Rapid Response: #Hackgate

Rapid Response: #Hackgate is now CLOSED

Do you have an urgent response to the phonehacking scandal?

As the events surrounding the News of the World revelations gathered speed and hit the headlines, have you felt inspired, do you have something to say about it all?  Could you put the law makers and law breakers on trial? Navigate the global empire? Make us believe what is beyond belief? Now is your chance to think big in a short form:

We are looking for 5-10 minute scripts for film, TV, radio or online; dramatic or comic but most definitely bold and imaginative responses to the phone hacking scandal that we can publish on our website. We’re not looking for scripts to make – we’re looking for exciting rapid responses to post online.

The script can be in any genre but it must be drama or a comedy with a different angle on a narrative that has gripped the country. We want an original response. We want a unique perspective, compelling characters, contained stories that pack a punch.

Up to five of the best scripts will be posted on the writersroom website as the fastest possible response to the rapidly unfolding events surrounding #Hackgate. The deadline is 5pm on Monday 1st August.

In the case of the BBC deeming any of the best submissions to contain material that did not comply with the BBC's Editorial Guidelines we will not post the script online but will instead post a description of the piece which states the name of the writer and the reasons why it was selected by the panel of judges

Email your script with the subject heading ‘#Hackgate’ to: writersroom.rapids@bbc.co.uk

*Please note: writers under the age of 16 must gain parental consent – see clause 4 in the Terms and Conditions

Deadline for submissions: 5pm on Monday 1st August 2011

Selected scripts posted online: - By 5pm on Monday 8th August 2011

Before sending in your script, please read the full terms and conditions.