Script Starter is a new screenwriting programme for under-represented writers from across Scotland, who are in the early stages of their careers and have an interest in working in film, but have not yet had the opportunity or the means to develop their skills.
APPLICATIONS FOR SCRIPT STARTER ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2021
Script Starter will work with up to 8 writers who are either new to screenwriting or who haven’t received previous funding for a film and who already have an idea for a story that they would like to work on. Those selected will be supported in the development of their ideas into either a short film script or a feature film treatment.
The programme will encourage those with a clear talent for writing - in any genre - to turn their hand to writing for film or to come to a more defined and nuanced appreciation of story structure and industry standards.
Script Starter will also further a clearer understanding of the writers’ own creative voice and participants will finish the programme with a clear idea of the story that they want to tell and the options available to them, enabling them to move forward in the industry.
The programme is seeking applications from the following under-represented groups:
- Those from low-income/socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
- Black, Asian, mixed heritage and ethnic minority applicants
- Those from refugee and/or migrant backgrounds
- Disabled or D/deaf applicants
- LGBTQIA+ applicants
- Rurally excluded people
- Care-experienced applicants and current carers
We are also committed to a minimum of 50% of selected applicants identifying as women.
OVERVIEW:
Script Starter will take place across seven workshops, starting in August 2021 and running to February 2022. The monthly sessions will feature guest speakers.
The programme will be flexible to ensure that any delivery timelines and workshop content are accessible and manageable for all participants. Workshops will focus on areas ranging from character development, to presenting with confidence.
DEADLINES:
We may request a chat with shortlisted applicants the week beginning the 19th of July.
Successful applicants will be notified no later than Friday the 30th July.
If you have any queries, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
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Script Starter is funded through the PLACE Programme, a partnership between the Scottish Government - through Creative Scotland - the City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Festivals. Script Starter is supported by The William Syson Foundation and The McGlashan Charitable Trust.
