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SCRIPT NEWS - APRIL 2006
SCRIPT/RAW
EDGE MONOLOGUE COMPETITION - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Script
teamed up with Raw Edge Magazine to run a ten
minute monologue competition celebrating 10 years
of publication of Raw Edge.
Two
monologues have been chosen as joint winners and
are published in the latest issue of Raw Edge
as well as being available to read as April's
Special Feature on the Script website. Click
Here to read them.
The
winners are 'Peep Behind the Curtain'
by Di Neoh and 'A Cake for Johnners'
by Benjamin Smith.
There
were three other shortlisted monologues: Deborah
Catesby's 'Samson and Delilah', Stephen
Jackson's 'Life's a Funny Thing' and
'Justice' by Rosalind Fox.
We received
well over 100 entries for the competition. All
entries were first commented on by a team of readers
whose reports were read alongside the monologues
by four judges.
The
judges were, for Script, Managing Director Peggy
Paterson and Programmes Director Sibyl Ruth; for
Raw Edge Magazine, editor Dave Reeves; and the
playwright Fraser Grace. Fraser's monologue 'Gifts
of War' toured nationally during 2005 and his
play 'Breakfast with Mugabe' is currently being
performed in London as part of the RSC's second
New Work Festival.
Thanks
to all those who entered and congratulations to
the five named above.
DO
YOU HAVE ANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR DRAMATIC WRITERS
THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO PUBLICISE?
Script
News is a great way to reach them!
In last
month's newsletter we put out a call for The Siege
of Shrewsbury project. Dominic Wallis from Shrewsbury
Heritage said, 'Thank you so much for putting
the word out to all the writers on your books.
We had an overwhelming response.'
Please
contact us at info@scriptonline.net
if we can help get the word out to writers about
your project.
OPPORTUNITIES
AND COMPETITIONS...
STAGE...
UPSTART
CALL FOR PLAYS
UPSTART
invites submissions for rehearsed readings.
The
Brief Chronicles programme is an opportunity for
writers to test their work-in-progress with a
day's workshop with a director and actors followed
by a performance to an invited audience in the
evening.
Upstart
will favour plays which reflect their vision of
theatre as both a medium for entertainment and
a tool for understanding the world.
Scripts
should be sent by post to:
Tom
Mansfield
Joint
Artistic Director
UPSTART
37
Gartmoor Gardens
London
SW19
6NX
Please
also include a short covering letter and an SAE
(otherwise scripts will not be returned). Scripts
will not be accepted via email. All scripts must
have numbered pages and printed in a typeface
no smaller than 10 points.
For more information
about Upstart, please visit their website at www.upstart-theatre.co.uk
IGNITE
PLAYWRITING COMPETITION - PLAYWRIGHTS' STUDIO
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
Read something
inspirational lately? Something which moved you?
Write a scene which has been inspired by a novel
of the last sixty years and paint a picture of
life for you in Scotland today.
IGNITE
is a national playwriting competition aiming to
find undiscovered voices for Scottish stage (writers
living in or from Scotland). Using a contemporary
piece of literature as inspiration, write a short
play scene (not an adaptation of the original
source). The winner will receive six months focused
dramaturgical and directorial support, advice
and training to develop their scene into a full
length play, which will be given a rehearsed reading
as part of Glasgow City Council's Aye Write Festival
in February 2007.
For
full details of how to apply and eligibility,
please visit www.playwrightsstudio.co.uk
Deadline:
31 August 2006
MOMENTUM
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS COMPETITION - DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Theatre
Writing Partnership is looking for promising young
writers aged 16-25, to submit plays for the next
Momentum Young Writers' Festival.
The
Festival will be held at Lakeside Arts Centre
from 22 to 26 August 2006, and will showcase some
of the best work by young playwrights from the
East Midlands.
If you
would like the chance to see your play come to
life in the hands of actors and directors, send
in a play by 28 April 2006.
Your
play must be up to forty five minutes long and
it should be possible to perform it using no more
than three actors.
If you want to find out more about
the Momentum writers' groups, or if you have any
questions about submitting your play, please get
in touch with Sarah on 0115 9474 361 or email
sarahf@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
R:EVOLVE
- OPEN PLATFORM FOR THEATRE MAKERS
r:evolve
is a new theatre development programme led by
The Arena Theatre, Black Country Touring and MAC,
for new and established Asian, Black, Chinese
and immigrant artists and performers in the West
Midlands to create work for their venues.
r:evolve
are holding Scratch & Pitch sessions: events
where people come and share their ideas with the
team and in front of a supportive audience; or
talk to them alone. They are interested in ideas
that could work in their venues and will offer
feedback.
Some
ideas wil be developed with support: rehearsal
space, professional mentoring, artistic guidance,
paid time and networking. After development artists
will again present their work, alongside more
first time Scratch & Pitch participants.
The
first Scratch & Pitch sessions are due to
run on: Thu 27 April, 8pm, MAC (Midlands Arts
Centre), Birmingham and on Wed 3 May, 7.30pm,
The Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton.
Places
are free but limited. To register interest email
bobby@r-evolve-theatre.co.uk
or for more information visit their website www.r-evolve-theatre.co.uk
NEW
THEATRE COMPANY SEEKS BOLD WRITERS
First Draft,
as a budding theatre company, is attempting to
bring new life to the theatre experience. They
are looking for writers that are adventurous and
work well in a team atmosphere. The writer, director
and actors are determined prior to the creative
writing process. Together the group decides on
an appropriate topic suiting their taste and styles,
and the playwright then expands on that topic.
The new work will then be performed at three venues
in London.
