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Second Light Screenwriting Lab
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Tue, 30 Aug 2011
You still have time to apply for this amazing opportunity. We've extended the deadline until 10am on Friday 2 September.
First Light, who fund and support film projects with young people throughout the UK, and The Script Factory have teamed up to offer a unique screenwriting LAB. The Second Light Screenwriting LAB aims to support aspiring scriptwriters, from backgrounds currently under-represented within the film industry, in learning the craft of screenwriting. The LAB will comprise of a free, three-day workshop in Central London that will introduce the key concepts in building a story for film PLUS a session with a stellar industry panel - read on to find out the full line-up.
We are delighted to announce that writer/director Paul Fraser; MD of the Knight Hall Literary Agency Charlotte Knight and producer Robyn Slovo (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy), will be joining us to share their wealth of industry knowledge and take questions from participants.
This opportunity is targeted at young people aged 16-25years from diverse backgrounds. These categories include:
NEETS (not currently in education, employment or training)
BME
Young carers and cared for children
Lone parents
Young people with disabilities
This is not an exhaustive list and if you need advice please email us on sheena@scriptfactory.co.uk.
THE DETAILS
The workshop will take place at The Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London, W1D 3NE
The workshop runs from 10am 5pm on Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 and Friday 30 September 2011
Applications to the workshop means all three days. It isnt possible to sign up for just one or two of the days
The workshop is free
A sandwich lunch, fruit, chocolate and water will be provided each day and there will be networking drinks after the workshop ends on Friday 30 September
There are 3 discretionary £150 bursaries to help towards travel or childcare costs during the workshop - successful applicants can request a bursary application form once accepted onto the scheme
TO APPLY
Applicants must have an idea for a feature film that they would like to develop during the workshop
Applicants must submit an outline of their idea (maximum 2 pages).
Please download and and complete an application form and post a signed copy with your feature film idea
The deadline for applications has been extended to 10am on Friday 2 September
Please post your application to:
Second Light Screenwriting Lab
The Script Factory
Unit 212C
134-146 Curtain Road
London
EC2A 3AR
We will acknowledge receipt of all applications by email.
Successful applicants will be informed by 13th September.
SUBMITTING THE OUTLINE OF YOUR IDEA
It is difficult to write out an idea for film for even for the most experienced screenwriters so we know it is hard!
Remember to include the Title and your name.
Start by telling us a little bit about the idea and where it came from.
Is it a drama? Or documentary? Is it live action or animated, or both?
Is it a true story or was it inspired by a true story? If not, what was it that triggered this story, and made you want to write it?
And then tell us about the story.
When and where does the film take place?
Can you set up the world of the film? Is it contemporary, historic, futuristic? Is it family, work, urban, rural?
Is it about one or two key people, and if so, what are they called and who are they?
Can you briefly describe the situation of the characters at the beginning of the film?
What happens to this situation? What has changed by the end?
What is it that the characters are facing?
Is it something gritty or tragic? Or is it something funny?
Is it to do with another person or are they on their own?
Is there a key visual scene that you want the audience to remember? If so can you describe it?
And don't forget to tell us what happens at the end!
We look forward to receiving your application.
Good luck!