UK FILM COURSES

Spend a day with John, workshopping story ideas and refining the process with greater depth as you create a brand new TV show.

Just you, John and s

Spend a day with John, workshopping story ideas and refining the process with greater depth as you create a brand new TV show.

Just you, John and seven other writers.

When: July 11th (Saturday)
Where: Ealing Studios, London, W5 5EP
How Much: £197
Max Eight Places
http://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/whats-on/sessions/lsf-incubate-john-yorke-create-a-tv-show-in-a-day

‘If you want to write telly then doing this is intensive is a no-brainer. John will put you through your paces like you’re in training for the Olympyics. Needless to say only gold will do. Thanks for what has been a creatively life-changing experience. I absolutely mean that. ‘
Lynda Kennedy, Screenwriter #watfordthebear Thecopyninja.co.uk

Create A TV Series With John
During this intensive day, you will create a new TV series with your writers room collaborators, based on an idea John will share ahead of the day.

You will need to work on theme, characters, arcs, season arc, series arc. Under time pressure and with the guidance of John.

The day is designed to replicate the experience John and his writers teams go through on a day by day and week by week basis.

The final show idea and pitch will be owned by the entire writers group.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to gain invaluable experience writing for TV and under the guidance of one of our most prolific producers, show runners, show creators and all round rockstars in the industry.

The outcomes for the day are…

Mastering rapid story evolution
Working as a team
Working under time pressure
Pitching with little preparation
Developing story and character arcs under pressure
*NOTE – Passes for this experience are non refundable but can be transferred.

‘I have really learnt how to put the theory of storytelling structure into practice. Absolutely brilliant. If there is one course you should take to learn about storytelling, this is it! Enjoyable, inspiring and useful!’
Varsha Shah, Writer

‘Simplification is the key, and learn by doing. A great workshop.’
Lloyd Sandall, Writer/Director / klingfilms.com

‘I learned how to overcome flaws in this workshop. LSF always takes you to the next step.’
Andrew Wilkinson, Writer / @acwilkinson

‘I loved John’s insights, the collaboration and brainstorming. John Yorke could talk about the process of mixed recycling and it would be just as fascinating as his talks on story!’
Jaye Nolan, Screenwriter / jayenolan.com / @Scattyjan

‘Fantastic insight into how an idea can manifest into a series and how to ensure you have enough material to tell a story.’
Paul Davidson, Screenwriter

When: July 11th (Saturday)
Where: Ealing Studios, London, W5 5EP
How Much: £197
Max Eight Places
http://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/whats-on/sessions/lsf-incubate-john-yorke-create-a-tv-show-in-a-day

Advanced Structure with John Yorke
From Procedural to Longform, terrestrial to Netflix and beyond…
Two-day screenwriting masterclass and workshop<

Advanced Structure with John Yorke
From Procedural to Longform, terrestrial to Netflix and beyond…
Two-day screenwriting masterclass and workshop

The primary reason why great ideas (and even developed scripts) written for longform television fail at the final hurdle is poor structuring.

John Yorke should know. He wrote one of the greatest books on story structure ever written – ‘Into The Woods’ – and as the Golden Globe-winning, former head of Ch4 Drama, BBC Drama, Company Pictures, Eastenders showrunner… his resume clearly speaks for itself.

Join him for this two-day longform structure masterclass.
When: June 27th and 28th 2020 (weekend)
Where: Ealing Studios, Ealing, London W5 5EP
Tickets: £179
https://www.advancedstructure.co.uk/

We are excited to announce that this masterclass is run in association with the Met Film School at Ealing Studios. You can find out more about the Met Film School at https://www.metfilmschool.ac.uk/

What can you expect?

Part lecture, part practical workshop, this two-day immersive weekend will elevate your career and project through deep industry insight.
It will offer hyper focused structuring for your narrative, and you will revisit character, theme and genre for your stories, as well as explore industry production formats – who offers the best home for your project and why?
Expect to learn new pitching skills too, as getting industry to lean forward and into your project is the first half of the challenge.

