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SCRIPT NEWS - July & August 2006
WRITERS
SELECTED FOR THE TYPES SCHEME
Following our call for applications
in May, we are delighted to announce that the
following five writers have been selected to participate
in the TYPES scheme:
Sandra
Booth
Ali
Oxtoby
Campbell
Perry
Rochi
Rampal
Stephen
Rose
TYPES
(Theatre for Young People Enrichment Scheme) is
a programme for writers in the West Midlands,
enabling them to develop their skills in the field
of Theatre for Young People.
TYPES
is a joint initiative between Script and mac (the
Midlands Arts Centre) and is supported by funding
from Arts Council West Midlands.
DON'T
FORGET! CALLING ALL EXPERIENCED WRITERS - BIG
SCREEN VISIONS
Big Screen Visions
is an extensive training and mentoring programme
on writing a full-length screenplay. It is specifically
aimed at experienced writers in other genres.
Previous
particpants said:
'An
excellent scheme. I have learnt everything I know
about screenwriting from it and would definitely
recommend it to others.'
'A
true inspiration. I have learnt so many screenwriting
skills and have developed a passion for screenwriting.'
'The
writing workshops were stimulating and instructive.
To have access to the equivalent of a script editor
has enabled me to make vital advances in the process
of writing my script.'
If
you missed the details of this opportunity in
last month's newsletter, CLICK
HERE to find out more...
Deadline
for applications: 1 September 2006
OPPORTUNITIES,
COMPETITIONS ETC...
STAGE
VALLEY
THEATRE COMPANY, SCARBOROUGH - NEW PLAY COMPETITION
Scarborough's
award winning Valley Theatre Company are pleased
to announce the first ever Valley Theatre writers
competition. The award is open to all writers
throughout the UK, professional or amateur, experienced
or newcomers.
The
brief is to create a half hour script suitable
for 2 male and 2 female actors. The subject matter
is open but all plays must be dialogue based requiring
mimimal props and sets. They are looking for original
and powerful scripts which will provide their
regular Scarborough audience with thought provoking
and engaging drama.
Three
plays will be selected that, in the company's
opinion suit the brief and style of fringe theatre.
These three plays will be performed by The Valley
Theatre Company during their autumn/winter season
of 2006 and supported by publicity including a
Yorkshire based press release.
All entries must be:
- Typed on A4 paper with double line
spacing.
- Printed in a clear font with numbered pages.
- Have
a front title page and list of characters.
- Include
a short covering letter detailing your writing
experience to date.
- Include
a stamped addressed envelope, manuscript size,
if you wish to have your play returned. (All plays
received without SAE or without the full amount
of postage will be recycled).
- Please
include a cheque made payable to The Valley Theatre
Company for £5 per script.
Send
all entries to: The Valley Theatre Company, St
James Community Arts Centre, 24 Seamer Road, Scarborough,
North Yorkshire YO12 4DT.
Deadline:
1 September 2006
FINBOROUGH
THEATRE ACCEPTING UNSOLICITED SCRIPTS
As part
of a six month trial (from April to October 2006),
the Finborough Theatre is now accepting unsolicited
new plays. Scripts will be dealt with by the newly-appointed
Literary Manager and a team of script-readers
in association with the Artistic Director. They
are looking for plays and new writers specifically
for the Finborough Theatre , not just 'good' plays,
so they ask that you read their guidelines carefully
before sending any work.
Visit
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
for full details.
POMEGRANATE
THEATRE SEEKS WRITERS
Opportunity
for writers with some experience...
As part
of the 6th New Writing Festival at the Pomegranate
Theatre in Chesterfield in March 2007, writers
with some previous history of having theatre work
produced are invited to take part in a developmental
process, including mentoring and workshops. At
the end of the process one writer will be chosen
to headline the festival, and there may be scope
for the other writers to have their work staged
in the autumn season.
Writers
interested should submit 10 pages of a script,
with a full synopsis of the idea to be developed.
For more information, contact Carole Copeland
- 01246 345 215 or carole.copeland@chesterfield.gov.uk
Deadline:
11 August 2006
Also...Curtain
Raisers Wanted
Writers
wanted to submit short theatre pieces (maximum
15 minutes) for a maximum of 3 actors, on the
theme of 'Changes'. The chosen pieces will be
performed as 'curtain raisers' throughout the
year and during the festival. For more information
contact Carole Copeland (details as above).
