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- The Script Factory "The Script Factory is a training and development organisation which places screenwriters at the heart of the European film industry by acting as the link between writers and industry."
"The Script Factory has a reputation for finding and promoting new screenwriting talent and for devising creative ways to showcase and present new screenwriters and their work, by designing innovative, accessible, and enjoyable events, courses and materials, to support writers in their journey through the industry, and assist the industry in identifying new talent. It also attracts a loyal following of cinema enthusiasts who relish the chance to get a glimpse behind the scenes of how films are made."
More details of their training, events and other activities can be found under the What We Do section, many of these appear to be open to all, but some are for members only. Members also get discounts on some activities and other benefits which may well make the £40 subscrition (2006) good value.
There is a section for Industry News and Reviews on the website, also a Calendar of their events and Training activities. The Resources section includes a list of recommended books, "to make your task of writing an easier one", an excellent, categorised set of links to online resources and related organisations, plus a FAQ
If you are looking for a screen writer, the Script Factory has contacts with "a vast range of writers at different stages in their career, and sees an enormous number of feature screenplays", as described under its Talent button
http://www.scriptfactory.co.uk (The Script Factory)
- Shooting People "Filmmakers Network : Jobs and Resources for Crew and Actors, Discussion, Interviews, Film Funding and Distribution Information, and Film Events Listings"
"“Shooting People is a necessity for anyone who works, lives and breathes independent film" Morgan Spurlock (Dir: Supersize Me)"
"Shooting People was set up to be catalyst for change, growth and innovation.
We aim to do two core things:
- restore originality and creativity back into British Cinema.
- help independent filmmakers find the audiences they deserve.
"Shooting People currently has 27626 members. We enable the crewing and casting of over 200 independent films each and every week."
"As soon as you join you can start reading and posting to up to 7 of our email bulletins which go out daily to the entire membership."
Membership is £30 per year. Much of the site is only available to members.
http://shootingpeople.org/account/auth.php (Shooting People)
- Writing for Performance by Robin Kelly (& which requests donations to 'Comic Relief' in exchange for use of the website) sets out to "give a basic introduction to writing for television, radio, stage and film. The film section includes the UK Screenwriters Network FAQ which has hundreds of pages of information."
This excellent, easy to navigate, site is just packed with useful resources, especially if you are fairly new to this type of writing.
http://www.robinkelly.btinternet.co.uk/index.htm (Writing for Performance)
- Please also see the various excellent BBC Resources in the Tools & Tips section
Burton Manor run a wide range of Writing & Literature Appreciation Courses throughout the year. See the Courses Menu at the top of this webpage for details.
Created on ... July 31, 2006