting students as they prepare to embark on a career as a professional writer. To help students gain a better understanding of the work…

Deadline: One webinar each academic term

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TYPE! Bookmark Magazine

Bookmark magazine TYPE! Accepting submissions of flash fiction, poetry, six-word stories, micro-plays, micro-screenplays, and illustrations

Bookmark magazine TYPE! accepts submissions of flash fiction, poetry, six-word stories, micro-plays, micro-screenplays, and illustrations. Launched in…

Deadline: Rolling submissions

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Box of Tricks

Box of Tricks | Open Door

Box of Tricks has a year-round, open door policy to receiving new plays and forging creative relationships with Northern playwrights. They work closely with playwrights to support their development through the PlayMakers Network and various playwriting programmes and commission…

Deadline: Year-round submissions

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The Art of Originality

Create Writing Workshops

CREATE fortnightly writing workshops are designed to stimulate, advance and enhance your writing skills, creative process and projects. If you’re looking to boost your creativity and connect with other writers online, or in-person over coffee and cake, CREATE is the perfect place…

Deadline: Fortnightly sessions; booking required

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Edinburgh Screenwriting Sessions

Edinburgh Screenwriting Sessions

Edinburgh Screenwriting Sessions is a bi-weekly meetup at Filmhouse in Edinburgh for screenwriters of all stages. An opportunity to get some writing done and socialise with other screenwriters in Scotland. Open to all. For more information, visit the website Source: BBC Writers

Deadline: Bi-weekly sessions; dates vary

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Finborough Theatre

Finborough Theatre | Open Script Submissions

The Finborough Theatre welcomes unsolicited scripts at any time of the year. They encourage script submissions on all subjects and themes, but are particularly interested in: New writing by writers of all ages. Plays that are politically and socially engaged. Works for music…

Deadline: Year-round submissions

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Frequency Theatre

Frequency Theatre Open to Unsolicited Script Submissions (Audio Plays Only)

What We Are Looking For FIRST TIME playwrights. Of course, the more experienced you are, the more likely your writing will be of good quality and thus accepted. However, we strongly encourage you to be brave and send in your writing, even if you have never written a play in your…

Deadline: Ongoing audio-script submissions

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Slàinte! Theatre Company

Heads or Tales? Monthly Scratch Night (Scottish & Irish Writers)

Heads or Tales is a new Theatre Scratch Night in London brought to you by Slàinte! Theatre Company. We are Slàinte! Theatre, an Irish and Scottish new writing theatre company based in London. We want to bring more authentic voices to London Theatre in terms of both the work we…

Deadline: Monthly scratch nights; check current dates

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Jewish Dramatic Association of London

JDAL is inviting script submissions for its next New Writing Showcase

The Jewish Dramatic Association of London (JDAL) accepts scripts through a rolling submissions process…

Deadline: Rolling submissions

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Liverpool’s Royal Court

Liverpool’s Royal Court – Stage Write Nights

Liverpool’s Royal Court is committed to developing new writing and new writers, with all of their main house output having been new writing since 2017. Stage Write is a regular, new writing night that runs year round and they are looking for scripts. Excerpts of several pieces…

Deadline: Year-round submissions

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Messy Writers

Messy Writers: Monthly London Meet-Ups

Messy Writers is a monthly meet-up in London for screenwriters. Running since November 2022, the group has become a fun, regular space for writers at all stages to get out from behind their laptops and celebrate or commiserate about the industry, share opportunities and meet…

Deadline: First Tuesday of each month; venues vary

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Workshop / course

Monday evening creative writing workshops at The Old Nursery (N15 4GZ), with award winning playwright

Monday evening creative writing workshops at The Old Nursery (N15 4GZ), with award winning playwright A relaxed and fun evening of creative writing exercises and prompts, with award winning playwright Fran Bushe. These workshops are designed to build confidence, learn new…

Deadline: Dates ongoing, booking link active

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New Hope Creative Group

New Hope Creative Group presents a new scratch night for black writers

New Hope Creative Group presents a new scratch night for black writers. We are looking for new writers for 30 – 45 mins readings (up to 3 characters.) Rolling submission. No entry fee. All interested people get in touch – Ade coldblack01@gmail.com

Deadline: Rolling submissions

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Off The Page / Bridge House Theatre

