12 writers with 10 projects were selected from 120 applicants.
Irish national film agency Screen Ireland has selected 10 projects from 12 writers for the third iteration of its Spotlight: Stage to Screen talent development programme.
The scheme assists writers with a background in theatre and/or radio drama in adapting a piece of their own work for screen. Each writer or team will be paired with a script editor and mentor specialising in writing for stage and screen.
The programme consists of virtual webinars and masterclasses, before culminating in an alumni networking event with industry members and past Spotlight participants.
The 12 writers were selected from 120 applicants.
Irish national film agency Screen Ireland has selected 10 projects from 12 writers for the third iteration of its Spotlight: Stage to Screen talent development programme.
The scheme assists writers with a background in theatre and/or radio drama in adapting a piece of their own work for screen. Each writer or team will be paired with a script editor and mentor specialising in writing for stage and screen.
The programme consists of virtual webinars and masterclasses, before culminating in an alumni networking event with industry members and past Spotlight participants.
The 12 writers were selected from 120 applicants.
- 11/2/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Industry stalwarts including director Cheryl Dunye (“Bridgerton”), actor, writer, director Romola Garai, producer Elizabeth Karlsen (“Mothering Sunday”) and Sky Comedy commissioning editor Tilusha Ghelani have joined the illustrious roster of mentors at The Writers Lab U.K. & Ireland.
Now in its second year in the territory, the lab, which supports women and non-binary writers over 40, is set up to discover new writing voices from across Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The initiative is produced by Untamed Stories’ Julia Berg and Ruth Spencer and Twl co-founders Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon.
It is presented with support from Dirty Films, the independent production company headed by Cate Blanchett, Andrew Upton, Coco Francini and Georgie Pym. The Writers Lab U.K. & Ireland is in association with Birds’ Eye View, Dancing Ledge Productions, Curzon Cm Development Fund, Maisie Williams’ production company Rapt, London-based film and TV agency Dench Arnold, Screen Scotland, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland,...
Now in its second year in the territory, the lab, which supports women and non-binary writers over 40, is set up to discover new writing voices from across Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The initiative is produced by Untamed Stories’ Julia Berg and Ruth Spencer and Twl co-founders Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon.
It is presented with support from Dirty Films, the independent production company headed by Cate Blanchett, Andrew Upton, Coco Francini and Georgie Pym. The Writers Lab U.K. & Ireland is in association with Birds’ Eye View, Dancing Ledge Productions, Curzon Cm Development Fund, Maisie Williams’ production company Rapt, London-based film and TV agency Dench Arnold, Screen Scotland, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland,...
- 8/12/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
20 emerging filmmakers from Ireland have been selected.
Irish development and networking body X-Pollinator has selected 20 emerging female and non-binary writers and directors to participate in its latest programme called Elevator.
Elevator aims to offer its participants a comprehensive understanding of the development process through case studies and panels. The program will consist of six online sessions, with speakers including director Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother), festival programmer and producer Roisin Geraghty (Sunlight), a case study with production company Fable Pictures and an introductory pitching workshop with pitch and public speaking coach Bonnie Williams, supported by Creative Europe Desk Ireland.
Irish development and networking body X-Pollinator has selected 20 emerging female and non-binary writers and directors to participate in its latest programme called Elevator.
Elevator aims to offer its participants a comprehensive understanding of the development process through case studies and panels. The program will consist of six online sessions, with speakers including director Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother), festival programmer and producer Roisin Geraghty (Sunlight), a case study with production company Fable Pictures and an introductory pitching workshop with pitch and public speaking coach Bonnie Williams, supported by Creative Europe Desk Ireland.
- 10/6/2021
- by Esther McCarthy
- ScreenDaily
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