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European training for creative producers
We’re delighted to announce a unique and exciting opportunity for 5 new Creative Producers currently working in the UK to attend a series of 4 International Script Development Labs over the coming year. We’ve partnered with the International Film Festivals in Sarajevo, Istanbul and Tel Aviv, along with the British Council here in the UK, to run 4 Script Development and Editing Labs, one in each of the partner territories. Each partner (UK, Israel, Turkey, Bosnia & Herzegovina) is now recruiting just 5 participants who will be invited to attend all four workshops.
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Industry News
Join BAFTA to talk TV adaptation Tue, 30 Jun 2009
See North by Northwest on us Mon, 22 Jun 2009
Part-time Professional Diploma in Script Development Wed, 20 May 2009
Win French New Wave goodies from the BFI Wed, 13 May 2009
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Reviews
Synecdoche, New York
Charlie Kaufman is back! And this time he’s in the director’s chair too, stamping his personality on another surreal tale which could only have emerged from his off-kilter imagination. Synecdoche, New York starts off as the seemingly straightforward story of a theatre director facing a troubled domestic and creative life, but it ends….somewhere else entirely, to say the least. Trevor Johnston traces the steps on a highly individual, utterly Kaufmanesque journey, which, he’s almost surprised to discover, stands as its writer’s most nakedly emotional work to date.
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Articles
Script Writing Training – what is it good for?
Script Factory co-director Lucy Scher argues that Screenwriting Training that prioritises individual creativity and doesn’t focus on craft is likely to be popular - but isn’t likely to produce good screenwriters.
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Calendar
Live Event
Mon, 6 July 2009
Kisses
A preview followed by Q&A with writer/director Lance Daly
A magical story of two young children on a journey of discovery in Dublin.
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RADIO & TV TRAINING
Thu, 16 July 2009
Writing Radio Drama
An afternoon workshop that illuminates the craft and industry of radio drama.
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