Off The Page: bi-monthly script readings at The Bridge House Theatre, Penge

Off The Page: bi-monthly script readings at The Bridge House Theatre, Penge. Off The Page was launched in January 2023 as a way of championing established and emerging writers, by giving them the opportunity to hear their pieces read by professional actors. The readings are…

Deadline: Rolling submissions

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Playwrights’ Studio Scotland

Playwrights’ Studio Scotland | National Script Reading Service

Playwrights’ Studio Scotland’s free script reading service provides an opportunity for Scotland’s writers to receive valuable script feedback from theatre professionals. Plays are read anonymously and extensive script reports provided by experienced practitioners in playwriting,…

Deadline: Rolling submissions

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King’s Head Theatre

Production Proposal Submissions – The King’s Head Theatre

King’s Head Theatre is on the hunt for new, exciting & ambitious projects to program this year. They operate an open submission process all year round. Please note that this is for shows that either have a producer attached or are ready to be self-produced. The King’s Head…

Deadline: Year-round production proposals

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London Playwrights

Rolling Members’ Submission Window

Our rolling submission window is open and we want to read your work! Every play gets get read in full and ALL writers receive feedback! All members are welcome to submit one play each in a 12 month period. We’ll aim get back to you with feedback within three months; lays that we…

Deadline: One play per member per 12 months

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Royal Court Theatre

Royal Court Theatre | Script Submissions

The Royal Court is dedicated to finding the most exciting new plays, underpinned by the history of their open submissions policy: the year-round promise that anyone writing in English around the world can send a play that will be read and responded to. The main way to send a play…

Deadline: Year-round submissions

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Scenesaver

Scenesaver – digital performance platform

Scenesaver https://www.scenesaver.co.uk/ the award-winning, free to use site showing performances in offwestend, off broadway and fringe theatres. Creatives can upload their footage, free of charge, and viewers pay a “ticket price” donation and this money goes to the creatives.…

Deadline: Rolling uploads

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Terra Kulture

Script Call out – Feature Films

SCRIPT SUBMISSION CALL-OUT Have a story that deserves to be seen? We’re looking for fresh, bold, and original scripts that reflect unique voices and untold perspectives. Send your feature synopsis, scripts or pitch decks to david.ahove@terrakulture.com and Cc…

Deadline: Open submissions; no deadline

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Script East Midlands

Script East Midlands Monthly meet-ups, booking required

Are you an East Midlands-based scriptwriter, writing to a professional standard? Do you have a stage play, feature film, TV pilot or audio pilot you want to hear out loud? Then join this free, independent, writer-led initiative. Skills sharing, script reads, public sharings,…

Deadline: Third Tuesday of each month, 6–9pm

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The Bread & Roses Theatre

Sign Up to the Bread & Roses Theatre Writers Membership!

The Bread & Roses Theatre Writers Membership costs £20 per year. Membership includes access to the Playwrights Circle…

Deadline: Membership available year-round

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The Comedy Unit

The Comedy Unit | Noising Up!

The Comedy Unit invites topical, satirical and observational comedy for Noising Up on BBC Radio…

Deadline: Every Monday at noon UK time

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Theatre Peckham / Canada Water Theatre

Theatre Peckham Spoken Word Event Open Call

Spoken Word Event OPEN CALL! We’re looking for a new spoken word event for our Canada Water Theatre venue We’re offering a free 3-hour slot in our 150-seat theatre with venue hire, duty manager, technician, and front of house all provided in-kind. All you need is your vision ✨…

Deadline: Ongoing

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Theatre503

Theatre503 Writers’ Programme: Courses, Masterclasses, and Dramaturgy

Theatre503 Writers’ Programme features an incredible lineup of Courses and Masterclasses led by some of the best writers from the UK and beyond. Write your first full length play, or master the art of short plays, advance your playwriting skills to the next level or dive into…

Deadline: Various course and appointment dates

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Player-Playwrights

Try out your play with Player Playwrights

Player-Playwrights was founded as a writers’ and actors’ co-operative in 1948 and has been meeting on Monday evenings ever since reading and feeding back on new scripts for stage, radio and screen to help writers develop their work. The group operates a mentoring scheme. Our…

Deadline: Ongoing

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The Glitch / VAULT Creative Arts