The weekend will break down into three focused areas:

The Structure
Master the single structure that is present in all great stories
Understand how all other story models fit within this single structure
Address how structure and character can be successfully integrated into pilots and extended over entire seasons
Learn to see the DNA beneath your story, characters, premise, situation, action and dialogue
Learn how that DNA works, how to modify it, and how you can better use it in all your stories moving forward
Practice rapidly developing stories within this structure

The Business
Understand the needs of the business, beyond your story and script
Analysis of the current market place – identifying current and popular trends and how to avoid guaranteed failure
Learn how your story must adhere to strict industry structure needs and why
Learn to think like a story development executive or producer in order to meet the needs of the business
Learn how to remove the road blocks that can cause your deal and project to falter even if it is great writing
Practice rapid story development and pitching
Targeting the networks – what they do, what they’re looking for and why you may be better suited to some more than others

Practical Application
Pitch development – solo and in groups
Rapid fire pitching – of your own and other people’s projects
Devising a new TV series from scratch inc. character creation/development, pilot outline, story arc, series arc, story bible

After selling out his one day seminar for the past two years, John is expanding the class and introducing more practical exercises exclusively for this weekend. Expect breakthrough after breakthrough, clearing a path for you to fulfill your greatest potential.

Here’s what previous delegates had to say about John...

‘John Yorke gave the best explanation and POV on story structure I’ve ever heard!’
Mike O’Reilly, Screenwriter

‘John Yorke was amazing, the cave/forest/wood concept was a real ‘unlock’ moment for me.’
Matt Harlock, Screenwriter & Director

‘John Yorke’s session was fantastic – I learned loads and he simplified everything into easily digested stuff.’
Sarah Cassidy, Screenwriter

Join him for this two-day longform structure masterclass.
When: June 27th and 28th 2020 (weekend)
Where: Ealing Studios, Ealing, London W5 5EP
Tickets: £179
https://www.advancedstructure.co.uk/

Are your great ideas often held back by writing that can often feel uninspired, lacking depth, truth and brevity when it hits the page? Is there room to take yo

Are your great ideas often held back by writing that can often feel uninspired, lacking depth, truth and brevity when it hits the page? Is there room to take your writing even deeper, writing from a more authentic place?

When: May 9th 2020
Where: Ealing Studios
How much: £167
Max EIGHT attendees
https://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/whats-on/sessions/writing-with-greater-depth-and-authenticity-with-karol-grifiths

The worlds greatest actors often rely on a technique called ‘method acting’ where they immerse themselves in the characters and universe. It creates Oscar winning performance and profound connection with audiences.
What if we could use the same technology, but without the total immersion, to write with greater resonance?

Method Writing is a powerful approach to finding one’s deep, authentic voice while triggering and activating greater creativity.

It’s a muscle. So it can be trained.
It’s a tool. So it can used and reused over and over once learned.
Karol Griffiths – development consultant and writing mentor will spend the day working with you, guiding you through hands on exercises focused on connecting you to your inner voice through method writing.

It’s an organic approach to writing; exploring aspects of yourself – your feelings, points of view – subconscious emotions and hidden agendas… ALL OF WHICH will enhance the way you view character, character relationships, and will strengthen your storytelling skills and clarify your thematic strengths.

Your outcomes:

Write with greater authenticity and originality
Develop your unique writers voice
Create different voices for unique characters
Write powerful subtext
Write with greater impact and brevity
This method does not deal with traditional approaches to writing that emphasise structure or form— but like method acting, focuses on truth – the organic process of connecting to your inner voice and how it can be used to create unique works. Writing that is true to your own voice and style, true to your own vision and point of view, true to your own life experience —whatever you are writing.

