Building on the success of the MonologueSlam UK initiative for actors, WriterSlam UK is an initiative to help TV production companies and broadcasters access new and established writers from diverse backgrounds and support them in their career development, providing tangible outcomes for participants with a structured and accessible programme over 2015.
The second WriterSlam will take place on 19th November at Theatre Royal Stratford East and is supported by Creative Skillset, Tiger Aspect, ITV, ITV Studios, BBC and Hat Trick. You might have literary representation, you might not. You might have written for theatre, or for short film, in your bedroom, or even just in your own head. ANYONE can enter.
The winning writer will receive a paid development commission from Tiger Aspect, with mentoring from Pete Thornton, the Head of Comedy. The runners up will receive career development prizes from ITV, the BBC and Hat Trick. All 5 finalists will have their work showcased in front of the industry panel, with representatives from Tiger Aspect, the BBC, ITV, ITV Studios and TriForce Productions.
This scheme is funded by Creative Skillset’s Skills Investment Funds.
To find out more about the process and how to enter, click here.