If
you are interested in this adventurous writing
experience, send an example of work and a cover
letter to:
E: firstdraft@hotmail.co.uk
or First
Draft
18 Dickinson
Quay
Apsley
Lock
Hemel
Hempstead
HP3
9WQ
For
more information visit:
www.firstdrafttheatre.co.uk
SCREEN...
SCREEN
WEST MIDLANDS - RIFE LOTTERY FUNDS
Screen
West Midlands will soon be re-launching their
highly succesful RIFE Lottery Script Grant funding
schemes for 2006/07.
The
Lottery Script Grants scheme supports individual
writers and production teams looking to develop
first or second draft screenplays for feature
films from treatment or first draft stage.
Application
forms and guidelines will be available on the
Screen West Midlands website from 3 April - www.screenwm.co.uk
Deadlines
for 2006: 5 May and 27 October
WANTED
- FEATURE LENGTH SCRIPTS
Sound
Media Entertainment are a North American Production
Company who have recently opened a UK division.
They are currently seeking finished or semi-finished
scripts for major motion pictures.
If you are interested
please contact them at: sdehaney@soundmediaentertainment.com
STORYBOARD
ARTIST and ART DIRECTOR NEEDED
Lo-Budget
Asian gangster film set in the West Midlands.
Storyboard
Artist needed for approximately six weeks, starting
at the beginning of July. Expenses paid and a
small fee. Suitable for someone who wishes to
gain experience in this field; knowledge of comics
illustration would be a bonus.
Art
Director for British Asian gangster film in the
West Midlands - responsibilities to include production
and costume design, managing art dept. The company
would like to meet people now and get them involved
at an early stage, although the paid position
will start full-time in mid-August and go on for
approximately 3 months. Fee will be £250/wk.
CVs
to be sent to Paul Hardy, Leofric Films, Suite
43, Building 2/4, Bilton Industrial Estate, Humber
Avenue, Coventry CV3 1JL or by email to phardy@leofricfilms.co.uk
Apply
only if you are available for the dates and CVs
only for the above jobs. Other roles will be posted
in due course.
ART
DIRECTOR AND CREW FOR SHORT FILM
Production:
Messages
Director:
Stephen Ellis
Producer:
Deborah Aston
Location:
West Midlands
Duration:
29-30 April
Art
Director needed for short film from experienced
team for festival release. The art director will
work closely with the Producer and Director and
will be heavily involved with the process as collaboration
is encouraged. The film requires heavy art direction
and is key to the story.
They
are also looking for make-up/wardrobe, runners,
lighting/camera assistants and boom operators.
Although
the position is unpaid this is a great chance
to showcase your skills. Expenses will be covered
and a DVD copy when completed.
Please send
CV and details pasted into the bulk of the email
- Attachments wil not be opened -
to Deborah Aston, Producer, info@redcarpetmedia.net
TRAINING...
FREE
TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WANT TO WORK IN
TELEVISION
TVYP
is an excellent educational and development scheme
open to 18-21 year olds which provides the opportunity
of FREE training for a career in television. Each
year it offers 150 successful applicants access
to top industry professionals and gives them a
comprehensive introduction to TV, through masterclasses,
workshops and career talks. It takes place from
24-28 August 2006, alongside MediaGuardian Edinburgh
International Television Festival. With the exception
of travel to Edinburgh, all expenses are paid.
See www.tvyp.co.uk
for more information on how to apply.
Closing
date for entries: 5 May 2006
START
WITH SUCCESS
Monday
24 - Wednesday 26 April 2006 (10am-4pm)
Are
you a new start-up company working in the creative
industries in the West Midlands?
Start
with success is a new initiative delivered by
Light House Media Centre and the Technology Innovation
Centre (tic), Birmingham to support start-ups
within the creative industries with their business,
marketing and financial learning needs.
The
course includes 3 days of workshops, seminars
and activities at the Technology Innovation Centre,
followed by self-directed study supported by Light
House Media Centre. On course completion, participants
will achieve NVQ Level 4 equivalent accredited
by UCE Birmingham.
Co-financed
by the Learning Skills Council and European Social
Fund, these courses are free to those meeting
the eligibility criteria.
For
more information contact: Kelly Jeffs at Light
House on 01902 716 055 or email kelly@light-house.co.uk
EVENTS/PRODUCTIONS...
'THE
LAST THINGS' - VANESSA OAKES
The
Estate presents a rehearsed reading of 'The Last
Things' by Vanessa Oakes.
Custard
Factory Gallery Space, Digbeth, Birmingham B9
4AA.
7.30pm
Thursday 13 April 2006.
Tickets
£5/£3
024
7688 7496
SCREENWRITERS
FESTIVAL 06
There
will be a New Writers Day as part of the festival
on Tuesday 27 June. The theme for this day is
the Screenwriters' Roadmap, and the day will give
delegates the opportunity to learn from established
writers and industry professionals about the life
and business of writing for the screen. It will
provide invaluable information for improving skills
for finding your way around the industry.
There will be a networking event at the end of
the day.
Cost:
£94 + VAT
For more information about this and the rest of
the festival visit www.screenwritersfestival.com
RAPID
EYE MOVEMENT AT WARWICK ARTS CENTRE
The
next Rapid Eye Movement screenings at Warwick
Arts Centre will take place on Saturday 27 May
at 1pm. Submissions should be no longer than 20
minutes (but less than 10 minutes preferred) on
35mm, Beta SP, DVD of VHS by 23/5/06.
There
will also be an offer for those attending at 1pm
to stay on for the screening of Confetti at 4pm
with an inclusive price of £6.50.
For
more information contact John Gore -
j.gore@warwick.ac.uk
DISCLAIMER
Script
asks you to note: These listings are drawn from
varying sources, all current at time of publishing.
Script
endeavours to investigate and validate all information
and opportunities listed here. We advise you to
make contact with companies before submitting
scripts.
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