Unlock the next level, master new tools and learn to write with such power and depth as to cause a profound reaction in the reader, producer, director, actors and ultimately the audience.

When: May 9th 2020
Where: Ealing Studios
How much: £167
Max EIGHT attendees
https://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/whats-on/sessions/writing-with-greater-depth-and-authenticity-with-karol-grifiths

Of all the characters in a story, there is one which rises above the others, whose importance is such that it demands a writer’s immediate and sustained atten

Of all the characters in a story, there is one which rises above the others, whose importance is such that it demands a writer’s immediate and sustained attention. That character is the Protagonist. Their journey is the foundation of a story.

Date: 20th April 2020
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Place: Regent’s University, Regent’s Park NW1 4NS
Tickets: £48.50
http://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/whats-on/sessions/the-protagonists-journey-character-driven-screenwriting-and-storytelling

In this one-day masterclass, you will learn how to find your story by immersing yourself in the lives of your characters, beginning and ending with the Protagonist.

Managing Multiple Character Arcs
Character Metamorphosis as Integration
Getting laser focus on your Protagonist’s Narrative Imperative
Deep diving into Subplot and how it reflects relationships
Creating your Character Map to help when lost in the woods
Mastering the Five Primary Character Archetypes: Protagonist, Nemesis, Attractor, Mentor, Trickster
You will conclude the day by learning a proven, professional approach to breaking new stories rapidly, and put theory into practice by workshopping a character from one of your own new stories.

Remember, execs and producers are always going to ask ‘What else do you have?’ and being able to rapidly shape a great idea into a killer outline, with character, conflict, plot and genre all clearly signposted is a key skill.

Make your stories come to life through a character-driven approach to screenwriting.

Scott was the highest rated speaker at LondonSWF’18 and so we can be sure that he will deliver a tour de force that will transform your story and script.

Some feedback for Scott from LondonSWF’17
‘Without a doubt, everything Scott Myers did was as if you could hear the penny dropping in every delegate’s brain throughout his well-reasoned and enabling lectures (plus he does a wicked Anthony ‘Hannibal’ Hopkins voice).’
Stephanie Wessell, Screenwriter

‘Scott’s knowledge, insight, depth, passion, humour and laser sharp delivery was unmatched. Each lecture he gave was rammed to the hilt with ammunition and he gave us FOUR MASTERCLASSES. Good God that was worth the price alone.’
Richard Paul Wheildon, Screenwriter

‘Scott taught me more about writing description than my entire MA did.’
Liz Holliday, Screenwriter

‘Scott is fantastic. I was bombarded all afternoon with people saying he was the best speaker they’d ever seen at LSF. I know he’s been invited back. Please make this happen, please!’
Alexis Howell-Jones, Screenwriter

NEWS! You will get a sneak preview of the book Scott Myers is writing to be published by the London-based company Palgrave Macmillan.

Date: 20th April 2020
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Place: Regent’s University, Regent’s Park NW1 4NS
Tickets: £48.50
http://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/whats-on/sessions/the-protagonists-journey-character-driven-screenwriting-and-storytelling

Make no mistake, every year, hundreds of British and European screenwriters get repped in LA. Without ANY doubt, it’s the biggest and most dynamic market on E

Make no mistake, every year, hundreds of British and European screenwriters get repped in LA. Without ANY doubt, it’s the biggest and most dynamic market on Earth. Any writer who wants to write commercially leaning film or TV would be crazy to ignore the opportunities in LA.

And unlike most other places, getting the meeting is not actually the hardest thing to do.

Everyone wants to ‘discover’ the hot new talent or project.

BUT… You need face-to-face time to be ‘discovered’. It’s near impossible for this to happen via the phone or email. You need to visit and be ‘seen’. But don’t panic, most Brit writers can make massive headway in one visit.

We are flying Joey in from Hollywood especially for this event so this is your only chance to see him outside of Los Angeles in the next year or so. And we invited Joey to this because he was our highest rated speaker at the last London Screenwriters’ Festival, attracting packed audiences and raving feedback.

