Hello! Spring has sprung, the sun\’s out (sometimes) and it\’s time for our April meeting, where we\’ll be discussing DSW member Di\’s new script-in-progress. If you\’d like to join us, come along and say hello on Sunday, or email joinus@derbyshirescriptwriters.com
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Review/features writing opportunity from DSW member Mike
It\’s great to hear when DSW members\’ passion for for film and TV pays off- here\’s a note from DSW member Mike, who\’s looking for feature contributors for the website he\’s just joined: Hello, I\’ve just been appointed Movie Editor for brand new television show and website XO.TV. I am currently in need of talented …
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March meeting- Pint Sized write-in Sunday 6th March 2-4pm, Derby Museum
Following the success of DSW member Richard getting onto last year\’s Pint Size plays shortlist, we\’re having a pint sized writing session in March, We\’ll be meeting at Derby Museum on Sunday 6th March from 2-4pm to get our ideas onto the page, ready for the deadline at the end of May. Take a look …
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Debut performance for DSW member\’s play
It\’s great to hear the news that DSW member Chrissie\’s play Number 17 will be performed by the children of Ashbrook School on December 15th at 6.30pm. Chrissie discussed Number 17 as a work in progress at one of Derbyshire Scriptwriters monthly meetings, and it\’s great to hear it\’s now about to take to the stage- we …
Christmas Meeting and write-in: Sunday 6 December, Derby Museum, 2-4pm
Merry Christmas! It\’s almost the end of the year, but just enough time for one more DSW meeting- this month\’s meeting is a write- in session. You\’ll be in good company with like minded scriptwriters who know the important thing is to get it out of your head and on to the page. Just bring …
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Next meeting: Sunday 1 November, 2-4pm, Derby Museum
Hello, our next meeting will be on the first Sunday of the month in Derby Museum- if you\’d like to join us- come along and say hello, or drop us an email. joinus@derbyshirescriptwriters.com
Crit updates
Great to hear from DSW member Chrissie recently following a crit session for her play \’Number 17\’. It\’s being written for performance by a local junior school- and it looks like our work in the crit session has helped Chrissie take things forward: \”We\’re now planning our first two hour devising session, drama games, telling …
Next meeting: Sunday 6th September 2-4pm, Derby Museum
We\’ll be back after the summer break to discuss works in progress, new ideas and lots of other script related things next Sunday- if you\’d like to join us, drop us an email to joinus@derbyshirescriptwriters.com
Back in September and competiton link
Hello All, Derbyshire Scriptwriters\’ next meeting will be on Sunday 6th September in Derby Museum from 2-4pm. If you\’re looking for some inspiration in the meantime, DSW member Richard let us know about this very different movie writing contest… Enjoy the rest of August!\”Ever watched a movie and thought ‘I could have written a better …
Useful Links
For short films:BritshortsAtomfilmsChannel 4 ShortsifilmEvan MatherPlug in CinemaRenderyard For writing: So you want to be a writer? Writing East Midlands For theatre:New Perspectives Wild Orchid Sustained Magic Other interesting sites:Comedy Plays Funding opportunities: Small ChangeContact: Sue Jacklintel. 01332 255620 Winston Churchill Traveling FellowshipsFunding available for travel to acquire knowledge and experience abroadvisit www.wcmt.org.uk