The LondonSWF Podcast: Episode One Part 2, Meet The Delegates Of LondonSWF

Maximizing the Festival Experience: Expert Tips from the London Screenwriters Festival Episode 2: Tips and Tricks from the Experts Welcome to the second episode of the London Screenwriters Festival podcast! In this episode, Chris Jones, the founder of the festival, and podcast producer Amy Livingstone are joined by screenwriters Alex English and Alienor to […]
The Friday Online, LSFReplay: The Art of Screenwriting: Insights from William Nicholson

When: Friday Feb 23rd at 8pm UK time Where: https://londonswf.link/Friday Anyone can attend free. In this hour long session, we delve deep into the intricacies of the craft and the behind-the-scenes experiences that have shaped Nicholson’s career. Nicholson shares his thoughts on the process of deciding whether a story is best suited for a novel […]
Unlocking Success: The Role of Networks in Artistic Breakthrough

The intersection of creativity, reputation and success has always captivated the addled minds of writers and filmmakers. A recent study offers fresh insights into this dynamic, shedding light on the pivotal role of networks in shaping artistic success. The study draws inspiration from the landmark exhibition “Inventing Abstraction: 1910–1925” at the Museum of Modern Art […]
The Art of Storytelling: Insights from Bruce Joel Rubin

Recorded at the past online LondonSWF festival, we met with screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin. The Art of Storytelling: Insights from Bruce Joel Rubin In this blog post, we dive deep into the world of storytelling with renowned screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin. From his Oscar-winning films to his personal journey as a writer, Rubin shares valuable […]
The London Screenwriters’ Festival Returns!

Pitching, Networking, Great Talks, World Class Training and A Massive Dose Of Creative Rocket Fuel Buckle up Buttercup, The London Screenwriters’ Festival is BACK, and we are going to shake things up! So yes, The London Screenwriters’ Festival is returning! AT LAST! Join me in London and IN PERSON as I take the stage and […]
Feedback from the London Screenwriters’ Festival 2021 Hybrid Event

This was our tenth festival and both online and onstage… Here’s what writers had to share about it… ‘I have met other like minded creatives and pitched my projects to established industry professionals in this LondonSWF.I felt encouraged to get out there and make my own film.’ David Marantz // Writer, Director ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It was […]
What did you miss at the first LondonSWF Lab?

Last night was the first online Lab at the London Screenwriters Festival. There are still another eight to go – if you have a pass for the festival you can apply for the labs, more on them HERE. And here’s what the writers who attended shared with us… And if you do have a pass […]
Feedback for LondonSWF365 in February 2021

We finally have the feedback from the online LondonSWF365 Festival we ran in february and here it is…
Message to attendees of London Screenwriters’ Festival 10

IMPORTANT… Please read, this is about your ticket to LondonSWF’10 (The Tenth London Screenwriters’ Festival on stage in London). Hello and welcome again from the London Screenwriters Festival Team, and me, Chris Jones. The last time I wrote to all the delegates of the festival was in March 2020, you know, before the pandemic. That […]
The London Screenwriters’ Festival to receive £42,015 from second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

The London Screenwriters’ Festival is among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund This award ensures that the festival will not just survive beyond the pandemic, but will thrive in these uncertain times. The London Screenwriters’ Festival is delighted to announce that it […]