‘Joey's knowledge on what it takes to craft a story, his ability to work with writers and provide them with the necessary stepping stones to further their career, and his overall positive demeanor make him an amazing person to work with’
Dan Ingram, Head of Story Development, De Laurentiis Company


When: April 16th 16 APRIL 2020, 09:30 – 17:30 BST
Where: Regent’s University, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NS
How much £48.50
http://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/whats-on/sessions/i-want-to-write-for-the-big-players

This one-day course will detail everything from getting there; setting up meetings; pitching in the more LA style; maintaining relationships; building your personal brand (what people know you for); clarifying your projects to align with branding; finding representation from agents, managers and lawyers; general meetings and how to perform; follow ups; the culture; the community…
Joey has helped nearly 100 unknown and unproduced writers get representation in LA over the last two years. He has his finger on the pulse of what ‘the town’ is looking for, and in this one-day workshop he will guide you through how breaking into the business on this side of the Atlantic works.
Get this inside knowledge from one of the industry’s top voices helping unsigned writers bridge the gap.

It's going to be an EPIC experience and I look forward to seeing you there.

You can’t sell your project until you’ve convinced someone to read it. How do you convince someone to read it? By pitching it to them!

Pitching

You can’t sell your project until you’ve convinced someone to read it. How do you convince someone to read it? By pitching it to them!

Pitching Thursday (Evening) is back, our popular event that prepares you for the weekend of pitching that lies ahead.

Pitching is the thing most screenwriters fear the most. Face your fear, and cast it out on Pitching Thursday. When the LSF starts in full on Friday, you will be loaded for bear, ready to face the challenge.

‘The Pitching session with Bob was tremendously helpful and I don’t think that my pitches would have been half as successful without his help and advice’.
Josh Shevill, Screenwriter

Tickets are £20.00
Venue: Regent’s University, Regent’s Park NW1 4NS
Date: Thursday 16th April 2020 (evening), 7pm to 9:45pm (followed by party at festival)

How do we increase, and I mean MASSIVELY increase the opportunities?

It’s said that success lies at the crossroads between experience and opport

How do we increase, and I mean MASSIVELY increase the opportunities?

It’s said that success lies at the crossroads between experience and opportunity.

While getting out there and making our projects or writing and rewriting, we can continually expand our experience and get better at what we love.

But HOW do we increase, and I mean MASSIVELY increase our opportunities?
By making new relationships with people who can actually make it happen.

Join us for a one day transformational networking event.

Creative Networking Day
Date: 14th April 2020
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Place: Regent’s University, Regent’s Park NW1 4NS
Tickets: £48.50
https://tinyurl.com/LSFcreativenetworking

‘One of the most helpful and informative courses I’ve ever done. I felt so much more confident in not only my networking abilities but my screenwriting abilities as a whole.’ // Zoe McDonagh, Screenwriter

Talent is great but relationships get you hired.

Most of us love what we do, but would rather someone else do all the networking and relationship building for us. So many extraordinary talents have remained ‘undiscovered’ because they simply couldn’t work a room with confidence.

Don’t be one of them.

This masterclass, open to any creative person, will cause a small but significant shift that will show you how to ‘be’ with people, within your integrity and personal authenticity (and not at all in a ‘salesy’ or shmoozey way).

The result will be that they will lean in and want to know now more about you, rather than away and be looking over your shoulder for escape.

‘The workshop has taken the fear out of networking for me. I’ve discovered it’s actually everything you don’t think it is: easy, fun and emotionally rewarding.’ Kristina Day, TV writer

Your outcomes

• Deconstruct your fears and destroy them once and for all.
• Learn proven tactics and strategies that get results in the room.
• Learn how to leave, not just with a card, but with lasting desire to continue the relationship.
• Learn the different networking styles for different people, places and opportunities.
• Timing – when it’s appropriate to pitch your project and when it’s not.
• Highlight weaknesses in your networking style, and offer immediate feedback and solutions.
• Give you tons of practice – and practice make perfect!
• Learn how to engage through the art of listening, mirroring and being your authentic self.
• How to pitch without pitching.
• Turn your fear into FUN! You will leave chomping at the bit to dive in and start creating new relationships.

