New Writer Focus Scheme
Northern Ireland Screen is now seeking feature film scripts to develop for its New Writer Focus scheme 2020-2021
Who can apply?
Only Northern Ireland resident writers new to feature film and long-form drama are eligible to apply. For the avoidance of doubt “writers new to feature film and long-form drama” in this context means a writer without a writing credit on a produced feature film or long-form drama.
This is a script development call; a producer and director are not essential at this stage.
What are we looking for?
- Compelling stories with a unique or fresh perspective.
- Ambitious authored voices.
- Stories with strong character journeys
- A range of art-house and commercial stories
- Feature film projects only
- Projects need not be limited by budget or genre.
What will scheme involve?
New Writer Focus will have 2 major components to the 8 month development scheme:
- Writers Room
- Individual project and writer development
How many projects will be selected?
Up to 4 scripts will be chosen for development between August 2020 and April 2021
The selected writers will be eligible to apply for an individual writer award.
Will the scheme involve production?
No.
However, Northern Ireland Screen intends to fund one first feature each year.
**Projects from the New Writer Focus scheme will be eligible for this production funding. Accordingly, if you wish for your project to be considered for production it must be achievable within the constraints of a budget of circa £350,000.**
Please note: Northern Ireland Screen reserves the right to choose to fund or not fund productions at its sole discretion.
How to Apply:
You can apply with a first draft of the feature script you wish to develop through the scheme.
Applying with a first draft of the script you wish to develop
You must include:
- The first draft of the script you wish to develop.
(Screenplays must be in a standard industry script format in Courier 12 point font.) - A document containing:
- A logline
- 1 paragraph synopsis of the story
- A 1 page story outline in Courier 12 point font
Deadline for receipt: 6pm, Thursday 28th May 2020
For more information click "LINK TO ORIGINAL" below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
https://www.northernirelandscreen.co.uk/funding/new-writer-focus-2020-2021/