Deadline:
30 September 2006
ALFRED
FAGON AWARD: 10TH ANNIVERSARY
The award of £5,000 is open
to any playwright of Caribbean descent who is
resident in the UK for the best new stage play
in English which need not have been produced.
Applicants should send 2 copies of their play
with a CV, their Caribbean connection and a brief
history of the play to:
The
Alfred Fagon Award
The
Royal Court Theatre
Sloane
Square
London
SW1
8AS
For
more information visit www.talawa.com
Deadline:
31 August 2006
CALL
FOR DYSLEXIC WRITERS
Missfit
Productions is currently accepting submissions
from dyslexic Performance Poets, Theatre Writers
and Performance Artists for an event entitled
DYS (the) LEXI in March 2007 at the Barons Court
Theatre, London.
Selected
artists will receive:
- the
opportunity to develop/present new work.
- free
technical rehearsal.
-limited,
but free, rehearsal space.
- free
publicity (press release, postcard, website, programme).
- get
constructive audience feedback.
- support
finding cast/crew.
Guidelines
- include the title of the work, the duration,
the stage of development and your full name and
contact details. No CVs - work will be judged
on its own merit.
Theatre
writers should submit:
- a
short synopsis of no more than 500 words.
-
the first 20 pages of your script.
(Theatre
writers will get a performance slot of max. 60
minutes).
Send
applications to: Lennie Varvarides, 23 Brook Hill
Road, East Barnet, Herts EN4 8SE. For further
information visit www.missfitproductions.org
Deadline:
29 September 2006
SPHINX
THEATRE - BRAVE NEW ROLES AWARD
Sphinx
Theatre Company has announced a new award for
the playwright who creates the most interesting
role for a woman in a new play.
The
winning playwright will be awarded £2000,
and the succesful play will be presented as part
of the Brave New Roles Showcase. Five additional
short-listed writers will also have their pieces
performed as part of the award's lunchtime showcase.
The winning play will be produced in 2007/2008.
The
award will go to the writer whose play contains
the most interesting and strongest role(s) for
a woman. Merit will be given to characters which
move away from the usual stereotypes of women,
often seen in theatre.
Writers
must be UK residents. Plays must be over 30 minutes
in length and previously unperformed. They cannot
accept submissions by email or on disk. Send 2
typed, unbound copies with a covering letter and
CV including all contact details to: Brave New
Roles, c/o Sphinx Theatre Company, 25 Short Street,
London SE1 8LJ.
www.sphinxtheatre.co.uk
Deadline: 30 September 2006
ETRURIA
CAFE THEATRE - NEW PLAYWRIGHT COMPETITION
For
writers who have never had a play produced.
Details
of this were given in the last newsletter without
a deadline.The deadline is 31 December
2006. Click
Here for full guidelines on how to enter.
SCREEN...
MARCHMONT
FILMS - 2006 FEATURE FILM SCRIPTS SOUGHT
Marchmont
Films is currently accepting low-budget feature
film scripts with a strong commercial potential
for professional packaging and development. For
full details, including how to submit an entry,
please go to www.marchmontfilms.com/scripts.php
Deadline:
30 September 2006
WEST
MIDLANDS PRODUCERS FORUM - THE 'APPRENTICE' PRODUCER
PROGRAMME
A fantastic
opportunity for media graduates, young filmmakers
or freelancers looking to break into the film
industry.
The
forum is delighted to announce the launch of a
mentoring programme that will offer 10 apprenticeship
schemes to regional filmmakers who will receive
tailored mentoring from experienced producers
as well as a 2 day short film producing course.
The
focus is on 'producing' apprenticeships this year
, whilst also running a smaller number of apprenticeships
in other areas of film production that may include
script development, directing etc.
Those
applying to be apprentices must live in the West
Midlands and have been working in the film or
television industry for a minimum of two years.
To apply,
send a completed application form with a CV to:
Tom
Norton, Forum Manager, The Producers' Forum -
info@producersforum.org.uk
For
more details and to download an application form,
visit www.producersforum.org.uk
Deadline: 18 August 2006
MOONSTONE
INTERNATIONAL DEADLINES
The
deadline for the Screenwriters' Lab applications
is 1 September 2006. The deadline
for the Filmmakers' Lab is 8 September
2006.
Moonstone
International Screen Labs is an advanced development
programme for experienced Eurpoean screenwriters
and directors, who are working on feature film
projects for an international audience. Applicants
should have produced work either for the small
or big screen, theatre, commercials or had works
published.
