10 October 16 · Funding and Bursaries / Opportunities
This MMBF Trust -funded opportunity provides 10 groups or individuals with £250 to help kick-start their creative projects. In the past MMBF Trust has funded everything from dance and film projects to music videos and photography collectives. Whatever creative field you work in,
Read with a free account →10 October 16 · Education / Funding and Bursaries
The Screen Arts Institute, in Assocation with the BFI, is recruiting filmmakers for their Professional Story Development & Marketing Scheme. The programme starts in February 2017 and runs through to April 2018. They will help you develop/further develop a feature or major TV proj
Read with a free account →07 October 16 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →05 October 16 · Opportunities / Pick of the Week
Each week we look through our pile of writing opportunities to pick out one we think is particularly worth your time. It could be an innovative brief, great prize money, a high-profile company, or just plain fun. This week’s pick: BBC TV Drama Writers Programme 2017 Description:
Read with a free account →03 October 16 · Opportunities
Founded in 2013 by Hong Kong born Jingan Young, Pokfulam Rd Productions 薄扶林道 is a non-profit London-based theatre company dedicated to pioneering new writing. Here’s an opportunity they’ve recently unveiled, as announced on their website: “We are pleased to announce we will be la
Read with a free account →30 September 16 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →26 September 16 · Opportunities
“AIAWTC presents… “50/50″ at the Pleasance Theatre (Main House) After the sold-out success of our first scratch night at The Arts Theatre in March 2016, we are proud to announce the return of 50/50.” New and established theatre companies will again have the chance to perform, net
Read with a free account →26 September 16 · Jobs / Opportunities
They’re looking to appoint an experienced, versatile Writer/Facilitator to lead a fortnightly Women’s Writing Group as part of the SO:Write project. Each session will be 2hrs long and will be open to women of mixed ability, aged 18 and over. One session a month will take place on
Read with a free account →26 September 16 · Jobs / Opportunities
Chelsea Young Writers are seeking one or more Teaching Assistant(s) / Facilitator(s) for creative writing workshops for children aged 7-12. Areas: Notting Hill, Kensington & Chelsea, Swiss Cottage. Initially anticipated hours: 5-10 hours per week. This is a freelance part time po
Read with a free account →26 September 16 · Jobs / Opportunities
First of all, we should state this is NOT a writing role. However, if you’re looking to get into the industry this could be an interesting opportunity for you. The successful candidate will support the Story Producer and Story Team to develop in the region of 212 x 30’ episodes o
Read with a free account →26 September 16 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
Playwrights are invited to apply for a place on the 2016 Autumn season of writing workshops based at the Jack Studio Theatre. Workshops are led by the theatre’s Literary Manager and playwright, David Bottomley. The Jack Writers’ Workshop is a dynamic hub for emerging contemporary
Read with a free account →23 September 16 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →21 September 16 · Opportunities
The BBC shall be commissioning 8 writers to write an original series or serial script for BBC One, BBC Two or BBC Three Online. To apply you must have at least one production credit (a drama, at least 30 mins in duration) to your name. You can have written for theatre, television
Read with a free account →21 September 16 · Opportunities
Milano Playwriting Festival and it’s producer It’s Time Produzioni Srls are looking for new plays from across the globe. The selected plays will be presented as reading/mise en espace/staging during Milano Playwriting Festival, March 31 – April 2, 2017. If an agreement between th
Read with a free account →20 September 16 · Opportunities
Falling Pennies is proud to present its third instalment of new writing evening, ‘On The Night’. On The Night will be at The Arcola Theatre on November 13th 2016. Do you have a story to tell? Are you looking to hear your words out loud? Is it time to put the pen down and see … Fa
Read with a free account →20 September 16 · Opportunities
Night of Joy are looking for short plays of 10-40 minutes on the theme of ‘Love as a Commodity’ for a performance in mid-November at Bethnal Green Working Man’s Club Send your submissions to: tahaq@btinternet.com Deadline: 14 October 2016 Source: Playwriting UK Facebook Page
Read with a free account →17 September 16 · Opportunities
Edgemar Center for the Arts in Santa Monica is a cultural art center designed by Frank Gehry, where theater, dance, music, visual arts, and our annual film festival, Cinema at the Edge, come together in one place. “Our Mission is to provide a physical environment that nurtures th
Read with a free account →16 September 16 · Opportunities
“Ladies and Gentlechaps, the sell-out extravaganza that is Soggy Brass returns resplendent to the mighty Southwark Playhouse on Sunday 27th November! Thus with much fanfare, do we royally declare ourselves open for funny submissions. And once again every writer selected to take p
Read with a free account →16 September 16 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →13 September 16 · Opportunities
This competition is focussed on content for film. This includes feature films and short films. They are not accepting television, sit com, radio, theatre, magazine or game show format. Three projects will be selected to be showcased at an event at BAFTA and given industry introdu
Read with a free account →13 September 16 · Opportunities
This year, in support of new and emerging writers, The Midnite Youth Theatre Company is calling for submissions for the 2016 MYTC Playwright Commission. The Commission offers a successful playwright (or writing team) $3,000 towards the development of a short script (45 – 60 minut
Read with a free account →12 September 16 · Opportunities
Drift Theatre is seeking submissions for their next ‘Drift Shop’ event on 25th October 2016. The aim of Drift Shop is to provide feedback for writers who can attend the night itself and see how the audience reacts to their work. For this reason please only submit if you are able
Read with a free account →09 September 16 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week & featured posts; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Even
Read with a free account →08 September 16 · Opportunities / Writing Workshops
Tamasha Developing Artists (TDA) is soliciting applications for the third year of its Tamasha Playwrights group. Tamasha Playwrights is a writer-led collective founded in October 2014 by Tamasha’s Artistic Director Fin Kennedy and formed of eight playwrights from a diverse range
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