DEBUT ON TWO – A BLAST FROM THE PAST
In a neglected bookshelf at home, I found this book that I had first read a long time ago and hadn’t looked at for the
In a neglected bookshelf at home, I found this book that I had first read a long time ago and hadn’t looked at for the
Hi There, Last week I went to a cinema for the first time since I can’t remember when (March / Feb?). If I’m honest, it
Hi There, Last week I held a zoom Q&A to answer any questions about the 2021 CHANNEL 4 SCREENWRITING COURSE. In this newsletter I will
Hi There, This week I’m delighted to share with you a guest blog by development producer GILLIAN CLARKE. Gillian is one of the best script
Hi There, This week, more answers to the questions I didn’t have a chance to get to on my BFI Academy session a few weeks
Hi There, This week, the 2nd of my guest blogs, this one from screenwriter PAUL WILLIAMS. Paul is a graduate of the Channel 4 Screenwriting
Hi There, Last Saturday I did a zoom talk on screenwriting for the BFI Film Academy. The last 15 minutes of the session consisted of
Hi There, From this week onwards, for the next few weeks, I will be sending out this newsletter WEEKLY rather than fortnightly as I have
Hi There, I hope you are all keeping well in these strange and severely restricted times. It seems we’re just going to have to be
Hi There, I hope very much that you’re keeping safe and well and, above all, managing to remain calm, upbeat and anxiety-free in these very
I have been creating industry relevant blog posts and newsletters for many years. These posts provide invaluable insight and advice to both scriptwriters and producers. I’ve included a selection below, but to find specific categories and posts click on the link to visit my news page.
BIOPICS It seems to me that BIOPICS are one of the hardest genres to nail. There are just so many pitfalls to avoid with this – extremely well-worn – genre. Some of those
How to get an agent By: Jenny Takahashi Stark How do you get an agent? Like, how the HELL do you get an agent?? That’s the question I kept asking myself a few
Hi There, Please bear with this – there is a story telling reason for it!… In August last year (2023) I went to watch my son running in a very low-key 5000m race
Hi There, CHANNEL 4 SCREENWRITING COURSE 2025 I hope you have had an enjoyable and productive summer. I’m delighted to be able to announce that we will again be running the CHANNEL 4
MONTAGE IN SCREENPLAYS I’ve been thinking about MONTAGE recently – when does it work? What makes a good montage? What makes a bad montage? Montage is used very much more in film
Hi There, SCRIPT READING & DEVELOPMENT Q&A July 18th 6pm – 2 ½ hour session on zoom for max 8 people. As of Thursday July 11th, there is one spot remaining for this
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