Using real life examples, practical exercises and role play, this practical workshop will set you up for your outstanding festival experience and equip you with all the tools you’ll need to network any room, at any time, with anyone.

Creative Networking Day
Date: 14th April 2020
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Place: Regent’s University, Regent’s Park NW1 4NS
Tickets: £48.50
https://tinyurl.com/LSFcreativenetworking

See you there!

Chris Jones
www.LondonSWF.com

The London Screenwriters’ Festival is an annual three day conference for screenwriters.

In 2020, the LSF will be held at Regent's University

The London Screenwriters’ Festival is an annual three day conference for screenwriters.

In 2020, the LSF will be held at Regent's University London, in Regent's Park, from the
17th to 19th of April.

When: April 17th to 19th (with party on 16th)
Where: Regent’s University London, Regent’s Park, NW1 4NS
How much: £348
www.LondonSWF.com
Right now you can split payments over three months to help too.

For the three days, over 1,000 screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, practitioners, actors and executives congregate to share ideas, build powerful relationships, hear pitches and get a creative shot in the arm.

Most delegates report massive breakthroughs in their understanding of the business and craft, as well as huge acceleration toward their career goals. However, perhaps the most vital part of the festival is the inspiration and sense of belonging you will experience when you attend. Year on year, delegates report that the community at the festival is one of the main reasons they return.

The Main Events

During the three days of the festival there are around 130 structured seminars, lessons and workshops. e have filmed most sessions from the last eight years and you get access to that online archive right away. That's litteraly hundreds of sessions.

There are five separate strands so that at any one moment, you can choose from up to five different sessions.

You do not need to book a place for any of these sessions, they are all on a first come, first seated basis. Occasionally, some sessions are so popular, seating will run out. We will try and give you advance warning about these sessions so you can get there early if you want to attend.

Between sessions there are half hour breaks, with a 90 minute break for lunch. Onsite, there is breakfast, lunch and dinner available, plus drinks, tea and barista coffee. The breaks are a great opportunity to network with delegates and speakers.

In the evenings (Friday and Saturday of the festival) we host networking drinks which most delegates and many speakers attend. It’s a chance to unwind, consolidate old relationships and create new relationships.

Additionally, on the Thursday night before the official opening of the festival, there is a networking party where you can pick up your pass early. Over half the delegates usually attend this Thursday event.

The Speakers

Every year we have around 150 industry professionals who come and speak. In the past we have played host the worlds biggest screenwriters, producers, agents and directors.

These industry experts have included…

• Christopher McQuarrie (Writer – Usual Suspects, Valkyrie, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation)
• Stephen Frears (Director & Writer –The Grifters, The Queen, High Fidelity, Philomena)
• Jim Uhls (Writer – Fight Club, The Destroyer, Jumper)
• Peter Iliff (Director & Writer – Point Break, Patriot Games, Varsity Blues)
• Nick Hornby (Writer – About a Boy, Brooklyn, An Education, Fever Pitch, High Fidelity)
• Charles Dance (Actor – Game of Thrones, The Imitation Game, Gosford Park)
• Julian Fellowes (Writer – Downton Abbey, The Young Victoria, Gosford Park)
• Carl Gottlieb (Writer – Jaws)
• Nicole Perlman (Writer – Guardians of the Galaxy)
• Duncan Heath (Agent)
• Joel Schumacher (Director & Writer – The Lost Boys, The Client, Falling Down)
• Ted Tally (Writer – Silence Of The Lambs, Red Dragon, The Juror)
• Lynda La Plante (Writer – Prime Suspect, Above Suspicion)
• Phil Redmond (Creator of Brookside, Grange Hill and Hollyoaks)
• William Nicholson (Writer – Gladiator, Les Miserables, Shadowlands)
• Charlie Brooker (Writer – Black Mirror, A Touch Of Cloth)
• Joe Eszterhas (Writer – Basic Instinct, Jagged Edge)
• Mike Leigh (Director & Writer – Secrets & Lies, Naked, Life Is Sweet)
• David Hare (Writer – The Reader, The Hours)
• Dan Mazer (Writer – Borat, Ali G)
• Lisa Albert (Writer & Producer – Mad Men)
• Olivia Williams (Actor – The Sixth Sense, An Education)