The
Screenwriters' Lab is a week long programme and
offers participant screenwriters the opportunity
to work on their projects in a series of one-to-one
meetings with established screenwriter Advisors.
The
Filmmakers' Lab runs over 16 days, during which
time participant directors rehearse, shoot, edit
and screen key scenes from their projects, whilst
working with professional crews and actors, under
the guidance of established filmmaker Advisors.
For
further information about the Screen Labs please
contact: Holly Daniel, Programme Administrator,
Moonstone International info@moonstone.org.uk
0131
220 2080
www.moonstone.org.uk
BBC
Film Network
Film
Network - www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork
- is the BBC's short film showcase, screening
short films from new British Filmmakers, with
four new shorts every week.
The site also provides filmmakers
with tools to create online profiles and exchange
tips, advice and ideas and allows audiences to
comment on and rate the films. It also provides
links to all the great online resources that already
exist through the Filmmakers Guide.
The
site is currently a trial but will launch in October
with new features including full screen downloads
and collaborative filtering features that allow
the site's community to select the 'best' films.
GENERAL...
COLLIDE
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Following
the success of the past 6 years, Collide is returning
to commission new work by minority ethnic artists,
and organisations working with minority ethnic
artists in the West Midlands area.
Collide
is offering awards of up to £5000 for innovative
arts projects. They're open to all artforms including
film and new media, visual and performing arts.
Collide
projects will be showcased during the September
2007 Collide West Midlands Festival.
They
want ideas to be artist generated and led. For
more information about how to get advice and submit
your idea visit www.collide-arts.co.uk
Deadline:
18 August 2006
JOB
VACANCIES AT LIGHT HOUSE - WOLVERHAMPTON
Light
House is seeking to appoint a creative person
as Project Assistant for PLOT.
Full
time - 37 hours per week (flexi-time).
Salary
Grade 2-3 £12,545-£14,376
The
successful candidate will assist and support the
Project Co-ordinator in the running of the PLOT
project.
Closing
Date: 4 August 2006 at 5pm
Interview
Date: 10 August 2006
Light
House is seeking to appoint a creative and dynamic
person as Marketing Assistant for PLOT.
Full-time
- 37 hours per week (flexi-time).
Salary
Grade 3-4 £13,393-£16,390
The
successful candidate will assist the Marketing
Co-ordinator in meeting the marketing needs of
Light House with particular responsibility to
PLOT, a Light House led project to support the
development and growth of the creative industries
in the Midlands.
Closing
Date: 4 August 2006 at 5pm
Interview
Date: 11 August 2006
To apply
for either position:
Kimberley
Forlini-Softley
kimberley@light-house.co.uk
Light
House, The Chubb Buildings, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton
WV1 1HT
01902
716 055
BBC
WRITERSROOM NEWSLETTER
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EVENTS...
'RITES
2: INSANITY FAIR' - written by Simon Andrew Stirling,
Directed by Lynn Davies
A crazy
comedy of plum jerkum and highwaymen, 'RITES 2:
INSANITY FAIR' is a follow-up to the shenanigans
of 'RITES', last year's hugely successful RGB
tour. Once again, the intrepid troupe brings a
feast of laughter with a local flavour to an outdoor
venue near you.
With
a race to find the Carnival Queen and the Village
Idiot, and daring attempts to save a piece of
local heritage, 'RITES 2' is the perfect tonic
for a summer's evening.
Friday
25 August: 7.30pm
The
Lenches Lakes, Church Lench
Saturday
26 August: 7.30pm
The
Fleece Inn, Bretforton
Sunday
27 August: 6.00pm
Pershore
Rugby Club, Wyre Piddle
Monday
28 August: 3.00pm Matinee & 7.30pm
'Raphael's',
Hampton Ferry
Food
and refreshments available at all venues.
Box
Office:
The
Almonry Heritage Museum, Evesham
01386
446 944
The
Abbey Tearooms, Pershore (Pershore Rugby Club
only)
01386
550 367
RGB
ticket and info line
01386
833 684
THE
2006 BIRMINGHAM BOOK FESTIVAL WILL RUN FROM WEDNESDAY
4TH TO FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER
This
year's programmme includes a number of writing
workshops and an 'in conversation' event with
Willy Russell.
The
full programme is being finalised and tickets
will be on sale shortly. Check www.birminghambookfestival.org
for more information.
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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