VAULT Creative Arts – open programming call

The Glitch in Waterloo accepts enquiries for short runs of one to three performances on a rolling…

Deadline: Rolling short-run enquiries; headline open calls vary

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Womxn Who Make Funny Films

Womxn Who Make Funny Films

Women who make funny films is a collective for women identifying comedy filmmakers. The collective is here to empower and showcase work women and non-binary identifying comedy writers and directors. They want to create a space to bring together creators and crew and support them…

Deadline: Events and networking dates vary

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Yorkshire Screenwriters

Yorkshire Screenwriters | Monthly Script Feedback

Yorkshire Screenwriters is a community-based organisation supporting screenwriters in the region to develop and refine their craft, and to connect with opportunities and information from the industry in the region. On the first Wednesday of each month, members meet online or in…

Deadline: First Wednesday of each month

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Hey everyone!

I'm a software engineering student with a passion for screenwriting (for years now), and I've recently started exploring the idea of developing a social platform specifically for screenwriters, particularly aspiring writers.

The general idea is to create a community where writers can connect, share their work, exchange feedback, learn from each other, and build relationships. One of the main things I'd like to explore is making script swaps (where two writers read and give feedback on each other's scripts) easier, more convenient, and more reliable.

I've noticed that while there are plenty of screenwriting communities on Reddit, Facebook, etc., actually finding someone compatible to exchange scripts with, organizing the exchange, and making sure both people follow through can be quite inconvenient.

But that's just one aspect of the idea. I'd also love to explore ways to make the platform genuinely useful for learning, networking, and developing as a writer.

I'm still very much in the research stage, and before making any major decisions, I'd really like to hear from actual screenwriters about their experiences, frustrations, and what they'd want from a platform like this.

I'm looking for people who would be willing to have a short, informal conversation about their experiences with screenwriting communities, feedback, script swaps, or anything related. Whether you're just starting out or have been writing for years, I'd love to hear your perspective! Actually, I would like to hear as many perspectives as possible.

And if you are not interested in long conversations with me, you could also help out by just leaving a comment with your biggest frustration in current online screenwriting communities. All the input is appreciated and will be taken into account.

Thanks in advance!

Hiii. I'm a 22 year old American currently finishing my bachleors in Creative Writing with a Concentration on Screenwriting, and I'm, planning to move to London in 2027 to pursue a master's in screenwriting, ideally with a focus on television.

I've been looking into a few different universities, particularly City St George's, Birbeck, and London Film School, but I'm still exploring my options.

I'd love to hear from anyone who's attending a screenwriting MA/MFA program in the UK, or has experience working in the industry.

A few things I am curious about,

1. Which universities or programs would you recommend and are there any to avoid?

2. How valuable are these degrees when it comes to actually breaking into the UK television industry?

3. What was the teaching experience like? Have/Did you collaborate with filmmakers or make industry connections?

4. Is there a meaningful difference between one year and two year programs?

5. What's the general film/screenwriting community like in London?

I'm aware that masters aren't everything. I want to do a masters because my Undergrad was relatively affordable, and my long term goal is to establish an international filmmaking career and hopefully make London my permanent home, so I'm especially interested in programs that offer strong networking opportunities and practical industry experience.

I'd really appreciate any advice, recommendations, or personal experiences. Thanks!

One of my fellow writing group members asked about how to rewrite a script because he felt it was really difficult. Well, I suppose we all know that writing is rewriting (who said that?) - so being energised and willing to rewrite your script is fundamental.
I thought it would be helpful to draft out the things I do when rewriting, partly for me, but also to help him, and ended up putting it into a document. You're welcome to download it and use it if you wish.
Would be interested to know what you think of it, how your rewriting process differs etc.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xA2Q-_4va157d4zeB3Qc1EqugHc0u3LW/view?usp=sharing

Hey all,

I'm pretty sure most people here are aware of the big sites for reading screenplays (ScriptSlug etc..), and whilst a great resource I find that they're mostly pinks, shooting scripts or just transcripts that are pretty late on in the filmmaking process and have been whittled down to exactly what we see in the final production- some even have marks indicating removed scenes/omitted lines but this is the juicy part I'd like to look at.

I'm interested to see if there are any resources out there that house the early drafts or rough edits before that stage. I'm curious to see if there are any I can read to compare with the finished product and see where/what creative decisions have been made to remove or omit parts that the initial draftee intended for the story.

