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 […]
Phil and Ted, LondonSWF favourites finally release book!
Regular LondonSWF contributors and crowd favourites Phil Hughes and Ted Wilkes have been promising us a book for a while now, and it has finally arrived! Born out of their presentations to LondonSWF festivalgoers and their work with screenwriting students at Regent’s University London and LCC, Character is Structure: The Insiders’ Guide to Screenwriting is published by Bloomsbury as part of their BFI imprint.
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 […]
Chris Lang’s Unforgotten Gobbets by Savannah Morgan
You may know Chris Lang as the creator and writer behind the breakaway hit Unforgotten, described by the Telegraph as “the most watchable cop drama on TV.” You may know his prolific body of work, writing and creating over 85 hours of original prime time drama.
We don’t change just because it’s a good idea by Rebecca Jean Caroll
Script consultant, story analyst and “Inside Story” author Dara Marks notes that we are currently living what may be the greatest story of our generation. We are on the cusp of change; what that change is we do not yet know, but as writers it is our job to chronicle that transformation. To “go inside” ourselves and our stories and embrace what we find to form an honest voice of expression. It is not our job to solve the turmoil, but we must open it up and relate to it on a personal and human level.
Adele Lim on Crazy Rich Asians and representation in film and TV by Akinna Aquino
After finding Adele Lim on a popular Facebook group used to share delightfully relatable memes between members of the Asian diaspora, I flippantly joked with my partner that I would reach out to her and ask if she would consider speaking at the London Screenwriters Festival. Just imagine what it would do for underrepresented screenwriters to listen to the woman who was part of making Crazy Rich Asians the monumental global success it had become. To my absolute joy and excitement, Adele Lim responded that she was happy to do a session with us and within a week we made it happen!
My top 5 non-craft takeaways from The London Screenwriters’ Festival Online 2020 by Guy Mannerings
For those of you who attended the first London SWF Online, you will know that it was an insane, fully-packed month of screenwriting goodness. For four weeks, we were treated to insightful talks from world-class industry experts and screenwriting professionals. There was a bond and energy between the delegates that transcended the physical distance between us, and we can all look back and think, “what a month!”
Script to Screen for ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood’ by Hanna Hall
In this video from Script to Screen, Pollock Theatre director Matt Ryan interviews writer, actor and producer Noah Harpster who answers questions about his film, ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood’ starring Tom Hanks.