Over 700 industry professionals have now presented at the LSF including execs and producers from the broadcasters, Hollywood studios, UK productions (large and small and everything in between).

Alongside the industry professionals, world class screenwriting tutors and practitioners from the UK and Hollywood also attend, providing what are often the most widely attended sessions of the festival. They have included…

• Linda Aronson (non linear expert)
• Karl Iglesias (Screenwriter & Educator)
• Christopher Vogler (Heroes Journey expert)
• Linda Pogieter (Negotiation expert)
• Luke Ryan (Producing expert and active producer)
• Kate Leys (Script expert and also active script editor)

Additional Events

During the festival there are also separate events that are included as part of your ticket. You must apply for each of these events ahead of the festival and the process for application differs slightly for each.

THE ADVANCED MENTORING SCRIPT LABS
The objective of the Labs is to assist writers who have a fully developed screenplay in a specific genre, to move their work to the next level. There are six three hour Labs at the festival, covering a variety of disciplines and topics. Within each Lab there is space for up to six writers. Each year the labs are different.

Past Labs have included ‘Writing For Disney with Finding Nemo writer Dave Reynolds, Writing The Hollywood Thriller with Basic Instinct writer Joe Eszterhas and Writing For Channel Four with former Channel Four Commissioner Gub Neal.

THE ACTORS TABLE READS
The actors table read is an opportunity for you to get your screenplay worked on by professional actors and a director. This has proven to be our most successful initiative to date with 99.8% positive feedback from the 200 people involved last year. Previous Actors Table Read delegates have been fortunate enough to have their scripts workshopped and directed by the likes of Hollywood heavy hitters Joel Schumacher (The Lost Boys, Falling Down) and Peter Iliff (Point Break, Patriot Games).
If you submit a script to the process and you are selected, you will attend a one hour session where you, the director and the actors will work on one sequence (between 3 and 5 pages) of your script.

SCRIPT CHATS
After each session, speakers are invited to meet delegates in round table sessions that we call ‘Script Chats’. These informal and intimate chats can often run for an hour or more. It’s our way of giving direct access to specific experts so that if you want to, you can take the conversation to the next level. We have found that even the biggest names are happy to spend time coaching and sharing in Script Chats.

THE SCRIPT SURGERY
Submit a two page outline and the first ten pages of your script and we will offer expert feedback in a fifty minute one on one session. We also operate a drop in desk over the three days of the festival. So if you want to just rock up with your script, get some feedback or ask for career advice, head over to the Script Surgery and book yourself a slot in one of the drop in sessions.

THE LEGAL CLINIC
Do you have legal issues you need a lawyer to help you with? All delegates at the festival have the option to apply for the legal clinic. You can ask any question you like and their legal team will do their best to answer your concerns.

MEET THE EXPERTS
Get 45 minutes with seasoned film producers, distributors and executives. Have your project grilled by a team of heavyweights. Meet The Experts is not for the feint hearted and you can be certain of a very tough conversation. Think Dragons Den but for writers concepts and projects.

