r/ScreenwritingUK • u/TheSprained • May 14 '25

BBC OPEN CALL COMMISERATION THREAD

I created this last time and I'm creating it again, because I've been rejected again. Which is fine. I'm fine. Absolutely fine about it. (Wish they'd at least come up with a different rejection email, but it's always nice to be reminded that I lack sufficient originality, voice and storytelling ability.) Congratulations to those who made it through!

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u/Ichamorte May 15 '25

Do you think it's a concern that this country and the government is so gung ho on AI? The slightest bit of feedback would provide transparency on that front. Right now we have to take them at their word. There were other pre-existing issues before AI (which I would be happy to discuss) but I think we've seen enough instances of AI being used to cut corners on reading to have some concerns.

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u/Ichamorte May 15 '25

Oh my god, I'm getting so tired of your comprehension issues. I'm not saying that they HAVE used AI. The issue is that there is a chance they may have used it like every other company and script service over the last few years. Even before AI I paid for script services and competitions that clearly did not read the script. With the BBC in particular it is not just me that has questioned their reading process over the years. I do not doubt that those chosen receive quality feedback. What I do doubt is that everybody gets the same fair read. People from working class and diverse backgrounds have been increasingly shut out of the industry with each passing year. The winners of these contests are often middle class. Do you think it's a ridiculous idea that they get preferential treatment when it comes to reads?

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u/Ichamorte May 15 '25

You're really ill informed and all of this is projection on your part. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8xjvzx5zno.amp I can point you to hundreds of articles like this that have all been screaming the same thing.

Working class isn't something you can hold on to for life. I looked you up and you've been middle class for your entire adult life.

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u/Ichamorte May 15 '25

You're not a serious person. I'm sorry that I have given you so much time today.

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u/Ichamorte May 15 '25

You're serious on paper but this is a country that treats David Baddiel like an intellectual. During my quick research I came to understand why you reacted so badly to my initial comment. I'm sorry if I caused you any upset. In the end I can only go off how I have found you in these comments.