Opportunities

Explore new writing opportunities and events

  • Having a Play
    Nick Hern Books; Almeida Theatre
    Deadline: June 6, 2013
    Genre: Event, Broadcast Platform: Theatre

    A panel event and Q&A with playwrights

  • Hull Writing Workshop
    Hull Truck
    Deadline: May 25, 2013
    Genre: Event, Broadcast Platform: Theatre

    Watch a new comedy play for free followed by a writing workshop

  • The Luc Short Film Prize 2013
    Leamington Underground Cinema
    Deadline: August 2, 2013
    Genre: Both, Broadcast Platform: Film

    The chance to get your short film screened at the Leamington Underground Cinema Festival

  • First Words 2013
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    Deadline: May 24, 2013
    Genre: Competition, Broadcast Platform: Theatre

    A Creative training opportunity for writers who want to create theatre for children

  • The 2013 TV Drama Writers’ Festival
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    Deadline: June 26, 2013
    Genre: Event, Broadcast Platform: TV

    Led by writers for writers

  • Real Deal Theatre’s Popcorn Saturday
    Real Deal Theatre
    Deadline: May 26, 2013
    Genre: Both, Broadcast Platform: Theatre

    Have your play performed at Real Deal Theatre’s New Writing showcase.

  • 2013 Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award
    The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation
    Deadline: July 1, 2013
    Genre: Both, Broadcast Platform: TV

    Receive an award & prize for your TV drama script at the Emmy® World Television Festival in New York.

  • Papatango New Writing Prize
    Papatango Theatre Company
    Deadline: May 31, 2013
    Genre: Both, Broadcast Platform: Theatre

    Have your play produced and performed at London’s Finborough theatre.

  • Cofilmic Comedy Sketch Competition
    Cofilmic, Zubox TV
    Deadline: May 22, 2013
    Genre: Competition, Broadcast Platform: Cross-Platform

    A chance to have your sketch made into an animated short and shown on Zubox TV.

  • Adrienne Benham Award 2013
    Theatre Centre
    Deadline: June 7, 2013
    Genre: Both, Broadcast Platform: Theatre

    An Award to spotlight a promising playwright who is interested in exploring the Theatre for Young audiences.

  • Brian Way Award 2013
    Theatre Centre
    Deadline: May 31, 2013
    Genre: Both, Broadcast Platform: Theatre

    Brian Way Award 2013: An award to promote and celebrate the achievements of playwrights who write for young audiences.

  • Futurespark
    How It Ended Productions
    Deadline: May 20, 2013
    Genre: Both, Broadcast Platform: Theatre

    Futurespark, a festival that showcases emerging new writing talent.

  • Bollywood Superstar Writer
    Freedom Studios, Bradford UNESCO City of Film
    Deadline: May 31, 2013
    Genre: Competition, Broadcast Platform: Theatre

    Win £1, 000 and have your 10min Bollywood play performed live.

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Latest Opportunities

  1. Having a Play
    Deadline: June 6, 2013

  2. Hull Writing Workshop
    Deadline: May 25, 2013

  3. The 2013 TV Drama Writers’ Festival
    Deadline: June 26, 2013

  4. The Luc Short Film Prize 2013
    Deadline: August 2, 2013

  5. First Words 2013
    Deadline: May 24, 2013

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