Meet the Producers: Andrew Macdonald and Tony Jordan on Hiring and Firing Writers
Collaboration is often a huge part of being a screenwriter. Primetime drama Writer/Producer Tony Jordan of Red Planet and Film Producer Andrew Macdonald of DNA Films came together at LSF this year to speak with Producer Samantha Horley about what they look for, and don’t look for, in working with writers. Getting that job can […]
The British Screenwriters’ Awards 2016
For the third year running the British Screenwriters’ Awards took a stand this weekend to celebrate the screenwriting talent without which our beloved film and TV would not thrive. The awards are a great opportunity not just to honour those exceptional writers among us, but also to celebrate our industry as a whole. Outstanding achievement […]
The Staff and Friends of the London Screenwriters’ Festival
Around the festival as delegates hurry about a huge support system silently operates. People in red t-shirts that boldly state “I Am Wonder Woman” usher the way to confused delegates, solve problems, add brightness and laughter, run the tech that make the talks accessible and audible, take pictures, help out and generally keep the busy […]
The Psychology of Character with Kira-Anne Pelican
PhD researcher and independent script analyst Kira-Anne Pelican joined us to talk about the evolutionary psychology and neuroscience she applies to the understanding of screen characters to make audiences able to engage with them better and increase box office success. What makes a great character has often been thought of as a matter of opinion […]
Something For The Weekend? It’s the London Screenwriters’ Festival Again!
Career advancement and camaraderie are on the cards this weekend as once again writers gather from all over the world to network, learn, share and generally talk shop at Regent’s Park University for the London Screenwriter’s Festival. Moving from it’s usual October slot the festival’s slightly earlier placement this September brings us a warmer weekend […]
JAWS: Script to Screen Live with Carl Gottlieb #LondonSWF
With the opportunity to read the original screenplay in the approach to the festival, then a chance to see the film with the screenwriter’s live commentary, Script to Screen Live events are a real treat of the London Screenwriters’ Festival. When the film is a monster success like JAWS on the 40th anniversary of it’s release it’s a sensational experience. Jaws was a phenomenal success back in 1975 and it’s worldwide box office since tallies in at currently around $1.94 Billion. It was the film that created the summer blockbuster. Renowned film critic Roger Ebert said it was as frightening as The Exorcist but a nicer kind of fright. Watching a blu-ray edition mastered from the restored original print Eddie Hamilton and Chris Jones joined Carl Gottlieb to talk us through the adventure!
Debbie Horsfield on Adapting #Poldark ~ #LondonSWF
Winston Graham’s historical epic is a beloved British classic both for the book series and the much cherished 1970’s BBC adaptation. When production co Mammoth Screen wanted to do a new BBC adaptation, they brought the project to veteran TV writer Debbie Horsfield who with a background in literature and a trusted reputation for writing great TV seemed a great […]
The British Screenwriters’ Awards 2015 #LondonSWF
In it’s sophomore year, The British Screenwriters’ Awards once again opened it’s doors to the glitterati of the film & TV world. Putting screenwriters up front and centre and giving us a chance to cheer and thank those incredible minds that give us the films and shows we love. Hosted by the glorious writer and comedienne Rhona Cameron […]
Stephen Frears In Conversation with BBC Producer Nichola Martin. #LondonSWF
Legend of the filmmaking world Stephen Frears begins the session about his work and asks the delegates straight out what it is they want to know with the caveat that he doesn’t know what he can tell them. His laudable body of work and his reputation precede him and his humility and jovial informality has already charmed the […]
Festival Finale! #LondonSWF
Well, another year has gone by, the fourth in the life of the London Screenwriters’ Festival and every year there is so much to see and it seems to grow in community, comradeship and courage as do we, the writers who attend. So much goes into making this space for us to gather and learn […]