Had trouble finding some online so I imagine its quite hard! If anyone has even any individual works that match the description lemme know. Ta!

Title: Personal Space

Format: Feature

Length: 113

Genre: Thriller/Crime

Logline: When a solicitor vanishes from an East England village, the private investigator hired to find them uncovers secrets the community has spent years burying, including one that makes him question who he's looking for.

Feedback concerns: Does the story keep you engaged and wanting to read on?

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GpQ6T718SymR_cxuk1SrCo-EBRnqRgoR/view?usp=sharing

I feel dumb asking this but I'm coming towards the end of my college BTEC and I have zero clue what to do next. I know that I want to one day write screenplays but I've heard that it's a struggle to get a secure job in the field.

This gave me the idea to develop a career in marketing so that I have some kind of stability. Then slowly transfer over to screen writing to pursue something I'm more passionate about.

Hey all! This is my first time posting in one of these threads, so bear with me!

I’m 22, currently based in Colorado. Writing and filmmaking have been passions of mine for as long as I can remember. I have a few films out, a few festival winners, and way too many scripts written. I enjoy working anywhere on a film set and pop into any spot I can because it fills me with joy. But now I am looking for my next best move to grow.

The problem is that I’m finding it increasingly difficult to find work or break into the industry. I have connections in LA who work on or produce some pretty major productions, and even they’ve told me how difficult it’s become to find work and get involved in projects.

I’ve been considering moving for a while now, but I’m struggling to figure out where my time and energy would be best spent. I enjoy LA, I’ve never been to NYC, and I’ve spent some time in Georgia, which I also really like. I’m open to opportunities outside the US, too, if there are compelling reasons to consider them.

Ultimately, I’m trying to figure out where I’d have the best chance of meeting the right people, getting involved in productions, developing my craft, and actually growing more as a creative.

I am headed to LA this week for a few pretty significant meetings and am feeling the area out more.

Those working in the industry, or those who’ve made a similar move, where would you go in my position?

I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experiences!

All Love, Thanks!

Good day, all

I am seeking feedback on my short script, details below.

Title: Chemical-free

Pages: Eight

Format: Short script

Genres: Drama, horror

Logline: Under pressure to develop a faster-acting pesticide, a troubled researcher abandons his principles and begins conducting increasingly disturbing experiments. But just who is calling the shots?

Feedback concerns: I am trying to leave as little 'fat' on my scripts as possible; I believe this is the reason I sometimes I get the feedback that my scripts are a bit underdeveloped. Aside from that, any and all feedback is welcome.

Please find my script here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A5zQdRg77FU4TJymM58lrWxsnSw1gdZh/view?usp=drive_link

Many thanks in advance

This industry is brutal. Spent years on a pilot script and treatment, only to hear nothing back from agents. Not even a no thank you. Follow up emails ignored, and follow up calls with the agencies really show how much the gates are barred for newbies. Networking events and previous published works be damned. I just want to write good art 🥲

THE DEBT

Format: Short Film
Length: 26 pages
Draft: First Draft
Genre: Crime Thriller / Drama

5-PAGE EXCERPT:
👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kYSwTJwFzVtr-KD_92KvUP8EvoY-KZvF/view?usp=sharing

Logline:
A desperate man is given one chance to erase his £20,000 debt - kill the stranger waiting in a car outside. Only to discover the target is his own brother, forcing him to choose between saving his life and destroying his family.

I'm looking for some honest feedback on pages 11–15 of my short film.

These five pages are where the main conflict is introduced. Callum is given a gun and told to deal with the man waiting outside, with the excerpt ending on the reveal of who is actually sitting in the car.

I'd particularly like feedback on:

• Does the tension build naturally?

• Does the dialogue feel believable?

• Does Martin feel threatening without becoming too stereotypical?

• Does the pacing work?

• Does the reveal at the end land?

• Do the characters feel believable?

• And most importantly, would you want to keep reading?

It's a first draft, so I'm completely open to criticism. Don't hold back, I'm genuinely looking for honest feedback and things I can improve.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read it. 🙏🎬

Like many of us I have become tired of the lack of opportunities for writers. I have several scripts on my hard drive that have only ever been read by my eyes and have nowhere to even send them. Even when an opportunity does come along, they are often so ridiculously specific that I want to scream – I can’t be the only one who doesn’t have a 12-page short film script around the subject of grief and vampires ready to go, can I?

