Screen Lab 2010

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You are currently writing short stories, novels or plays. Ever wondered what it takes to write for Film and TV? After the success of last year's course, Scottish Book Trust is pleased to announce the launch of Screen Lab 2010.

Screen Lab will show you exactly what it takes to break into one of the most competitive and lucrative areas of writing and will also include a day on adaptation.

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The Tutor

Screenwriting Lab will be led by award-winning writer and director Adrian Mead. Over a packed three days Adrian will take you through the realities of the script development process and the strategy you need to adopt in order to break into the industry.  

Find out more about Adrian and read reviews of his book Making it as a Screenwriter at www.meadkerr.com 

Course Details

Venue: Scottish Book Trust

Unfortunately, Sandeman House is not wheelchair accessible at this time. However, there may be something we can do to accommodate persons with certain mobility impairments. Please note, Sandeman House does not currently have an induction loop. If you have any questions regarding access to the building or gardens, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Dates: Friday 26^th, Saturday 27^th and Sunday 28^th February 

Times: 10am to 5pm

Cost: Screen Lab is free of charge to selected applicants. Participants will be expected to download a copy of Making It As A Screenwriter (£7.79+VAT) All proceeds go to Childline

Application Criteria: Screen Lab is open to writers at all stages of their career. Applicants who have not followed the application guidelines will not be considered. Successful applicants must commit to attending the entire Screen Lab. Applicants must live and work in Scotland.

Equal Opportunities

Scottish Book Trust is an equal opportunities employer we will interview all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the opportunity. If you have specific access requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. This information is available in alternative formats including large print format on request.   

Deadline for applications: Thursday 4^th February

How to apply

Contact: Caitrin Armstrong
Writer Development Manager
Email: caitrin.armstrong@scottishbooktrust.com
Tel: 0131 524 0177 

Some comments from last year’s participants...

• I learned an amazing amount. Adrian and all his guests were engaging, informative and very generous - it was a great experience. They gave a clear route-map into a profession that's notoriously hard to break into.

• I'm already implementing some of the great ideas, tips and advice which were imparted over the highly instructive and inspiring few days of screen lab.
• The course was amazing. I gained a real insight into the industry and now feel enthused to pursue my goals with vigour and boldness! Having access to professional writers, actors and cinematographers on such a personal level has bolstered my fervour, not only for screenwriting but creative writing more generally. 

• I was impressed and feel I learned a huge amount. It gave me a clear insight into (what seems from the outside) to be an impenetrable profession. The information was relevant and concise and Adrian and will the speakers were very generous in their approach to the participants.

• I had an amazing time at Screen Lab. I'd already read a couple of books on screenwriting and to be honest, I had some (small) doubts about whether the whole thing would just be a retread of what I already knew. I needn't have worried. Adrian avoided the well trodden ground of screenwriting theory, and instead concentrated on the before and after: how best to prepare and organise projects, how to make sure scripts are as polished as they can be, and finally, how to actually get finished manuscripts into the hands of producers and agents.

• Thank you very much for organising such a wonderful course.