Writers’ Cramp is seeking disabled aspiring writers and would-be script editors for a six-month programme sponsored by Creative Skillset.
Creative Skillset’s last census revealed that disabled talent is underrepresented in the Film and TV industry. Writers’ Cramp aims to address this by finding five new writers and five new script editors to enter the industry to shake things up and get new stories and voices heard.
What’s on offer?
The successful writers will receive four workshops from a dedicated tutor who will help you develop your own script. You will then get one on one personal feedback on your script in the final fifth session. Script editors will receive four bespoke workshops from industry speakers plus two weeks of paid shadowing experience at a production company or shadowing an individual. The workshops will be classroom based and will take place in central London either in the evening or a half-day on a Saturday (to be confirmed with the successful applicants). Take a look at the link below to find out more about the roles
How to apply:
Send an email to writerscramp@thinkbigger.uk.com with either WRITER or SCRIPT WRITER in the subject line and include:
- Your CV
- A short paragraph about you, how your disability affects you and why you are applying for the role.
- If applying for the Writer role – An example of your writing work. This doesn’t need to be anything elaborate or polished, we just need to get an idea of your style of writing.
- If applying for the Script Editor role – A short script report on a script of your choosing (If you’re not sure what a script report is then read up here.
Deadline for applications is Friday 13th May at 5pm. Successful candidates will be notified by Friday 20th May.
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