SCRIPT TO SCREEN - LIVE!
Read the script, watch the film or TV show, then meet the writers, filmmakers, producers at the festival. This is a rare opportunity to get access to the script that was taken to set, then follow it through the journey of production, examining changes which can be discussed during the session at the festival. In the past we have run Script to Screens with Jim Uhls and 'Fight Club', Peter Iliff and 'Point Break', Joe Eazterhas and ‘Basic Instinct’, Ted Tally and ‘Silence Of The Lambs’, Dave Reynolds and ‘Finding Nemo’ and Carl Gottlieb with ‘Jaws’.

In just 50 minutes, you will meet 20 to 30 new people; then you can choose to continue the conversation later at the party, with the people who you feel you have the deepest connection or shared interests. The emphasis is on fun and we will give you a short training session before you start to put you in the best possible place to have a GREAT TIME and also create a powerful new relationship for the future.


When: April 17th to 19th (with party on 16th)
Where: Regent’s University London, Regent’s Park, NW1 4NS
How much: £348
www.LondonSWF.com

Sign up now at http://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/tickets/

Buckle up, it's going to be life changing!

Love Team LSFx

Breaking Into Script Reading, 2 day workshop with Lucy V Hay (Sat 7th and Sun 8th of November 2020 £99 with code SHOOTERS)

An intensive two-day wo

Breaking Into Script Reading, 2 day workshop with Lucy V Hay (Sat 7th and Sun 8th of November 2020 £99 with code SHOOTERS)

An intensive two-day workshop that breaks down the art and craft of reading scripts to help improve your own writing, to also improve your feedback for other writers and most importantly, to earn you money as a professional reader.

GET £40 off with code SHOOTERS
When: Sat 7th and Sun 8th of November 2020
Where: Ealing Studios, Ealing W5 5EP
How much: £139 GET £40 off with code SHOOTERS making it £99

LINK http://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/whats-on/sessions/breaking-into-script-reading-2-day-workshop-with-lucy-v-hay

Learn how to produce industry standard analysis for agents, producers, production companies and broadcasters - all of whom have mountainous ‘read’ piles. The ability to distinguish a ‘Pass’ from a ‘Consider’, or even a ‘Recommend’ will make you a valuable asset to the biggest and most prolific production companies. Key elements covered include:

* WHO uses script readers
* WHAT the key components of a script report are
* WHERE to source those elusive script reading jobs (even ones not advertised)
* WHEN to walk away and avoid conflict with writers
* WHY reading as a job can improve your writing AND most importantly, your understanding of the business.

What is included?

* Writing a fully professional report
* How to negotiate pay for your work and where to find it
* Techniques for constructive criticism and avoiding conflict
* What constitutes ‘marketability’
* Identifying strong concepts
* Why context matters: how sample scripts and sold scripts differ
* Tips for helping writers improve their craft
* Understanding how logistics affect filmmaking
* How to write positive script reports that get results for writers and execs and gets you re-hired for the next job

Optional homework both before and after the workshop

Through pre and post course assignments, you will also learn how to analyse film and TV scripts and pinpoint why some work - and some simply don’t!

Why become a script reader?

* You can work freelance, on your own terms, wherever you like and fit it around your existing commitments
* It’s challenging, interesting work in an industry that never stays still, keeping you on your toes!
* You can make money AND work in the film, TV or literary industry, no more day job to distract you
* It’s a great way to make useful and interesting contacts
* There is professional development: script readers often move into script editing and some become development executives, literary agents, producers and filmmakers
* Reading other people’s scripts is a sure fire way to improve the quality of your own work. Get paid to do it.

In other words: script reading is a PERFECT job for the creatively minded!

BREAKING INTO SCRIPT READING is tailored for those who want to gain understanding of how the marketplace works, as well as how to analyse screenplays professionally.