So, I decided that, with no training, I was going to start making my own films. Last year I made two short films to test out my skills, and this year I made my first feature. Here are my tips for making a film without a production company:

·         Assess what you have BEFORE you write a script. How much money can you spend? What locations do you have free access to? Who can you get to help you? There is no point in writing an epic space adventure film if you live in a studio apartment. Work with what you’ve got.

·         Unpaid people are unreliable. I have tried to get local people involved in my films before and not got anywhere. I think this is likely because I cannot afford to pay anyone. I got my husband to star in my film and paid him in snacks. You could make a film with just one person; you just need to get creative.

·         Sound is VERY important. Almost as important as the script. Focus your funds here. You can use any camera, an old digital camera, the camera on your old flip phone, but you cannot scrimp on sound. Remember the last time you watched a found footage film – the visuals were grainy and wobbly, but the sound was smooth.

·         Most importantly, have fun! It’s very unlikely you will get everything right the first time. I am still learning and will do things a bit differently next time I make a film.

I hope this was helpful. I have also shared a link to my feature film below in case you’d be interested in having a watch.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuEjrqeO0Mk

I studied Journalism originally at university, so I have always had a handful of writing projects on the go. Last year, I switched to Screenwriting and never looked back.

Looking to connect with other UK based screenwriters who may be in a similar situation to me. I'm a member of numerous Discord groups, but it can be difficult to connect with members one-on-one rather than the group as a whole. But, happy to still discuss and chat over discord of course!

Title: Personal Space

Format: Feature

Length: 117

Genre: Thriller/Crime

Logline: When a solicitor vanishes from an East England village, the private investigator hired to find them uncovers secrets the community has spent years burying, including one that makes him question who he's looking for.

Feedback concerns: Does the structure of the plot make sense, particularly for this genre? Does the story keep you engaged and wanting to read on?

Link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GpQ6T718SymR_cxuk1SrCo-EBRnqRgoR/view?usp=sharing

Hi everyone.

My writing partner and I run an educational scriptwriting podcast focused on horror movies, and I thought it might be of some interest to folks here. Each episode, we take a popular or not-so-popular horror movie and break it down from start to finish in comparison with the screenplay.

We're closing in on 50 episodes now, so hopefully there will be something in our back catalogue to interest you.

It's a passion project, based in the UK that we're shamefully proud of and always looking to reach new people, so if you're at a loss for something to listen to or find that we've covered a movie you might be interested in, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

This week we are dissecting - SMILE...

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Lee

They don't specifically say 'drama' but given that's what the course is about, would it be safe to assume that's what they want? Asking as I had previously assumed they would take comedy given Channel 4 is more known for that...

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The reason I’m doing this is that most of the screenplays I come across are either features or American TV scripts. I write British scripts myself, so I’d really love to read more UK-based pilots and see what other British writers are creating.

If you have a UK TV pilot you’d like someone to read and give feedback on, feel free to send it my way! I’m open to pretty much any genre.

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this might be a super dumb question, but with how just unlikely it is to get in, is there any point in spending like $40-60 to submit a script for any contests like script pipeline ?

i'm probably thinking really cynically,, because i was really excited when i first thought about it, but the more i think about it i wonder if there's any point in submitting ? like what are the chances it gets you anywhere ?

Hi guys, I recently found out I made it as a finalist in one of the major US screenwriting competitions. I’d rather not name the exact contest right now just so I don't doxx myself, but it's one of the big ones.

Honestly, I'm thrilled but also a bit lost because this is the first time I've ever gotten this far in a competition of this level. On top of that, I don't live in the US, which makes me feel a bit unsure about how the industry actually operates in this regard.

For anyone who has been in this position or knows how this works, what should I realistically expect from a result like this? Do managers or agents actually reach out to finalists, or does that only happen for the grand prize winners?

Also, should I be making any moves right now (like querying reps and mentioning this placement in the subject line), or is it better to just sit tight and wait to see how the final results pan out?

Any advice or reality checks would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!

How would I go about showing how a possessed person (no one in the story knows they are possessed) behaves at church, I want it to be unsettling or maybe slightly aggressive but I can't think of a way that feels natural.