Your Tutor: The course is taught by Lucy V Hay, author, script editor, producer and blogger behind Bang2write, one of the UK’s top sites for screenwriters. Lucy has been a script reader for agents, production companies, screen agencies, investment initiatives, screenwriting competitions and individual writers and directors for over ten years. www.Bang2write.com

Feedback from past Script Reading Course

“Absolutely recommend this course if you’re looking for insight from a professional who clearly knows the business.”
Hugo Alves, Writer/Director

“This course not only helped me understand how to be a script reader, it showed me how to be a script writer who can connect to an audience. Great atmosphere, great knowledge and great contacts.”
Daemian Greaves, Filmmaker/Writer

“The event allowed for real networking which led to potential career opportunities. Well worth the time, truly explores the nitty gritty of the job while preparing you to try it for yourself.”
Michael Jennings, Director/Filmmaker

“This workshop has renewed my focus and motivation. I can’t imagine not having attended it – it’s that good!”
Rapinder Kaur, Screenwriter/Reader

“I didn’t dare hope for this level of insight and support, I couldn’t be more psyched about my script reading career! I’ll be back!”
Lydia Palmese, Novelist

“Lucy is AMAZING!”
Neil Elton, Filmmaker

“Lucy is a total rock star, down to earth, fun but highly knowledgeable.”
Philip Lawrence, Writer

“This course was amazing! Not only did I gain valuable insights but I left feeling motivated and inspired. I felt like Wonder Woman!”
Gannesh Rajah, Creative/Producer

“Lucy is a driving force for improving script reading, and therefore script writing, in the UK.”
Andrew Williamson, Writer

“Potential Script Readers can’t afford to not attend this course. Lucy gives a great but realistic view of the script reading/editing world whilst providing useful screenwriting advice. 2 for the price of 1. Thank you!”
Bren Sanders, Writer

“The course has gone over and above my expectations. It has been a real shot in the arm for my creativity.”
Dan Cassell, Screenwriter

“I have found my USP - thanks. You will see the results on screen!”
Beverley Cooper-Chambers, Writer/Producer

“You have given me the tools to go on another adventure, alongside the writing and filmmaking adventures I am also undertaking and enjoying. Great value for money!”
Penny O’Shaughnessy, Writer/Script Reader

“I wish I had half of Lucy’s energy and knowledge of films - fantastic!”
Dee Sidlo, Writer

“Lucy is an exceptional presenter, and has shared her passion with clarity and fizz. Bravo!”
Paul Draper, Writer

“Kickstarted my confidence and provided impetus to stop ‘hi-jacking’ my own scripts.”
Peter Barker, Writer

“I am now determined to strengthen my relationships with my filmmaker friends, to form a team to actually get things done! This course has clarified a lot of questions I had in my own screenwriting about genre and structure, and I already feel more confident in my writing.”
Vera Juliusdottir, Writer/Director

“Lucy gives a compelling and informative insight into the processes of a Script Reader.”
Daniel Gage, Editor/Aspiring Writer

“Amazing networking has given me new ideas and increased motivation. Thanks!”
John Sheldon, Screenwriter

“Lucy really knows her stuff - gritty, frank and blunt - but always fair. I really respect her integrity.”
Jane Campion Hoye, Actor/Writer

“I recommend this course to all writers/readers and filmmakers for the networking opportunities as well as the in-depth knowledge surrounding script development.”
Ruth Trippitt, Script Researcher

“The sheer enthusiasm and energy of the speakers really inspired me to take the plunge and make my dreams come true. Writing can be a very solitary and draining experience and the workshop really made you want to have fun with it and MAKE IT HAPPEN!”
Violet Macdonald, Writer

“Big thanks to Lucy Hay and Chris Jones for leading the charge on film professionals working together rather than viewing others as competition. I LOVE that positive spirit!”
Mary Albanese, Writer

GET £40 off with code SHOOTERS
When: Sat 7th and Sun 8th of November 2020
Where: Ealing Studios, Ealing W5 5EP
How much: £139 GET £40 off with code SHOOTERS making it £99